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John Franks glass plate negatives of the Bisbee Catholic Church, circa 1917

Black and white photo of the narthex of the Bisbee Catholic Church, taken around 1917. The front doors, stained glass window, nave and pews are visible. — Interior image of the nave and narthex of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Bisbee, AZ; circa 1917.

John Franks Bisbee Catholic Church glass plates collection

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John Franks glass plate negatives of the Bisbee Catholic Church, circa 1917

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