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The Black Maria
Photographer: Bill Coughlin
Taken: November 6, 2009
Caption: The Black Maria
Additional Description: The Black Maria was the world’s first motion picture studio. Thomas Edison would make short films in this building by opening the roof to let sunlight illuminate the stage while filming.
Submitted: November 8, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
Database Locator Identification Number: p84542
File Size: 0.940 Megabytes

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