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Uncovering History: A Look at an Old Photo Taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston

  • Published March 25, 2014
Franklin School in 1900
Take a look back in time with this old photo taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston at the turn of the 20th century. See it for yourself and uncover a piece of history!
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Check this old photo out. It was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston around the turn of the 20th century.

Franklin School in 1900
Franklin School in 1900

Source: Library of Congress

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