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Beacons of Light: An Origin Story of the Lighthouse Guild
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In 1903, sisters Winifred and Edith Holt established the "New York Ticket Bureau for the Blind" after being inspired by a similar foundation in Florence, Italy. The charitable organization went on to become one with an international reach. Its mission: "to overcome vision impairment for people of all ages through worldwide leadership in rehabilitation services, education, research, prevention, and advocacy." Read on to learn the history and legacy of the Lighthouse Guild.
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47 East 77th Street
Shanty at the corner of Madison Avenue and East 77th Street, New York City, May 11, 1891. Home of Blind Tim Foley \[Tom Foley?], his wife, and son.
1009 Madison Avenue
\[Brownstone buildings on Madison Avenue and East 78th Street.]
55 East 77th Street
55 East 77th Street. General exterior.
1009 Madison Avenue
1001 to 1009 Madison Avenue at East 78th Street, New York City, \[June 6, 1914]. Photographed for Joseph P. Day.
1009 Madison Avenue
Manhattan: Madison Avenue - 78th Street Madison Avenue, at S.E. corner of 78th Street, Madison Avenue and No. 44 East 78th Street. W. D. Hassler, Photographer.
42 East 78th Street
42 East 78th Street and Madison Avenue. Apartment house, courtyard.
42 East 78th Street
42 East 78th Street and Madison Avenue. Apartment house, general exterior.
50 East 78th Street
50 East 78th Street. Apartment building
995 Madison Avenue
995 Madison Avenue and 77th Street, N.E. corner. Apartment building with storefronts.
44 East 78th Street
44 East 78th Street. Residence.
995 Madison Avenue
Madison Avenue #995
995 Madison Avenue
995 Madison Avenue - East 77th Street
59 E 77th Street
55 E 77th Street
50 East 78th Street
50 East 78th Street (Madison Avenue - Park Avenue)
53 E 77th Street
50 E 78th Street
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