Historic New England

American House, dinner for the Massachusetts Charitable Society, Boston, Mass., November 4, 1857

The menu is decorated with game, fish, fruit and pastries.

Date: 1857-11-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308964

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.002

View of a breakwater

A view of a breakwater, presumably at the mouth of the Cape Cod Canal, from the shore. Seven vessels are visible in the distance beyond the breakwater.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308966

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.014

Dredge General MacKenzie

A view of the dredge General MacKenzie working on the Cape Cod Canal on November 1, 1909.

Date: 1909-11-01

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308967

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.022

An excavator works on the Cape Cod Canal

A view of the shovel of an excavator removing mud from the bed of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308968

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.023

Equipment on the bank of the Cape Cod Canal

Equipment, possibly part of a dredge, sits on the bank of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308969

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.024

A vessel on the Cape Cod Canal

A large vessel, possibly a barge, in the surf, presumably near the mouth of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308970

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.025

Dredge on the bank of the Cape Cod Canal

A dredge sits on the far side of the Cape Cod Canal. A small boat is on the water.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308971

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.026

Construction on the Cape Cod Canal

A young boy stands on the bank of the Cape Cod Canal. A variety of construction vehicles are arrayed behind him along the opposite bank.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308972

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.027

Dredge and dunes on the Cape Cod Canal

A dredge is visible in the distance, seen between two dunes, working on the Cape Cod Canal. In the distance a house and barns are visible. The photograph appears to have been taken from atop a breakwater.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308973

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.029

Construction of a breakwater

A construction vehicle works behind a large pile of rocks in a bay, presumably working on constructing a breakwater.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308974

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.030

A crane working on the Cape Cod Canal

A crane works on the Cape Cod Canal from the bank.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308975

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.035

Laborer with equipment

A laborer stands by a large piece of equipment with a rope pulley at the top, presumably working on the construction of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308976

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.037

Construction vessles and breakwater

Construction vessels are seen constructing a breakwater, presumably at the mouth of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308981

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.028

Construction of a breakwater

A construction vehicle works beside a large pile of rocks in a bay, presumably working on constructing a breakwater.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308982

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.031

Construction of a breakwater

Construction vehicles work in a bay, presumably working on constructing a breakwater. Laborers are seen along the breakwater and shore.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308983

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.032

Construction of a breakwater

A construction vehicle works in the distance beyond a breakwater.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308984

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.033

Dredges working on the Cape Cod Canal

Four dredges are seen on the Cape Cod Canal from atop a dune on the bank.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308985

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.034

A breakwater discharge pipe

Construction vehicles work on a breakwater in the distance, while a discharge pipe releases muddy water in front of the camera.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308986

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.036

A crane working on the Cape Cod Canal

A crane works on the Cape Cod Canal and two laborers stand along side it.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308987

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.038

Construction of a breakwater

A water crane maneuvers a large rock into a breakwater with the assistance of laborers on the beach, presumably working on the Cape Cod Canal. Additional vessels are seen in the distance.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308988

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.039

General MacKenzie on the Cape Cod Canal

A dredge sporting a sign that reads, "General MacKenzie, Furst-Clark Dredging Co., Baltimore & Galveston" works on the Cape Cod Canal while spectators look on from the bank. A rowboat approaches the dredge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308989

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.040

Urban street view

An unidentified street view in an urban setting, with shops along both sides of the street, a large municipal or religious building at the end of the street, and pedestrians, horse-drawn vehicles, and an electric trolley. The trolley bears a sign for Astons Furniture. This view may be in Wrexham, Wa...

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309000

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.001

Street construction

Workers tear up paving on a city street, probably in Europe, possibly France. Horse-drawn vehicles, trolleys, and pedestrians are also seen. A cigar shop can be seen, and a carriage bears illegible signage.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309001

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.002

Hand-tinted lantern slide of scenic view

A hand-tinted view of mountains on either side of a lake, seen from a curving dirt road at a higher elevation.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309002

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.003

Covered bridge and stone tower

A covered bridge extends into the water toward the viewer's right from a cobblestone street. Behind the covered bridge is a stone tower, and in the distance is a town at the other end of the bridge. A man is silhouetted walking along the bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309003

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.004

Street view

A street view in what appears to be a town, probably in Europe, with steep mountains beyond the buildings. A small group of people, possibly a family, proceed down the street toward the viewer.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309004

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.006

Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle and the Porte Saint-Denis

A street scene on the Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle in Paris, France. The street is crowded with pedestrians, horse drawn vehicles, and motor vehicles. At the intersection of Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle and Boulevard Saint-Denis is the triumphal arch, Porte Saint-Denis. Porte Saint-Denis is a monument...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309005

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.007

Hand-tinted lantern slide of scenic view

A hand-tinted view of a curved beach with a long pier. A town sits at the edge of the beach, and there are mountains in the distance. The viewer is on a curving mountain road with a horse-drawn carriage ahead.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309006

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.005

A cane on a cobbled street

A view of a cane lying on a long, straight cobbled street.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309007

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.008

Boulevard Montmartre

A street scene of an intersection in Paris, France, looking from Boulevard Haussmann to Boulevard Montmartre with Boulevard des Italiens on the right. The street is crowded with motor vehicles and some horse-drawn vehicles as well as pedestrians. On the right side of Boulevard Montmartre the sign fo...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309008

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.009

Locamotives

Dozens of train engines are lined up along tracks, with a few small structures nearby. Behind the tracks is a lushly vegetated mountain.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309009

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.010

Municipal building, location unknown

A large building, probably a municipal building, with wide stairs, a columned entrance, and a large, tiered dome is located at the end of a broad, tree-lined street.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309010

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.011

Vessels in port

A variety of watercraft are moored to docks. Behind them, tall buildings line the port and another building is under construction, location unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309011

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.012

Bicyclist and trolley on Liverpool street

A man rides a bicycle down a cobbled street along with a trolley and other vehicles. Pedestrians walk past storefronts that line the sidewalks. British flags hang from many of the buildings, and the trolley advertises for MacSymons, a Liverpool store. In the distance behind the trolley is a steeple ...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309012

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.013

Hand-tinted landscape view, location unknown

A hand-tinted view of a rural landscape. Open fields fill the foreground and mountains rise in the distance.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309013

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.014

Street scene, Berlin, Germany

Laborers work to pave the street while horse-drawn vehicles and pedestrians pass by. The street is lined with shops. A sign on a nearby building advertises Internationale Damen-Moden der Berliner Schneider-Akademie von Rudolf Maurer, so the street is likely located in Berlin.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309017

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.015

White House, Washington, D.C.

An image of the White House as seen from across Pennsylvania Avenue, looking across the north lawn past the iconic fountain. A few pedestrians walk down Pennsylvania Avenue.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309018

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.016

Horse-drawn freight vehicles, location unknown

A street scene with many horse-drawn freight vehicles proceeding down a brick street. Pedestrians can be seen on the sidewalk on one side of the road, while an elevated track runs along the other side. In the distance are city buildings, and beyond the elevated track is a building with a sign for ca...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309019

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.017

Laborers pave a street, location unknown

Laborers work to pave a street. Pedestrians walk on the sidewalk nearby, and large, multistory buildings line the street.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309020

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.018

Place de la Concorde, Paris, France

A blurry image of the obelisk and fountain at the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France. Horse-drawn vehicles and pedestrians cross the paved square which appears to be wet from rain.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309021

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.019

Laborers working on a sidewalk, Munich, Germany

Laborers dig a pit in a sidewalk next to a building and fill the edge of the street with supplies across from a park or lawn with trees and a small structure. Pedestrians walk along the street. The building bears a sign for Münchener Bürger-Bräu ("Munich Citizens Beer"), probably an advertisement or...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309022

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.020

Laborers pave a street, location unknown

Laborers work to pave a street, probably in Germany. Pedestrians walk along the storefront-lined street.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309023

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.021

Leonhard Tietz department store building

A view of a storefront under construction on an urban commercial street. Temporary walls around the entrance bear signs for Leonhard Tietz Aktiengesellschaft, or Leonhard Tietz Joint Stock Company. Leonhard Tietz opened the first department store in Stralsund in 1879. By 1891, he had opened a store ...

Date: ca. 1905

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309024

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.022

Procession of horses

Three horses harnessed together proceed down a brick street. The last horse in the string appears to be hitched to a wagon or carriage. A man walks along side the horses. Large urban buildings can be seen along the street, as can a park or lawn with trees showing above a wall.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309025

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.023

Laborers work on a London street

Laborers work on a London street unloading bricks or cement blocks. Pedestrians and vehicles pass nearby, and commercial buildings line the street, including Chapple & Mantell gold- and silversmiths.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309026

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.024

National Editorial Convention banquet at the American House, Boston, Mass., June 27, 1890

The menu is an edited copy with corrections. The General, Executive and Banquet Committee members are listed. The Association was organized in 1885. The menu cover is decorated with red bows.

Date: 1890-06-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309053

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.003

J.C., 1857-1886, Park House, Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass., March 12, 1886

The hotel is run by W.D. Park & Son.

Date: 1886-03-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309055

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.004

Menu, Parker House, Boston, Mass., May 11, 1891

The menu lists turtle soup, frogs' legs, roman punch and cheese.

Date: 1891-05-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309057

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.005

Dinner of the Men's Club of East Congregational Church, Milton, Mass, Parker House, Boston, Mass., February 20, 1913

The dinner speakers were Massachusetts congressman Robert Luce and the Rev. Edward C. Boynton. The club's officers and committee members are listed.

Date: 1913-02-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 309060

Ref. Code: EP001.06.18.001

"Chair "A""

Design drawing titled "Chair "A"" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. William and Mary-style arm chair has carved crest rail with scroll and owl's-eye motifs; stiles with block and cylinder turnings and ovoid finials; rectangular caned back; lower seat rail with curved lower edge; s...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 308124

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.066.004

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