Historic New England

Location of power and transformer house, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28382-A

The image depicts an area in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, showing the construction of a power and transformer house. Visible are multiple railroad tracks in the foreground extending into the distance. Construction materials and equipment are present. Large buildings and smokestacks are visibl...

Date: 1910-07-07

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396294

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.28382-A

View of rebuilding piers, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28383-A

The image shows a harbor view of rebuilding piers in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. There are numerous wooden piles visible in the water, arranged in neat rows, as part of the pier structure.

Date: 1909-03-27

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396295

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.28383-A

Construction details of Leyland pier, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28384-A

The image shows a construction site at Leyland pier in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes several scaffolding structures and rebar frameworks. A large crane with a ladder is visible on the right side, and in the background, there is a row of buildings.

Date: 1909-07-16

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396296

Ref. Code: PC015.002.260.28384-A

Construction of grain conveyor galleries on Clyde Street piers, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 28385-A

The image depicts the construction of grain conveyor galleries on the Clyde Street piers in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene features a large industrial structure with a framework in place alongside a waterway. Railroad tracks are visible in the foreground, leading towards the piers whe...

Date: 1908-10-12

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396297

Ref. Code: PC015.002.280.28385-A

Kneeland Street railroad station, Boston, Massachusetts, 28398-A

The image shows the Kneeland Street railroad station in Boston, Massachusetts. The station is a large, multi-story building with ornate architectural features and a prominent clock on the facade. Multiple train tracks and platforms are visible on the right side, with trains present on some of the tr...

Date: ca. 1896

Collection: Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

GUSN: 396298

Ref. Code: PC015.002.080.28398-A

Advertisement, George M. Rogers, great bargains in furniture, chairs, feathers, Boston, Mass., circa 1850-1858

Illustrated advertisement for furniture dealer George M. Rogers, with "great bargains in furniture, chairs, feather". Advertisement also mentions Rogers' relocation of his store to the corner of Endicott & Salem Streets, and provides a list of examples of his wares.

Date: circa 1850-1858

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 396306

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.06.021

Trade card, G. W. Karner, practical, plain and decorative house painter, North Egremont, Mass., undated

Trade card advertising the services of G. W. Karner for house painting, kalsomining (calcimine), and paper hanging. Notes that "Estimates Furnished" to potential customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 397667

Ref. Code: EP001.01.085.01.01.029

Trade card, Thos. E. Moseley & Co., dealers in boots and shoes, 469 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1878

Thos. E. Moseley & Co. advertising that their shoes are now made by "The Double-Thread Sewing Co.'s patented process" to strenghten seams. The verso of the trade card has an illustration of two women comparing the longevity of old vs. new shoes.

Date: 1878

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 397675

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.07.02.021

"Queens of Quality", custom grade shoes for fall, Thomas G. Plant Company, Boston, Mass., circa 1900-1910

Product catalogue for the "Queen Quality" brand of shoes from Thomas G. Plant Company. Contains illustrations of shoes alongside profiles of six prominent women of history: Queen Louise of Prussia, Dolly Madison, Madame de Lafayette, Lady Palmerston, Jeanne Mance, and the Countess of Derby. Of note ...

Date: circa 1900-1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 397702

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.025

Shoes for men, women, boys, and girls, W. L. Douglas Shoe Company, Brockton, Mass., Fall & Winter 1932-1933

Product catalogue advertising shoes for sale in the fall and winter of 1932-1933 by W. L. Douglas Shoe Company, based in Brockton, Mass.

Date: 1932-1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 397710

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.026

Catalogue and price list, leather and shoe findings, John S. Freeman & Company, 36 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., June 1877

Trade catalog and price list of shoes for sale by John S. Freeman & Co. An illustration of the Freeman & Co. store in Boston is on the front cover.

Date: June 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 397714

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.027

Pink House, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 28135-A

The image shows a two-story house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The house features a symmetrical faÃ§ade with a central entrance flanked by columns and several windows with shutters. A small porch with railing is visible, along with a landscaped lawn and surrounding trees.

Date: 1898

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396027

Ref. Code: PC102.010.250.28135-A

Two women washing clothes, 28173-A

The image shows two women engaged in washing clothes outdoors. They are standing over large tubs, using their hands to wash garments. A basket full of clothes is visible on the ground nearby.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396028

Ref. Code: PC102.090.040.28173-A

Unidentified house, 28174-A

The image shows a partial view of a house with open shutters on the windows. In the foreground, there is blurred movement, likely an object in motion. In the background, a tree with dense foliage is visible.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396029

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28174-A

Louly Porchu's parlor, Charleston, South Carolina, 28202-A

The image depicts an interior view of Louly Porchu's parlor in Charleston, South Carolina. The room features a fireplace with a decorative mantel, adorned with candlesticks, vases, and framed photos. Above the mantel, a framed portrait hangs on the wall. The parlor is elegantly furnished, with patte...

Date: 1905

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396030

Ref. Code: PC102.050.28202-A

Room in unidentified house, 28180-A

The image shows an interior room within an unidentified house. The room features paneled walls, a fireplace with a detailed mantel on the left, and two large windows with curtains. A light fixture is suspended from the ceiling.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396031

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28180-A

Unidentified church and graveyard, 28182-A

The image shows a church and graveyard. The church features Gothic architectural elements, including arched windows and crenellated parapets. In the foreground, there are several graves with headstones visible.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396032

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28182-A

Wooded area and snow covered ground, 28184-A

The image depicts a wooded area with a large tree prominently in the foreground. The ground is covered with snow, and more trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396033

Ref. Code: PC102.090.030.28184-A

Wooded area and snow covered ground, 28185-A

The image shows a snow-covered path in a wooded area. There are bare trees lining the path, and two individuals are walking along the snowy ground.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396034

Ref. Code: PC102.090.030.28185-A

Trellis outside unidentified house, 28188-A

The image depicts a rustic trellis with climbing plants outside an unidentified wooden house. The structure is leaning against the side of the house, which has windows with shutters and a sloping roof. Surrounding the house is a grassy area with some plants and bushes.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396035

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28188-A

Blacklock house, Charleston, South Carolina, 28203-A

The image shows the Blacklock House in Charleston, South Carolina. It features a brick faÃ§ade with arched windows and a central door topped by a decorative transom. A staircase leads up to the entrance and trees partially obscure the view of the building.

Date: 1905

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396036

Ref. Code: PC102.050.28203-A

South Wraxall Manor, mantel in drawing room, South Wraxall, England, United Kingdom, 28233-A

The image depicts an elaborately carved mantel in the drawing room of South Wraxall Manor, located in South Wraxall, England. The mantel features intricate carvings, including figures and ornate details. In front of it, there is a seating area with patterned upholstered chairs and a table displaying...

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396037

Ref. Code: PC102.080.28233-A

Unidentified house, 28175-A

The image shows a house covered in snow, with a porch featuring a small arched trellis at the entrance. The house has wooden siding with two visible windows and shutters. A picket fence surrounds the front yard, which is also snow-covered. The roof has a dormer with a single window.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396038

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28175-A

F. D. Bulware drawing, Boston, Massachusetts, 28136-A

The image shows F. D. Bulware, an associate of Lois Lilley Howe, working at a drafting table, intently drawing with a pencil on a large sheet of paper. The table has a triangular ruler and other drawing tools present. In the background, a detailed image of a building with arches and columns is visib...

Date: 1905-03-13

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396039

Ref. Code: PC102.010.050.28136-A

Savage house, exterior, Marshfield Hills, Marshfield, Massachusetts, 28146-A

The image shows the exterior of the Savage house located in Marshfield Hills, Marshfield, Massachusetts. It is a single-story building with a prominent pitched roof, dormer windows, and a chimney. The house is surrounded by shrubbery and greenery, visible in the foreground and around the entrance.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396040

Ref. Code: PC102.010.220.28146-A

Unidentified houses, 28156-A

The image shows a snowy street with several houses visible in the background. The houses are multiple stories, and are partially obscured by leafless trees and a wooden fence. A large snowbank is prominent in the foreground.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396041

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28156-A

View of unidentified wetland, 28166-A

The image depicts a wetland area with scattered rocks or mounds across a waterlogged surface. In the background, there are bare trees along the edge of the wetland.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396042

Ref. Code: PC102.090.030.28166-A

L. D. Manning's house, front view, 28200-A

The image shows the front view of L. D. Manning's house, a two-story building with distinctive architectural features. The house has large gabled windows with diamond-patterned panes. A covered porch extends across the front, with creeping vines adding a decorative element. The house is set amidst a...

Date: 1894

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396043

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28200-A

L. D. Manning's house, side view, 28201-A

The image shows a side view of L. D. Manning's house. It is a stone building with a sloped roof and multiple chimneys. There is an adjacent wooden structure, ladders, and construction materials visible in the yard. Several people are present around the house. Trees are in the foreground and backgrou...

Date: 1895-05-15

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396044

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28201-A

World's Fair, Chicago, Illinois, 28217-A

The image shows a view of the World's Fair in Chicago, Illinois. A large waterfront building with arched windows and a series of decorative spires spans the right side of the photograph. The river in the foreground reflects the building and nearby trees.

Date: 1893

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396045

Ref. Code: PC102.060.28217-A

World's Fair, Chicago, Illinois, 28227-A

The image shows a grand building at the World's Fair in Chicago, Illinois. It features two ornate towers and a central structure with classical columns and decorative architectural details. The foreground includes a river bordered by a railing.

Date: 1893

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396046

Ref. Code: PC102.060.28227-A

Savage house, exterior view, Marshfield Hills, Marshfield, Massachusetts, 28148-A

The image shows an exterior view of the Savage House located in Marshfield Hills, Marshfield, Massachusetts. The house features a gable roof and dormer windows. It is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various plants. A large tree is visible behind the house.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396047

Ref. Code: PC102.010.220.28148-A

Unidentified woman, 28176-A

The image depicts an unidentified woman sitting in a chair by a window with a view of the outdoors. She is wearing a dark dress with lace cuffs and a decorative element on the shoulders. The window behind her features multiple panes and offers a glimpse of trees and a wooden railing.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396048

Ref. Code: PC102.090.040.28176-A

Cupboard in unidentified house, 28178-A

The image shows a cupboard against a large window in an unidentified house. Various glass containers and jars are placed on and around the cupboard, with some filled with food. Shelves suspended in front of the window hold more jars and containers.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396049

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28178-A

Unidentified house, 28179-A

The image shows an unidentified house with a traditional design, featuring multiple stories and several windows with shutters. The entrance has an archway, and the house is surrounded by well-maintained gardens and large trees.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396050

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28179-A

Trellis outside unidentified house, 28189-A

The image shows a wooden trellis attached to the exterior of an unidentified house. The trellis supports some climbing plants and is situated near a door or window. The house is a modest, two-story structure with visible shutters and windows.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396051

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28189-A

Two women washing clothes, 28190-A

The image shows two women engaged in washing clothes outdoors. They are using washtubs and washboards positioned under a tree.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396052

Ref. Code: PC102.090.040.28190-A

Unidentified room, 28191-A

The image depicts a rustic interior room with a wooden beam ceiling. On the left, a stone fireplace with a decorative mantle is visible, alongside a birdcage on the floor. Chairs and a hammock are positioned near a window with curtains, allowing light into the space.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396053

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28191-A

Unidentified house, 28192-A

The image shows a house situated in a rural setting with trees and overgrown vegetation surrounding it. The house has a sloped roof with a balcony or upper deck visible on one side. In the foreground, there is a grassy area with a single prominent tree on the right.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396054

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28192-A

Unidentified road through the woods, 28195-A

A dirt road winds through a wooded area, with trees and shrubs lining both sides. A large boulder is visible on the right side of the road. In the background, hills or mountains are faintly visible.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396055

Ref. Code: PC102.090.030.28195-A

Unidentified house, 28196-A

The image shows a large, two-story house with a gabled roof. The exterior appears to be covered with shingles, and there is a covered porch at the front entrance. The property is landscaped with shrubs and a stone retaining wall in the foreground. Trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396056

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28196-A

Entrance hall and stairway in unidentified house, 28197-A

The image depicts the entrance hall and stairway of an unidentified house. The staircase is carpeted and features ornate balusters. On the left, there is a grandfather clock positioned at the landing. A door is open on the right, with a wall-mounted telephone nearby. A decorative mirror is hung on t...

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396057

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28197-A

Room with fireplace in unidentified house, 28198-A

The image depicts a room in an unidentified house featuring a large wooden fireplace with ornate carvings and paneling. The fireplace is centered on a wall with a brick interior and andirons. The room has wood paneled walls and a door to the left of the fireplace, with a multi-paned window visible o...

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396058

Ref. Code: PC102.090.020.28198-A

Blacklock house, Charleston, South Carolina, 28204-A

The image depicts the Blacklock House in Charleston, South Carolina. It is a two-story brick building with a prominent central staircase leading to a columned entrance with an arched window. The facade features symmetrical windows with shutters, and a decorative iron fence surrounds the property. Tr...

Date: 1905

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396059

Ref. Code: PC102.050.28204-A

Unidentified house, Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 28205-A

The image depicts a house located on Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina. The house has a prominent awning over the first-floor balcony and features shuttered windows. The street in front of the house is cobblestone and there are trees partially obscuring the view of the building.

Date: 1905

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396060

Ref. Code: PC102.050.28205-A

Blacklock house, Charleston, South Carolina, 28206-A

The image shows the Blacklock House in Charleston, South Carolina. It features a brick construction with arched windows and a prominent central front door surrounded by decorative iron railings and a balcony. There are trees in front of the building, partially obscuring the view. Steps lead up to th...

Date: 1905

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396061

Ref. Code: PC102.050.28206-A

Two turkeys, Arlington Heights, Arlington, Massachusetts, 28129-A

The image shows two turkeys walking on a dirt ground in front of a stone structure in Arlington Heights, Arlington, Massachusetts. To the left, a chicken and a cat are near the building. A wooden fence and some trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1902-11-07

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396062

Ref. Code: PC102.010.010.28129-A

The Yale house, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 28130-A

The image shows the Yale House in Deerfield, Massachusetts. It is a two-story building with three dormer windows on the roof. The house features wooden siding, multiple rectangular windows with shutters, and a central entrance with a small porch and decorative columns. Surrounding the house are tree...

Date: 1900

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396063

Ref. Code: PC102.010.120.28130-A

Unidentified house, viewed from across road, Dover, Massachusetts, 28131-A

The image depicts a house in Dover, Massachusetts, as viewed from across a road. The house is partially obscured by leafless trees and is set behind a stone wall, which borders the roadside. The ground is uneven, with some snow visible on it. A wooden fence runs alongside the stone wall in the foreg...

Date: 1900-02-20

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396064

Ref. Code: PC102.010.130.28131-A

Unidentified house, Hampton, New Hampshire, 28132-A

The image shows a large, two-story house with a central door, surrounded by several windows in Hampton, New Hampshire. The house features three chimneys and is situated along a dirt road lined with utility poles and trees.

Date: 1893-1911

Collection: Lois Lilley Howe photographic collection

GUSN: 396065

Ref. Code: PC102.020.020.28132-A

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