Proposed introduction of the electric light in Central Park

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Proposed introduction of the electric light in Central Park

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Illustration shows the effect of electric lights in Central Park on lovers: a park full of lovers before electrical lighting, an empty park after electrical lighting, and lovers hiding in shadow being discovered by police. Page also includes a story by Ernest Harvier: The blushing damsel, the Castillian and the ingenious fortune-teller.
Illus. in: Puck, v. 7, no. 178 (1880 August 4), p. 395.

The City History Collection. Predominantly Manhattan Views.

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01/01/1880
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Harvier, Ernest, 1863-1929, author
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Library of Congress
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