Washington Square, Tent City
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Description:
Photograph showing a large number of people and makeshift tents in Washington Square. Several men and boys have climbed the iron fence to pose for the photographer. Handwritten on the front reads, "Charleston Earthquake Scene" and "Washington Square". Handwritten on reverse reads, "City-Hall Square".
- Title: Washington Square, Tent City
- Photographer: Wilson, William E.
- Date: 1886
- Collection: Photograph Collection
- Object Name: Earthquake of 1886
- Object Id: MK 4083
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