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The United States' first foreign trade zone LCCN98518519

Title: The United States' first foreign trade zone Abstract: Poster for the City of New York Department of Docks, showing five ocean liners. Physical description: 1 print (poster) : silkscreen, color. Notes: Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).; J. Rivolta.; F.H. La Guardia, Mayor - City of New York Department of Docks - John McKenzie, Commissioner.

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St George Full Skyline 2023

Skyline of St George in 2023

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Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Many residents of Midland Beach on Staten Island, N.Y., lost all of their clothing when Hurricane Sandy pushed waters as high as 9 feet over th - DPLA - 3ed89db11df07e483b3ccb4a6421d6a2

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane ^ Tropical ^ House ^ FEMA ^ Debris ^ sandy ^ Relief ^ New York ^ rising water ^ Red Cross ^ dhs Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm Categories: Community Relations ^ Individual Assistance ^ Misce

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Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Aerial view of damage to the boardwalk and beach erosion on Coney Island, New York. Storm surge from Hurricane Sandy caused flooding and power - DPLA - 5adb6ffee6ea735b16d898c0ef0b2a21

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Damage ^ Erosion ^ Flooding ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ homes ^ staten island Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm Categories: Aerial ^ Recovery ^ Response

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The United States' first foreign trade zone LCCN98518517

Title: The United States' first foreign trade zone Abstract: Poster for the City of New York Department of Docks, showing five ocean liners. Physical description: 1 print on board (poster) : silkscreen, color. Notes: Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).; J. Rivolta.; Date stamped on verso: Dec 8 1937.; F.H. La Guardia, Mayor - City of New York Department of Docks - John McKenzie, Commissioner.

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The United States' first foreign trade zone LCCN98518518

Title: The United States' first foreign trade zone Abstract: Poster for the City of New York Department of Docks, showing five ocean liners. Physical description: 1 print on board (poster) : silkscreen, color. Notes: Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).; J. Rivolta.; Date stamped on verso: Dec 8 1937.; F.H. La Guardia, Mayor - City of New York Department of Docks - John McKenzie, Commissioner.

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Brewery advertisement in Washington Sentinel, September 1, 1900, Page 26

Brewery advertisement in Washington Sentinel, September 1, 1900, Page 4

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Brewery advertisement in Washington Sentinel, September 1, 1900, Page 28

Brewery advertisement in Washington Sentinel, September 1, 1900, Page 4

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Brewery advertisement in Washington Sentinel, September 1, 1900, Page 29

Brewery advertisement in Washington Sentinel, September 1, 1900, Page 4

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Finished view from Staten Island fire signal towards Manhattan. New York , New York.

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December 2, 2012 - Green flame indicates presence of chlorinated compound, which might be a PCB (8251136194)

The chemists burn a clean copper wire dipped in samples to help determine their chemical properties. This must be done prior to disposal in order to protect the safety and health of responders, disposal facility staff, as well as the environment. Learn more about EPA's response to Hurricane Sandy www.epa.gov/sandy U.S. EPA photo by Jeanethe Falvey

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December 2, 2012 - Normal flame color in Hazard Test. (8251135984)

Here you can see the difference between the wire dipped in the sample (green flame) indicating a chlorinated compound versus the clean water sample which displays no color change. Learn more about EPA's response to Hurricane Sandy www.epa.gov/sandy U.S. EPA photo by Jeanethe Falvey

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December 2, 2012 - Sea of tanks, collected following EPA's curbside Hazardous Waste pickup days (8250066515)

425 propane tanks were present in the collection area when this photo was taken. These tanks are pending pickup for reclamation/recycling. Learn more about EPA's response to Hurricane Sandy www.epa.gov/sandy U.S. EPA photo by Jeanethe Falvey

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Dutch burial pt Richmond

Burial for Dutch settlers in Port Richmond, Staten Island

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FEMA - 30343 - FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center worker in New York

Staten Island, NY, May 11, 2007 -- FEMA recovery center worker Kay Phillips assists Alvin Anderson with disaster questions at a FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center. The center was set up on Staten Island following the nor'easter to help disaster victims to apply for State and Federal assistance. Andrea Booher/FEMA

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Foreign trade zone no. 1 LCCN98518526

Title: Foreign trade zone no. 1 Abstract: Poster for the City of New York Department of Docks, showing large ocean liner with the flags of many nations in background. Physical description: 1 print on board (poster) : silkscreen, color. Notes: M. Weitzman.; Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).; Date stamped on verso: Jan 5 1939.; F.H. La Guardia, Mayor - City of New York Department of Docks - John McKenzie, Commissioner.

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Harry Herzog First foreign trade zone, WPA poster, 1937

Poster for the City of New York Department of Docks, showing smokestack of ship and cargo being loaded. Text: "The United States' first foreign trade zone: Staten Island, City of New York, opened February 1, 1937."

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IN LAST STAGE OF CITY WASTE DISPOSAL PROCESS, GARBAGE BROUGHT BY BARGE FROM MANHATTAN IS DUMPED FROM CARTS AT OUTER... - NARA - 549793

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ISS025-E-5867 - View of New Jersey

View of New Jersey taken during ISS Expedition 25.

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Jack Rivolta, First foreign trade zone, WPA poster, 1937

Poster for the City of New York Department of Docks, showing five ocean liners. Text: "The United States' first foreign trade zone: Staten Island, City of New York, opened February 1, 1937."

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Mayetta, Kansas native, Lance Cpl. Cole Hasty (left), a radio operator, and Norton, Ohio native, Lance Cpl. Thomas Gibson (right), an embarkation specialist, drag a trash bag full of debris from a local resident's garage in Staten Island, N.Y., Nov 4. Hasty & Gibson are from Combat Logistics Battalion 26, with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines assisted local disaster relief organizations with clean-up efforts. The 26th MEU is able to provide generators, fuel, clean water, and h

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New Dorp Lane

New Dorp Lane

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New York Air National Guardsmen and New York Army Guardsmen carry water and cases of food to residents in Staten Island, N.Y., on Nov 121101-Z-DV153-132

New York Air National Guardsmen and New York Army Guardsmen carry water and cases of food to residents in Staten Island, N.Y., on Nov. 1, 2012. The food and water is being provided to people who needed assistance after hurricane Sandy took down power lines and caused massive destruction to many homes in the area.

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U.S. Coast Guard monitoring vessel traffic in New York Harbor

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