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Photographer: Unknown, courtesy of the New York Historical Society
Caption: "Institute Hall, where on Dec. 20, 1860 the Ordinance of Secession was ratified"
Additional Description: This undated photograph, the left half of a stereograph, is courtesy of the New York Historical Society, and forms part of the Civil War Treasures of the New York Historical Society collection.
In the photo, some may also find the restaurant next to the Hall of some interest - the "Teetotal Restaurant", with soda water featured prominently on the building's awning.
Submitted: February 6, 2011.
Database Locator Identification Number: p143924
File Size: 0.054 Megabytes

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