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Mystery photo number twenty

August 26, 2012 by Dave Knadler

If that siding’s original, it’s pretty impressive stuff.

The building looks suspiciously new, but this is said to be the boyhood home of an American legend. Back then, of course, there were a lot fewer souvenir stores in the neighborhood.

The body of water barely visible in the background played a big role in the life of this great American. For one point, who am I talking about?

For three points — and the end of this 20-picture quiz — what notable event coincided with this person’s birth and death?

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Comments

  1. Mike says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    Mark Twain and Haley’s Comet appeared on his death and birthdate.

    • Dave Knadler says

      August 26, 2012 at 2:12 pm

      Mike gets four points, for a total of 18.

  2. Joan says

    August 26, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    That looks like the boyhood home of Samuel Clemens ( Mark Twain) in Hannibal, Missouri. I think the event is Haley’s Comet.

    • Dave Knadler says

      August 26, 2012 at 2:12 pm

      Joan! So close!

  3. Joan says

    August 26, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Yikes! Mike, you beat me by three minutes! If only I hadn’t stopped to look up the spelling of Hannibal!

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