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Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Henry Lemberger was H. H. West's uncle. Henry Lemberger Jr. and Louise (Lulu) Lemberger were H. H. West's first cousins. Chester Lemberger was H. H. West's first cousin once removed. Silas Hill was the husband of H. H. West's first cousin, Carrie Lemberger Hill. Lemberger family poses on the porch of their home. The porch features four carved posts. There are trees and plants in the background. One of the women is unidentified. Text from negative sleeve: 251. Burlington, Iowa, September 1900 1900 [sic]. "Sunnyside" home of the Lembergers in Burlington. 1 negative taken in 1900. Henry Lemberger and Chester Lemberger on steps of house. Group on porch: L to R: Standing: Fred Lemberger, ["Mrs George M. West" crossed out], son in law of Charles Lemberger [handwritten:] Silas Hill, Lulu Lemberger. Sitting: Henry Lemberger Jr, Henry Lemberger and Chester Lemberger, Aunt ["somebody or other" crossed out] [handwritten:] Katherine Wollman [sic]. Sunnyside home of the Lembergers. Purchased 1865 and still in the hands of the Lembergers in 1942. Gustave Lemberger lives in the house. Is grandson of John Gottleib Lemberger who bot [sic] the place and planted grapes. Has two cellars, one under the other, with great casks for storing wine. 3 negatives.
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