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Bench Marker
Photographer: Brian Scott
Taken: March 4, 2010
Caption: Bench Marker
Additional Description:
The four benches in Towne Place came
from Franklin Park in Washington, DC.
Dr. Townes was sitting in this park on
April 26, 1951 when he had his
"Revelation" that led to the Laser
Principle. Stop...Rest for a while. You,
too, may have your own revelation.

Submitted: April 1, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
Database Locator Identification Number: p103281
File Size: 0.099 Megabytes

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