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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.
Not Just Rockefeller Center: New York's Christmas Trees
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While one New York tree gets all the glory, we thought we put together a collection of some other archival Christmas Trees.
People at Work
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New York is a city built on the labor of its people. This story captures a glimpse inside training spaces and workplaces of days past, many of which you'd be hard-pressed to find today.
Historic Hounds
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Since arriving on these shores, dogs have made New York City their home. Here are some of our favorite photos from our partners' collections of New York dogs in their natural habitat!
Sol and Lillian Goldman Building
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"Mr. Himmel from the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, standing outside with his seeing-eye dog, 1929." The New York Association for the Blind was established in 1906 and offered home counseling and instructional programs for the visually impaired. Today the organization is called Lighthouse Guild International and is headquartered at 15 West 65th Street.
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New York Association for the Blind.
Sol and Lillian Goldman Building
N.Y. Association for the Blind.
Sol and Lillian Goldman Building
New York Association for the Blind.
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N.Y. Assoc. for the Blind, Boys Making Baskets.
Sol and Lillian Goldman Building
N.Y. Association for the Blind.
Sol and Lillian Goldman Building
New York Association for the Blind.
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N.Y. Assoc. for the Blind, Boys Being Read to by Blind Teacher.
Sol and Lillian Goldman Building
New York Association for the Blind.
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New York Assoc. for the Blind, Exterior, Blind Boys in Swimming Pool.
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New York Assoc. for the Blind, Blind Woman at Piano, 3 Girls Singing.
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New York Assoc. for the Blind, Exterior, Blind Boys Running on Track on Roof.
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Association for the Blind, Girls in Sewing Class.
Sol and Lillian Goldman Building
Association for the Blind, Girls Making Baskets.
Sol and Lillian Goldman Building
Association for the Blind, Typewriting Class, Three Girls and Teacher.
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New York Assoc. for the Blind, Blind Man Bowling.
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New York Assoc. for the Blind, Play, Group of 7 Girls.
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New York Assoc. of the Blind, Interior of Salesroom.
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New York Assoc. for the Blind, Blind Man Getting Home Instruction in Caning a Chair.
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New York Association for the Blind, Portrait of Girl at Loom.
Sol and Lillian Goldman Building
New York Assoc. for the Blind, Portrait of Blind, Deaf & Dumb Girl Winding Wool.
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New York Association for the Blind, 111 E. 59th St., Women Workers.
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New York Assoc. for the Blind, Play at 111 East 59th Street, Group of Five Women.
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New York Assoc. for the Blind, Interior, Group, Dancing in Auditorium.
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New York Assoc. for the Blind, Play at 111 East 59th Street, Group of Three Girls.
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New York Assoc. for the Blind, Play at 111 East 59th Street, Group of Two Girls.
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New York Assoc. for the Blind, Play, Group of Six Girls Dancing.
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New York Assoc. for the Blind, Play, Group of Three Girls. Photographs, Prints & Drawings
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N. Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, Typewriting Class Men.
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N. Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, The Monthly Dance.
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New York Asso. for the Blind, Group of 5, Children Singing at Piano.
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N. Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, Boys' Swimming Class in Pool.
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N. Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, Men Playing Cards and Checkers.
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N. Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, Group of Girls at Piano and 2 Violinists.
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N. Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, Girl Crocheting Rug. Young woman crocheting a rug at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street.
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N. Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, Group of Girls Dancing Class.
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N. Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, Woman Weaving Rug. Young woman weaving a rug at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street.
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N. Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, Men Playing Pool.
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N. Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, Group of Girls Playing Ukeleles.
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New York Asso. for the Blind, Group of 2, Teacher, Giving Woman Instruction.
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New York Asso. for the Blind, Group of 2, Teacher, Giving Woman Instruction.
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N.Y. Asso. for the Blind, Play, Doctor.
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N.Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, Boy Scouts Group.
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N.Y. Assoc. for the Blind, Play, Mantel Piece Tableau.
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N.Y. Asso. for the Blind, Play Japanese.
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N.Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, Cards and Pool.
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N. Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, Bowling.
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N. Y. Asso. for the Blind, Interior, Band Group.
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N.Y. Asso. for the Blind, Play Japanese.
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