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Number: 22 A black-and-white historical photograph captures a large, ornate Neoclassical stone structure centered in an open park setting. The structure features a massive central triumphal arch flanked by symmetrical, curved colonnades on either side, each supported by a row of tall Corinthian columns. Intricate stone carvings and a decorative frieze adorn the top of the arch. In front of the structure, a wide, light-colored semicircular path or plaza leads to a set of low stone steps. Manicured lawns and scattered trees, including tall dark conifers and leafy deciduous trees, surround the area. Several people in early 20th-century clothing—men in suits and hats, and women in long dresses—are visible walking or standing near the base of the columns and along the pathways. The sky is clear and bright, and the overall composition is captured from a slightly elevated, wide-angle perspective. Small, dark handwritten text is visible in the bottom right corner of the image, though it is partially illegible. Image description generated by AI (Gemini 3.0 Fast) and reviewed, February 2026 .
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