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September 27, 2012 / People

Rachel Carson

”Miss Carson tells how man for the first time in history has acquired a significant power to alter the nature of his world.”

Look at the picturesRachel Carson

September 27, 2012 / Events

Publication of Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”

“Every thinking man and woman should read ‘Silent Spring.”

Look at the picturesPublication of Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”

September 26, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Duncan Park at 54th and Duncan streets

Want to see how this section of Lawrenceville has changed in the past 60 years?

Look at the picturesDuncan Park at 54th and Duncan streets

September 25, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Triumphant opening of Stanley Theater

When the Stanley Theater opened in February of 1928, admission to the silent film “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” was 65 cents.

Look at the picturesTriumphant opening of Stanley Theater

September 25, 2012 / Events

Fun at Stanley Theater

It was at the Stanley that raggae legend Bob Marley performed his final concert on Sept. 23, 1980, eight months before his death from cancer.

Look at the picturesFun at Stanley Theater

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