Moses Grinter House, 1420 South Seventy-eighth Street, Muncie, Wyandot...
1995 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: This house, at the site of a Government ferry, dates from Territorial times and incorporated interesting architectural details and a plan said to be based on ... More
Gig Harbor Net Sheds, Novak Net Shed, 3313 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbo...
STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The seventeen extant net sheds in Gig Harbor, Washington, are significant as remnants of the community's cultural heritage and economic development. Families, mo... More
Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street,...
Significance: In 1917, the Rock Island Railroad built this ornamental depot to replace the first passenger station ever built by the Rock Island Railroad. Survey number: HAER IL-98 Building/structure dates: 1... More
The Smokey Hollow Community, Informal boundaries by street name: North...
Significance: The story of Smokey Hollow forces us to rethink historical narratives of government's exercise of eminent domain in the mid-twentieth century on established African American neighborhoods. Through... More
The Smokey Hollow Community, Informal boundaries by street name: North...
Significance: The story of Smokey Hollow forces us to rethink historical narratives of government's exercise of eminent domain in the mid-twentieth century on established African American neighborhoods. Through... More
Union Pacific Railroad Depot, Intersection of Kelbaker & Kelso Cima Ro...
Significance: Construction of the railway line between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, via Las Vegas, began in 1901 with the formation of the San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad Company by prominent ... More
Union Pacific Railroad Depot, Intersection of Kelbaker & Kelso Cima Ro...
Significance: Construction of the railway line between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, via Las Vegas, began in 1901 with the formation of the San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad Company by prominent ... More
116 Main Street (Commercial), Bentleyville, Washington County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5384 Building/structure dates: 1923 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1925 Subsequent Work
Aschenauer Building, 1022 Third Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County,...
Significance: Built in 1850, the two-story Aschenauer Building is probably the oldest existing building in this area of Sacramento. Constructed at a lower level, the entire structure was elevated when the stre... More
111 Second Street (Commercial Building), Monongahela, Washington Count...
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
![[Shoreham restaurant interior design. Ceiling lamp, show window, window sign, staircase, and screen design renderings. Perspectives and elevations] / Winold Reiss Studio.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE5MzEvMDEvMDEvc2hvcmVoYW0tcmVzdGF1cmFudC1pbnRlcmlvci1kZXNpZ24tY2VpbGluZy1sYW1wLXNob3ctd2luZG93LXdpbmRvdy1zaWduLXN0YWlyY2FzZS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/27/webp "[Shoreham restaurant interior design. Ceiling lamp, show window, window sign, staircase, and screen design renderings. Perspectives and elevations] / Winold Reiss Studio.")
[Shoreham restaurant interior design. Ceiling lamp, show window, windo...
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Sweetbriar, 1 Sweetbriar Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Phi...
Significance: Samuel Breck, a merchant with a future in state and national politics, built Sweetbrier in 1797. Like other Philadelphians in his social and financial position, Breck wished to escape the city's l... More
Republican Building, 229-231 Bank Street, Waterbury, New Haven County,...
Significance: In 1883 Corinne and J. Henry Morrow purchased the south-west corner of Henry C. Griggs' homestead, and built the Republican Building to accommodate his expanding newspaper and printing businesses.... More
Sourdough Lodge, Mile 147.5, Richardson Highway, Gakona, Valdez-Cordov...
Significance: Alaskan roadhouses, space about fifteen to twenty miles apart on roads and trails throughout the territory, provided food and shelter for the thousands who came to the North at the turn of the twe... More
Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Bennett House Hotel, 84 Main Street...
Significance: Born in Ireland in 1828, Richard Bennett emigrated to the United States at the age of eighteen. After landing in New York, he traveled to Boston, where he worked for five years as a butcher. Ben... More
Vienna Restaurant, 133-135 South Fourth Street, Louisville, Jefferson ...
Significance: At one time the most elegant and sumptuous restaurant in Louisville, the Vienna Restaurant, is a very rare example of the Art Nouveau influence in Louisville. Aside from remnants of the interior,... More
Union Oyster House (Restaurant), 41-43 Union Street, Boston, Suffolk C...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-75 Survey number: HABS MA-127 Building/structure dates: ca. 1704 Initial Construction
Exchange Luncheon. Delia Kane, 14 years old. 99 C Street, South Boston...
Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
443 Seventh Street, Northwest (Commercial Building), Washington, Distr...
Significance: The architects of 443 Seventh Street are unknown, but building department date reveals that the structure was standing before 1877. The building is of note primarily for its relative antiquity an... More
Woodbox Inn, 29 Fair Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA
Significance: The Woodbox Inn was constructed c. 1709 as a residence for the George Bunker family. The structure was originally a story and one half saltbox. An early addition converted the saltbox into a two... More
Oscar Steffens House, 7631 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, ...
Significance: This house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is a later version of the Isabel Roberts house in Oak Park. Both structures are small versions of the "Prairie House" with revolving spaces around a cen... More
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Phelps-Dodge-Palmer Building, 200 West Adams Street, Chicago, Cook Cou...
Significance: Architect Edward Burling, who was trained as a carpenter-builder, established a successful practice in Chicago. His partner, Francis M. Whitehouse, was a former office designer in the firm. The Ph... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Field-Stevens House, Delaware River, Fieldsboro, Burlington County, NJ
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-140 Survey number: HABS NJ-203 Building/structure dates: ca. 1725 Initial Construction
Field-Stevens House, Delaware River, Fieldsboro, Burlington County, NJ
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-140 Survey number: HABS NJ-203 Building/structure dates: ca. 1725 Initial Construction
Field-Stevens House, Delaware River, Fieldsboro, Burlington County, NJ
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-140 Survey number: HABS NJ-203 Building/structure dates: ca. 1725 Initial Construction
Field-Stevens House, Delaware River, Fieldsboro, Burlington County, NJ
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-140 Survey number: HABS NJ-203 Building/structure dates: ca. 1725 Initial Construction
National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Northwestern Branch, Wa...
The original drawings transmitted the the Library of Congress in 2010 contained errors and were replaced by corrected drawings in 2013. Significance: Ward Memorial Hall was built in 1881-82 during a period of e... More
National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Northwestern Branch, Wa...
The original drawings transmitted the the Library of Congress in 2010 contained errors and were replaced by corrected drawings in 2013. Significance: Ward Memorial Hall was built in 1881-82 during a period of e... More
National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Northwestern Branch, Wa...
The original drawings transmitted the the Library of Congress in 2010 contained errors and were replaced by corrected drawings in 2013. Significance: Ward Memorial Hall was built in 1881-82 during a period of e... More
National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Northwestern Branch, Wa...
The original drawings transmitted the the Library of Congress in 2010 contained errors and were replaced by corrected drawings in 2013. Significance: Ward Memorial Hall was built in 1881-82 during a period of e... More
National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Northwestern Branch, Wa...
The original drawings transmitted the the Library of Congress in 2010 contained errors and were replaced by corrected drawings in 2013. Significance: Ward Memorial Hall was built in 1881-82 during a period of e... More
Balboa Park, House of Hospitality, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, San Diego...
Significance: The House of Hospitality is one of the "character defining" structures of the Central Mesa area of Balboa Park, a National Historic Landmark District. The building was originally constructed in 1... More
Balboa Park, House of Hospitality, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, San Diego...
Significance: The House of Hospitality is one of the "character defining" structures of the Central Mesa area of Balboa Park, a National Historic Landmark District. The building was originally constructed in 1... More
Balboa Park, House of Hospitality, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, San Diego...
Significance: The House of Hospitality is one of the "character defining" structures of the Central Mesa area of Balboa Park, a National Historic Landmark District. The building was originally constructed in 1... More
Balboa Park, House of Hospitality, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, San Diego...
Significance: The House of Hospitality is one of the "character defining" structures of the Central Mesa area of Balboa Park, a National Historic Landmark District. The building was originally constructed in 1... More
Balboa Park, House of Hospitality, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, San Diego...
Significance: The House of Hospitality is one of the "character defining" structures of the Central Mesa area of Balboa Park, a National Historic Landmark District. The building was originally constructed in 1... More
Ryakuga ōji ebiya no zu, Tsukimaro Kitagawa
Print shows women exiting sedan chairs and entering a restaurant. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: right panel of a vertical Ob... More
The cliff house, near San Francisco, Cal. Taber Photo., San Francisco
Photo shows a bird's-eye view of the Cliff House overlooking Seal Rocks in the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco, California. No. B. 59. Printed on verso: Taber Photographic Parlors, 8 Montgomery Street, San Franci... More
![[Waiter talking to man with woman at a restaurant table]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE4OTAvMDEvMDEvd2FpdGVyLXRhbGtpbmctdG8tbWFuLXdpdGgtd29tYW4tYXQtYS1yZXN0YXVyYW50LXRhYmxlLTY0MC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "[Waiter talking to man with woman at a restaurant table]")
[Waiter talking to man with woman at a restaurant table]
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A street macaroni restaurant, Naples, Italy
Men eating pasta at street restaurant. 44703C-2 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood.
Poster - A.Q. Scammon's Side tracked - Public domain lithograph
"Russell-Morgan Print." B&w version of poster: POS - TH - 1899 .S55, no. 5 (C size). Caption: Quick lunch. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 4060. Forms part of: Theatric... More
The new musical comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy
13516 U.S. Copyright Office "Herald Square Theatre." Caption: There's something going on in this house! Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8380. Forms part of: ... More
An animated luncheon /. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
From Edison films catalog: The scene takes place in a fashionable cafe. A well dressed couple enter and after a careful perusal of the menu, conclude on an order of boiled eggs and Welsh rarebit. The obliging w... More
![[Two Girls Waffle House], Chugiak Anchorage Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter collection](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn18/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTAvMjQvdHdvLWdpcmxzLXdhZmZsZS1ob3VzZS0yMGY1NDUtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/25/webp "[Two Girls Waffle House], Chugiak Anchorage Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter collection")
[Two Girls Waffle House], Chugiak Anchorage Alaska - Frank G. Carpente...
Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.
Royal Lilliputians the littlest people yet in the biggest thing ever.
Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4550. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Valley Green, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Title from jacket. "G 6109" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 039141. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
Edelweiss Cafe, main dining room from southwest corner, Detroit, Mich.
Title from jacket. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 043773. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
1005 E Street, Northwest (Commercial), Square 347, Washington, Distric...
Significance: Originally designed in 1906 as a printing establishment and store building by Henry J. Blauvelt for A. Zichtl & Co., the building housed printing-related concerns through the 1930s. The Crown Bar ... More
Cafe Martin, New York, N.Y. - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Tea House, Concord, Massachusetts - Public domain image. Dry plate neg...
"3979" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 070457. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
Dakota Restaurant, 1810 14th St, N.W. Exterior of Dakota Restaurant
Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
When I told him I had four children he cried, Great Scott! four hostag...
(DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Smith Family Robinson," Ladies home journal, 43:28 (Jan. 1926).
Potomac Electric Power Co. commercial kitchens, restaurants and lighti...
Public domain photograph of laboratory, scientist, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Potomac Electric Power Co. air conditioning and lighting. Del Rio rest...
Public domain photograph of midcentury American architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
![[Study for restaurant interior]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE5MzAvMDEvMDEvc3R1ZHktZm9yLXJlc3RhdXJhbnQtaW50ZXJpb3ItMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "[Study for restaurant interior]")
[Study for restaurant interior]
Public domain photograph of cabinet, furniture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Railroad Terminal, 200 Broadway Street, Natchez, Adams County, MS
Significance: The Natchez Passenger Terminal is a locally valuable example of picturesque architectural styles popular at the end of the nineteenth century. When the station was converted into a restaurant in ... More
News reporter before the Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Oct. 22. Hu...
A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
![[Sylvia Sweets Tea Room, corner of School and Main streets, Brockton, Massachusetts.]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE5MzkvMDEvMDEvc3lsdmlhLXN3ZWV0cy10ZWEtcm9vbS1jb3JuZXItb2Ytc2Nob29sLWFuZC1tYWluLXN0cmVldHMtYnJvY2t0b24tbWFzcy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/27/webp "[Sylvia Sweets Tea Room, corner of School and Main streets, Brockton, Massachusetts.]")
[Sylvia Sweets Tea Room, corner of School and Main streets, Brockton, ...
Photograph shows sign in foreground: "School St."; upstairs windows: "Geo. L. Wainright Law Office;" below: "Sylvia Sweets Tea Room."
Stouffer's restaurant, E. 42nd St., New York City. London Room, wide v...
Public domain photograph of restaurant lobby, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Stouffer's restaurant, E. 42nd St., New York City. Grille Room, to Lon...
Public domain photograph of restaurant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Stouffer's restaurant, E. 42nd St., New York City. Entrance, main rest...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic place interior, salon, hall lobby, living room, 18th-19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Stouffer's restaurant, E. 42nd St., New York City. Grille Room from en...
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Elizabeth D. Reynolds, business at 132 E. 48th St., New York City. Gen...
Public domain photograph of life and commerce in the New YorkCity in1940s-1950s, interiors, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hotel Bryant Coffee Bar, Broadway and 54th St., New York City. Exterio...
Public domain photograph of midcentury American architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hotel Bryant Coffee Bar, Broadway and 54th St., New York City. Exterio...
Public domain photograph of midcentury American architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Washington, D.C. Cook who works in one of the seafood restaurants in t...
Picryl description: Public domain image of food, dinner, grocery store, eating, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
New York, New York. Loading boxes of fish to be shipped to hotels and ...
Public domain photograph of a hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tavern on the Green, Central Park, New York City. Orchestra stand
Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic place interior, salon, hall lobby, living room, 18th-19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Gloucester House, 59 W. 51st St., New York City. Exterior I
Public domain photograph of New York City, Broadway, downtown, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Potomac Electric Power Co. commercial kitchens, restaurants and lighti...
Public domain photograph of commerce and advertising, 1920s-1930s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Potomac Electric Power Co. commercial kitchens, restaurants and lighti...
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Fellheimer & Wagner. Model, turnpike restaurant V
Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Patricia Murphy, restaurant, business in Manhasset, Long Island, New Y...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
B/G restaurant, business at 16 W. 48th St., New York. Counter I
Public domain photograph of midcentury American architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Candlelight Restaurant, Central Ave., Yonkers, New York. Big room III
Public domain photograph of restaurant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Stouffer's Westgate, Cleveland, Ohio. View to mural, main dining room
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Stouffer's Westgate, Cleveland, Ohio. Pantry shop
Public domain photograph of pharmacy, convenience store, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Long Island Lighting Co., Hicksville. Geide's, water heaters
Public domain photograph of midcentury American architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Stouffer's restaurant, Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia. Devin Room, to mu...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Continental Restaurant, Paramus, New Jersey. Bar through grille
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