Historic New England

Airplane view of army base, South Boston, Mass.

This picture postcard features an aerial view of the South Boston Army Base, dry docks, and loading docks in South Boston, Massachusetts. The view also encompasses the residential areas near these facilities and Boston Harbor. The base opened in 1919 and closed in the early 1980s, replaced by the Ma...

Date: ca. 1935

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195470

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.099

Woman golfer standing in sand trap, in process of swinging club

A woman golfer swings at her ball in a sand trap on a golf course. A young man watches her.

Date: 1890-1910

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 195472

Ref. Code: MS005.03.056.001

Sheep, Essex County Club, Manchester, Mass.

A herd of sheep graze on the lawn in front of the clubhouse of the Essex Country Club in Manchester, Massachusetts to keep the grass trimmed. Croquet wickets are implanted in the lawn. The clubhouse was dedicated on July 29, 1893. Architect Herbert Jacques was involved in the design. The original bu...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195473

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1680.0040.001

Exterior view of the Hazen-Spiller House, Haverhill, Mass.

A view of the front façade of the brick Colonial-style Hazen-Spiller House in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The house sits atop a low hill, at the base of which stands a stone wall. The house has paired end chimneys. The windows have lozenge-shaped panes. Telephone wires can be seen hanging above the st...

Date: 1920-1949

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195474

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1290.0070.001

Exterior view of the Richard Derby House, Salem, Mass.

A view of the front façade of the brick Georgian-style Richard Derby House in Salem, Massachusetts. Icicles hang from the eaves of the gambrel roof, and snow covers the ground in front of the house. The door surround is in the Doric order and crowned with a pediment. Two stringcourses demarcate the ...

Date: 1920-1949

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195475

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2570.0810.001

Cornelius Vanderbilt house, Newport, R.I.

Cornelius Vanderbilt II commissioned architect Richard Morris Hunt to create a villa for him. Hunt designed the mansion in the Renaissance Revival style.

Date: ca. 1907

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195479

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.100

Wentworth-Gardner House, Portsmouth, N.H.

An exterior view from across Mechanic Street of the Georgian-style Wentworth-Gardner House in Posrtsmouth, New Hampshire before the restoration of Wallace Nutting. Two young children sit on the low stonewall surrounding the property. The Second Empire-style entry porch is supported by Corinthian col...

Date: 1915

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195484

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.101

Balusters, Wentworth-Gardner House, Portsmouth, N.H.

An interior view of the balusters of the railing of the main staircase between the first and second floors of the Georgian-style Wentworth-Gardner House in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Mrs. Elizabeth Rindge Wentworth built the house in 1760 as a wedding gift for her son Thomas, who died in 1768. In 17...

Date: 1915

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195485

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.102

Detail of parlor fireplace carving, Wentworth-Gardner House, Portsmouth, N.H.

An interior view of the fireplace mantel in one of the parlors of the Georgian-style Wentworth-Gardner House in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The frieze of the mantel is adorned with a carved flower and fruit design. It appears that decorative tiles are inset into the fireplace face. The wallpaper bear...

Date: 1915

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195486

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.103

Wreckage of the schooner "Cox and Green," Hull, Mass.

"On the morning of November 25th 1888, Joshua James (Boat-Keeper of Hulls busy Humane Society lifeboat crews) spotted six schooners anchored in Nantasket Roads, a half mile southwest of Boston Light. The first to run aground in the mounting storm was the Cox and Green, which struck rocks in mid-aft...

Date: 1888

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 195487

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1430.0040.001

Castle Tucker, Wiscasset, Maine

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Date: circa 1910

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 195488

Ref. Code: PC006.CTU.01.001

Three-quarter portrait of George C. Winslow, by Frank B. Conlin, 53 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., ca. 1890

1 cabinet photograph : black-and-white, mounted ; 7 1/4 x 5 inches

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Personal photographic collection

GUSN: 196112

Ref. Code: PC004.01.W.6800.001

Interior view of the African Meeting House, Boston, Mass., undated

The pulpit, pews and balcony seats are shown in this image of the African Meeting House, located on Smith Court on Beacon Hill in Boston. The Meeting House was built in 1806 and is the oldest African meeting house in the United States. The building was built with funds raised by local Black and whi...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196113

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.7300.003

View of Staniford Street, Boston, Mass, undated

Pedestrians, a cart and a woman leaning out of her window are seen in this image of Staniford Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196151

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.7420.001

Exterior view of numbers 32 and 34 Lowell Street, Boston, Mass., February 19, 1930

Lowell Street in the West End is seen with a large billboard, a group of children and a car parked in the background.

Date: 1930-02-19

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196152

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5410.001

Temporary supporting rig on column, Boston, Mass., December 19, 1913

A tailor store, at 105 Cambridge Street in Boston, Massachusetts, has a temporary supporting rig on a column outside the entrance.

Date: 1913-12-19

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196153

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.1900.002

Bathing pavilion with musician's balcony for Benjamin DeWitt Riegel, Riegel Point, Fairfield, Conn., undated

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Collection: Riegel-Emory family papers

GUSN: 196155

Ref. Code: MS024.TMP.001

Detail drawing, sketch, and side elevation of the Joseph A. King Cottage, Great Diamond Island, Casco Bay, Maine, Feb. 16, 1888

1 detail drawing, sketch, and exterior elevation on 1 sheet : black ink, graphite, and graphite emendations on wove paper ; 9 x 9 3/8 inches

Date: 1888-02-16

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 196156

Ref. Code: AR001.USME.0510.001.001

First and second floor plans of the Joseph A. King Cottage, Diamond Island, Casco Bay, Maine, 1888

2 floor plans on 1 sheet : black ink, graphite, and graphite emendations on wove paper ; 9 x 9 3/8 inches

Date: 1888

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 196157

Ref. Code: AR001.USME.0510.001.002

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, bathroom, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The narrow bathroom is seen with a bathtub, sink and towel rails.

Date: August 2002

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196159

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.001

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, secretary, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The secretary stands between two windows with dishes displayed in the cabinets.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196160

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.002

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, dining room, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The dining room table is in the foreground with other rooms visible through the doorway.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196161

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.003

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, dining room, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

A room holding tableware and crockery can be seen through the open door.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196162

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.004

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, dining room, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The dining room, with the sideboard against the wall, is seen with open windows.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196163

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.005

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, dining room, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The dining room table and fireplace are seen with an open window to the right.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196164

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.006

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, kitchen, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The kitchen sink and crockery shelves can be seen in this photograph.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196165

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.007

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, kitchen, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The kitchen sink is seen with shelves on both sides.

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196166

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.008

Interior view of the H.H. Richardson House, kitchen, 25 Cottage Street, Brookline, Mass., undated

The words on the stove read "No 5 Walker 1879." The metal door to the right is labeled "Walker, Pratt & Co., 31-35 Union St. Boston."

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 196167

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Brookline.083.009

Portrait of Constance Holt, standing, facing left, in the Roseland Cottage garden, Woodstock, Connecticut

Constance Holt was the daughter of George C. Holt and Mary Louisa Bowen Holt. She was the last Bowen to live in Roseland Cottage.

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 196170

Ref. Code: PC006.ROS.01.014

Swan boat, Public Garden, Boston, Mass., ca. 1883

A woman and man take a swan boat ride on the lagoon in the Boston Public Garden. The plan for the Public Garden by George F. Meacham included a pond. The four-acre lagoon was completed in 1861. Architect William Gibbons Preston designed the suspension footbridge, which was finished in 1867. Rowhouse...

Date: ca. 1883

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196173

Ref. Code: PC001.02.03.03.048

Bridge, William Stuart Spaulding House, Sunset Rock, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

An arched bridge is seen in the gardens of Sunset Rock, the estate of the Spaulding Brothers, in the Prides Crossing neighborhood of Beverly, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196174

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.3100.1200.001

Reflecting pool, William Stuart Spaulding House, Sunset Rock, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

Steps lead down to the reflecting pool with a tennis court in the distance.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196175

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.3100.1200.002

View of Mrs. H.P. King's gardens, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

Mrs. H.P. King's garden and fountain is seen through an archway.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196176

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.3100.1200.003

Exterior view of the Mrs. H.P. King estate, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

The H.P. King House is seen with a turret and climbing ivy on the facade.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196177

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0290.0050.001

Exterior view of Sunset Rock, the Spaulding brothers estate, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

The terrace and stairs leading up to the house is seen at Sunset Rock.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196181

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0290.0380.001

Exterior view of Sunset Rock, the Spaulding brothers estate, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

Sunset Rock is seen from the driveway with the outer wall and gates visible.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196182

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0290.0380.002

View of the new jail for Suffolk County, in the State of Massachusetts, erected in the City of Boston upon Charles & North Grove Streets

This sepia-toned lithograph shows good detail of the new Suffolk County jail. The notation in the upper right corner reads "Hon. S. Greenbay with the respects of the Archt." The jail was built by G. J. F. Bryant.

Date: 1848

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

GUSN: 196183

Ref. Code: GC002.02.008a

Exterior view of Sunset Rock, the Spaulding brothers estate, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

The back of Sunset Rock is seen from the lawn with a view of the terrace.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196184

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0290.0380.003

Exterior view of Sunset Rock, the Spaulding brothers estate, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

Sunset Rock is seen from a garden below the terrace.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196187

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0290.0370.001

View of the water from Sunset Rock, the Spaulding brothers estate, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Mass., undated

The water is seen from a terrace in Sunset Rock.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196188

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0290.0370.002

Herring boats, Biddeford Pool, Me.

Ships of the herring fleet are moored in pool no. 2 in Biddeford, Maine.

Date: 1880-1889

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196189

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0210.0020.007

Exterior view of Casey Farm, Saunderstown, R.I., 1870s

The Casey Farm is seen from a drive bordered by stone walls.

Date: 1870-1879

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 196190

Ref. Code: PC006.CAS.01.002

Two men seated on rocks, Moosehead Lake, Maine, undated

Two men sit on rocks in Moosehead Lake with a rowboat moored close to them.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196192

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.1110.0010.001

View of the swan boats in the Boston Public Garden, Boston, Mass., undated

The swan boats are seen from the lagoon banks with people viewing the boat landing.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196193

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6690.006

Exterior view of 67-99 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., 1911

The building at 67-99 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts is seen from across the street with a horse-drawn vehicle in the image.

Date: 1911

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196194

Ref. Code: PC001.02.03.03.070

Interior view of meat market and stalls, Quincy Market, Boston, Mass., undated

The center aisle in Quincy Market is seen with meat vendors on either side. There is a sign hanging from the ceiling which reads "Smoking & Peddling Prohibited By Law Within Market."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196195

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6760.004

Billhead for B. Johnson, wholesaler and retailer of mutton, lamb and veal, Nos.1 & 3 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass., dated March 22, 1893

The Quincy's Market building is seen in this billhead.

Date: 1893-03-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 196196

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.001

Front and rear elevations for South Market Building, Boston, Mass.,1825, Architectural Heritage, Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The caption on the left reads "Front elevation, #37 South Market Street." The caption on the right reads "Rear elevation, #16 Chatham Street." The lower left corner reads "Drawn by Frederic C. Detwiller, Architectural Heritage, Inc., under the direction of the National Park Service, United States De...

Collection: Historic American Buildings Survey architectural collection

GUSN: 196197

Ref. Code: AR018.001

Printer's mark from Gleason's pictorial drawing-room companion, Boston, Mass., undated

A long vine dominates the design shown in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 196198

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.01.019

Stereograph self-portrait in a garden gazing ball, Ridge Hill Farms, Baker Estate, Wellesley, Mass., undated

The photographer and part of the landscaped garden can be seen in the gazing ball reflection at the Baker Estate. Part of stereoview series titled "Park and garden series. Vicinity of Boston."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196199

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.2010.0020.001

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