Historic New England

Lewis Wharf

A detailed engraving of Pier No. 2, Lewis Wharf, Peabody's Australian and South African Packets office. Ships and cargo are between this building and No. 1 next door for Peabody's Australasian Packets. Men on the pier move cargo and load it onto wagons, or sit on barrels talking.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198682

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3800.007

Exterior view of Boston Gas Works and Interior view of Boston Gas Works

"On this page we present our readers with two fine views of the works of the Boston Gaslight Company, at the North End, drawn for us by that favorite artist, Mr. Warren. One of these represents the exterior of the establishment, with its entrance, its towering chimneys, and other structures; and th...

Date: 1856

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198695

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3800.009

Webster Convention at Faneuil Hall

This engraving shows an interior view of Faneuil Hall during a convention, including many spectators.

Date: 1851

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198697

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1950.016

Faneuil Hall, from the water

Thsi engraving presents a detailed view of Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market from the water. The foreground shows tall ships and other sailing vessels. The title is written in small print in both French and German below the English title.

Date: 1839

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198699

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1950.017

Faneuil Hall Market scene, the day before Thanksgiving

This engraving is on a newspaper sheet. The top half shows "A New England Thanksgiving Dinner." It is a scene of a family dinner around a table, with a man carving a bird. The bottom half shows people buying and selling the day before Thanksgiving.

Date: 1851

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198702

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1950.014

The Boston City Hospital, 1899

Engraving from the 35th Annual Report, January 31, 1899. A detailed vew from above the Hospital and many surronding buildings and streets, including Harrison Avenue, Concord, Albany, and Springfield Streets, Boston.

Date: 1899

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198713

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3800.002

The Maid of the Mist, in the Public Garden, Boston, Mass.

This engraving shows a frontal view of the small fountain statue standing on a half shell. "A description of this beautiful fountain statue was included in our article on the Public Garden of Boston, Massachusetts, published in No. 715 of this paper. We give this week a picture of this work of art...

Date: 1869

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198705

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2900.002

Late Exhibition of the Horticultural Society, in the Public Garden, Boston

This engraving depicts the interior of the tent, where there are exhibit tables and people mingling.

Date: 1852

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198715

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2900.003

Club House, West Street, Boston

An exterior view of the Temple Club, a private club on West Street, designed by Messrs. Billings. "This elegant structure, erected for a club of private gentlemen, is one of those tasteful buildings with which the genius of Messrs. Billings Brothers has adorned our city. The view was drawn for us ...

Date: 1855-08-04

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198719

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3850.018

Removal of incline, Cambridge St.

Workers are engaged in the process of removing the Cambridge Street incline of the East Boston tunnel extension. Originally built in 1914-1916, as part of the subway continuation to Scollay Square, the Cambridge Street incline was closed in 1954. The front wall and gate of the Harrison Gray Otis Hou...

Date: 1952-11-12

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 198718

Ref. Code: PC017.02.TMP.039

View of Park Street Church Steeple

Scaffolding covers the steeple of the Park Street Church in Boston, Massachusetts. The image is from "Gleason's pictorial archive," July 12, 1851.

Date: 1851

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198720

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2750.001

Bethel Church, North Square, Boston

A detail of the front of the church, with a flag with Bethel written on it overhead. Includes an inset portrait of Rev. Edward T. Taylor. The article for Gleason's Pictorial is called "Boston Pulpit--No. 12 / Bethel Church--Rev. Edward T. Taylor, Minister / by Rev. Luther Farnham."

Date: ca. 1853

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198725

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3850.007

View of the Granary Burying-Ground showing monument to Benjamin Franklin's parents and Park Street Church, Boston, Mass., 1923

This woodcut presents a gold and orange tinted scene of the church in the background and the monument in the cemetary in the foreground. It is a holiday card: "With Greetings for the New Year to the Friends of The Merrymount Press Boston, 1923."

Date: 1923

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198726

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2750.003

The Badger House

"The old house is on Prince Street, corner of Thatcher Street, and was built about 1750, probably by Benjamin Brown, and afterward owned by Caleb Champney. Col. Thos. Badger bought it in 1802. He was quite a prominent man in his time. This building, which, quaint and somewhat dilapidated, has, wi...

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198729

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3850.011

Park Street Church, Boston, Mass., 1920s

The chuch is seen from the Boston Common, with the subway entrance in the foreground. The church has awnings on the ground level.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198728

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2750.002

Park Street Church, Boston

This engravings presents an architectural view of the church and side street with a view up to the Massachusetts State House dome. The foreground is a street scene. There is also an inset portrait of Rev. Andrew L. Stone. The accompanying article from Gleason's Pictorial is entitled, "Boston Pulpit...

Date: 1853

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198730

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2750.004

Conflagration of the National Theatre, corner of Portland and Traverse Streets, Boston

This engraving depicts a large crowd gathering in the foreground to see the large building being consumed by the fire.

Date: ca. 1853

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198731

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2850.002

Tileston House, cor. Prince and Margaret Streets

"John Tileston, who lived in this house, was the most noted school-master that Boston ever had. He was born in Boston, Feb. 27, 1735. In 1762 he was appointed master of the school in Bennett Street, at a salary of $500 per annum; and here he remained until 1819, when he retired; but his salary, wh...

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198733

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3850.014

Burning of the Garrish Market Building, Boston, from a sketch during the conflagration, by our Boston artist

Spectators watch the fire as firemen try to extinguish the blaze at the Garrish Market Building. It was located on Portland Street and burned on April 12, 1856. The image is signed by "Roberts (?), Sc."

Date: 1856

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198734

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2850.001

The Clough House

"This stands at the corner of Sheafe and Margaret Streets, and was built about 1722 by Benjamin Clough. It afterward came by marriage into the possession of the Waters family, and continued to be owned by them until 1859. It is the oldest house on the street. The front door used to be on the sout...

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198736

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3850.013

Boston pulpit, no. 11, Christ Church, Boston, Rev. William T. Smithett, rector, by Rev. Luther Farnham, Gleason's pictorial drawing-room companion, Boston, Mass., July 2, 1853

An ice wagon, a hand pulled cart and pedestrians pass by the Old North Church on Salem Street. An inset portrait of Rev. William T. Smithett is in the upper right corner, engraved after a daguerreotype by Southworth and Hawes. A couple walks under the awning for the John Alden Groceries store at 164...

Date: 1853-07-02

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198735

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2950.007

Christ Church, Salem Street, Boston, Mass., 1825-1828

An exterior view of Christ Church and sacristy is seen in the image. It was engraved for the "History of Boston." Henry Bowen was the printer.

Date: 1825-1828

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198738

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2950.001

The Clough-Vernon House

"The old house stands on Vernon Place, off Charter Street, and was probably built by William Clough, as he was living here in 1698. It is a fine specimen of the houses built in early times. It will be noticed that the second story at the end overhangs the lower part considerably, which fact alone ...

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198743

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3850.012

Christ Church, 1723, Boston, Mass., undated

This engraving shows Christ Church in the center background, with the street in the foreground. The artist has put in the Paul Revere memorial plaque on the church.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198741

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2950.005

Prince St.

A detail of the buildings on Prince Street, from the corner, with a few people around.

Date: 1850

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198744

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3850.005

Sheafe St.

A detailed view of a structure on Sheafe Street showing neighboring buildings with pedestrians passing by.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198750

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3850.009

Christ Church, Boston, Mass., undated

This engraving is an impressionistic view of Christ Church and the surrounding neighborhood.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198749

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2950.003

Christ Church, Boston, Mass., undated

This engraving is an impressionistic view of the neighborhood surrounding Christ Church or the Old North Church, with the church's steeple in the background.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198753

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2950.004

Richmond St.

A detail of Richmond Street which contains a shoe shop and repair store. There is a boot hanging above the door. Other buildings, as well as poeple conversing on the sidewalk can also be seen.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198755

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3850.008

Old North Church, Boston, undated

The north side of Christ Church is seen from Unity Street. Clough House is seen on the left side of the image.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198756

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2950.006

Orange-Lincoln House

"This building stands at the corner of Salem and North Bennett Streets. It was built by Robert Orange, about 1716, and he kept it as a tavern until his death, in 1734. It, after changing hands several times, became the property of Noah Lincoln, who lived here until his death, in 1856. Since that ...

Date: ca. 1856

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198758

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2950.002

Mr. Forrest, as Hamlet

Shows a close-up scene of the actors in "Hamlet" on stage performing Act 3.

Date: 1854-12-23

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198296

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3500.007

West End Church block print from Pencil Points

This block print shows a central view of West End Church. It is from a special issue of Pencil Points, published for the A.I.A. Convention in Boston. In the foreground is a street scene, including pedestrians, a car and a fruit and vegetable peddlar.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198297

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1450.001

Boston Theatre, Mid Summer Night's Dream

Consists of a full page depiction of the stage and settings for the play. Settings are highly decorative and classical.

Date: 1856

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198298

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3500.010

A view of Old West Church : a branch of the Boston Public Library

This engraving depicts the front view of the Old West Church on Cambridge Street in the West End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. At this time, the West Church was functioning as the West End Library branch of the Boston Public Library.

Date: 1913

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198312

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1450.002

Charles St. Meeting House

This engraving depicts a side architectural view of the Charles St. Meeting House, built in 1807, and its steeple. The foreground depicts a street view with automobiles.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198315

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1500.001

Third Baptist Meeting House in Charles Street

This engraving depicts a view showing the church and steeple with the Cambridge Bridge in the background.

Date: 1853

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198317

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1500.003

Stable, Charles Street, Boston

This heliotype features a a front exterior view, with floor plans of the stable in the upper left corner. Horse-drawn carriages and horses enter and leave the stable, while a West End Metropolitan trolley drives by.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198318

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1500.002

View of Mr. G.F. Thayer's Private School, Chauncy Place--Boston

This lithograph depicts an architectural view of Chauncy Hall, including the side yard.

Date: 1832

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198321

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1550.002

Rowe Street Baptist Church, Boston

This engraving depicts shows an image of the Rowe Street Baptist Church (now Chauncy Place). There is an inset portrait of Rev. Baron Stow. Included with this is the article written for Gleason's Pictorial, entitled "Boston Pulpit--No. 3 / Rowe Street Baptist Church--Rev. Baron Stow, D.D., Pastor ...

Date: 1853

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198322

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1550.003

The First Church, Chauncy Place, Boston

This engraving depicts a landscape view of the church and steeple. There is an inset portrait of Rev. Rufus Ellis from a daguerreotype by Southworth & Hawes. Included is the article for Gleason's Pictorial entitled "Boston Pulpit--No. 7 / Chauncy Place Church--Rev. Rufus Ellis, Pastor / by Rev. Lut...

Date: 1853

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198323

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1550.004

Exchange Coffee House

This engraving depicts the Exchange Coffee House with the street and a coach in front. The Exchange was designed by architect Asher Benjamin. It was a hotel and coffee house at the turn of the 19th century and was the largest building in Boston at the time.

Date: ca. 1830

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198325

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1650.001

Coliseum, Boston

The item verso provides dimension information for the building: length, 550 feet, width, 350 feet, seating capacity, 50,000 and area of building, 4 1/2 acres. The World Peace Jubilee and International Music Festival was held in Boston in 1872 to commemorate the end of the Franco-Prussian War. The Bo...

Date: 1872

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198329

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1700.001

View from Copley Square

This engraving depicts a front architectural view of the Boston Public Library. In the foregound, one can see the fountain and street, in addition to a side view of New Old South Church.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198332

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1700.002

Ladies' Drawing-Room, Vestibule, Grand Staircase, and Stage and Auditorium of the Boston Theatre

The engraving depicts two pages of newspaper showing several interior scenes of the theatre including stage, staircase, vestibule, and drawing room.

Date: 1855-11-10

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198339

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3500.008

Boston Common

These two engravings depicts the same detailed view of the Common. In the foreground is a field and figures, with an elm tree in the center. The capitol and a church can be seen in the background. One of the engravings was copied and engraved for the Ladies Wreath by M. Osborne.

Date: 1845

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198336

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1600.001

Great Elm, Boston Common

This item depicts a full detailed view of the famed Great Elm on Boston Common. The tree stood for centuries and was a well known location for both civic corporal punishment and later, recreation in the 1800s. The Great Elm was destroyed in a storm in 1876. The dome of the State House can be seen ab...

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198337

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1600.008

Brewer Fountain, near Park Street Mall, in the Common, Boston, Mass.

The engraving depicts a large detailed view of the large statuesque Brewer Fountain on Boston Common, "Presented to the City of Boston by Gardner Brewer, Esq." Figures can be seen strolling and playing. This engraving was drawn from a photograph by Allen, which was reproduced in Frank Leslie's Illus...

Date: 1869

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 198340

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1600.009