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Waterford quay, 1890s
An 1890s photochrom of the quay at Waterford, Ireland. Founded in 914 at the mouth of the River Suir by the Vikings, it is the country's (and island's) oldest city. Throughout much of Ireland's history, Waterford was second in importance only to Dublin. Today, the city is synonymous with Waterford Crystal.Photochrom: Detroit Publishing Co.; Restoration: Jake Wartenberg