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Photo 496-130-516: Pierrepont House for the Elderly

View of the gargoyles at the top

Pierrepont House for the Elderly: View of the gargoyles at the top

Connected to Pierrepont House for the Elderly (New York City)

Photo credits: Royce Douglas
Assigned category: building detail
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