Historic New England

The First Operation Under Ether, Painting Robert Hickley, 687-B

The painting titled "The First Operation Under Ether" by Robert Hickley depicts a surgical scene with a group of men in formal attire gathered around a patient lying on a table. The setting appears to be an amphitheater, with spectators observing from tiered seating in the background. The focus is o...

Date: 1906-07-10

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391849

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.687-B

Agassiz's Birthplace in Switzerland, 688-B

The image depicts a residence identified as Agassiz's birthplace in Switzerland. The building features multiple windows and a sloped roof, with a wooden fence and leafless tree visible in the foreground. There are also several adjacent structures and a garden area surrounding the house. This is a co...

Date: 1907-09-06

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391850

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.007.004.688-B

Butterfield Rock, 689-B

The image shows a large, irregularly shaped rock known as Butterfield Rock, situated in a natural setting. The rock is surrounded by grass, leafless trees, and some small shrubs, indicating a forested area.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391851

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.003.001.689-B

The Lookout - "All's Well," Painting by Winslow Homer, 690-B

The painting titled "The Lookout - 'All's Well'" by Winslow Homer depicts a man with a beard and wearing a weathered hat, looking upwards. He is near a large bell, and there are ropes visible, suggesting a nautical setting. The scene likely portrays a moment of assurance at sea.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391852

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.690-B

Miss Davenport's House, 691-B

The image depicts Miss Davenport's House. It shows a two-story wooden house with shingled siding and a gabled roof. The property is enclosed by a wooden picket fence, and a large tree is visible to the right of the house. A dirt road runs in front of the property.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391853

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.691-B

Miss Davenport's House, 692-B

The image shows the front view of Miss Davenport's House. The house features two stories with visible windows, a central front door with a small porch, and stairs leading up to it. The yard includes several trees and shrubs, and a pathway runs through the foreground. The setting is surrounded by veg...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391854

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.692-B

Miss Davenport's House, 693-B

The image shows a large residential building identified as Miss Davenport's House, featuring multiple stories and a complex roof structure. The house is surrounded by trees and has a picket fence in the front. A dirt road runs in front of the property.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391855

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.693-B

Miss Davenport's House, 694-B

The image shows a house identified as "Miss Davenport's House." The house is a two-story structure with a decorative gabled roof and ornamental trim. It is partially obscured by trees in the front yard. A fence runs along the sidewalk, and a lamp post is visible in front of the house.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391856

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.694-B

Highland Park Villa, Cottage City, 695-B

The image depicts a large multi-story building labeled "Highland Park Villa" in Cottage City. The structure features multiple covered porches and numerous windows with shutters. A group of people, including men, women, and children, are gathered on the porch and grounds in front of the villa, sittin...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391857

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.024.695-B

Kendall's Mill Pond, 696-B

The image depicts Kendall's Mill Pond, featuring a calm body of water surrounded by trees. A prominent tree is visible in the foreground on the left, with grasses and foliage along the water's edge. In the distance, a small bridge spans the pond, and more trees and vegetation can be seen around the ...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391858

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.003.001.696-B

Bookbinding Press, Miss C. M. Coburn's School, Locust Street, 697-B

The image shows a bookbinding press in Miss C. M. Coburn's School on Locust Street. There are two large book presses with stacks of books under compression. In front of them, a table holds several books and bookbinding materials. On the blackboard behind, a list related to book elements such as illu...

Date: 1906-07-25

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391859

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.017.697-B

Unidentified House, 698-B

The image depicts a sizable house surrounded by several large trees. The house is prominently positioned in the center of the image, with a porch and chimneys visible. It appears to be a two-story structure with multiple windows. There is an expanse of grass leading up to the house. Another smaller ...

Date: 1893-05-23

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391860

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.008.698-B

Warren Mastadon in Situ, 699-B

The image depicts a skeletal representation of a mastodon, identified as the "Warren Mastodon," lying on its side in a depicted natural setting. The background features a painted landscape with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a body of water. The artwork conveys the mastodon's original environme...

Date: 1906-02-01

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391861

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.699-B

Rhododendrons on a Tray, Sargent Estate, 727-B

The image features a bunch of rhododendron flowers placed on a decorative tray. The tray is positioned against a tree trunk, and the background shows a plain outdoor surface. It is located on the Charles Sprague Sargent Estate. It was photographed for the Century Co.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391862

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.005.727-B

Sargent Estate, 728-B

The image depicts the Charles Sprague Sargent Estate, featuring a large, two-story house with a complex roofline and multiple chimneys. The house has awnings over the windows and a covered porch area with curtains. The foreground shows a manicured lawn and a low brick wall adorned with potted plants...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391863

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.005.728-B

Sargent Estate, 729-B

The image shows the Charles Sprague Sargent Estate, a large, multi-story building with several chimneys and a complex roofline. It is surrounded by manicured lawns and trees. The architectural style features elements such as dormer windows and a covered porch. The estate is set within a spacious and...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391864

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.005.729-B

Milestone, Boston 8 Miles, 1734 A. I., 737-B

The image shows a historical milestone with the inscription "Boston 8 Miles 1734 A. I." The stone is positioned next to a large tree and is enclosed by a fence. Grass surrounds the base of the milestone, and trees can be seen in the background, suggesting a park or roadside setting.

Date: 1906-05-17

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391865

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.006.737-B

Waverly Oaks, 713-B

The image depicts a large, sprawling oak tree known as "Waverly Oaks" in a natural setting. The tree has an expansive canopy with intricate branches extending outward. It is surrounded by grass, and other trees can be seen in the background. The photo was taken by Baldwin Coolidge on May 15, 1911.

Date: 1911-05-15

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391866

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.003.713-B

Waverly Oaks, 714-B

The image shows a large, prominent oak tree with widespread branches, identified as one of the Waverly Oaks. It is set in a natural area with other trees and a grassy pathway in the foreground. The title includes a date: May 15, 1911, and the photographer is credited as Baldwin Coolidge.

Date: 1911-05-15

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391867

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.003.714-B

St. John's Seminary, 715-B

The image depicts St. John's Seminary, which is a large, multi-story building featuring several turrets and pitched roofs. The building is situated on a hill with a wooded landscape surrounding it. In the foreground, a body of water separates the viewer from the seminary, and there is a dirt path or...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391868

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.715-B

St. John's Seminary, 716-B

The image depicts a distant view of St. John's Seminary, with a large building featuring multiple turrets and gabled roofs situated across a body of water. The landscape includes a grassy embankment in the foreground, with a few scattered trees and a small house near the waterâs edge. The backgrou...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391869

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.716-B

Great Bridge Tablet, Brighton End of Stadium Bridge, 717-B

The image depicts a stone tablet marking the site of the Great Bridge at the Brighton end of Stadium Bridge. The plaque on the tablet provides historical details, stating the bridge was initially built in 1662, was swept away by a flood in 1685, and rebuilt in 1690. It served as the only bridge over...

Date: 1914-11-10

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391870

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.717-B

Milestone, Cambridge, New Bridge, 2 1/4 Miles, 1794, 738-B

The image features a milestone with inscriptions that read "CAMBR," "NEW BRIDG," "2 1/4 Miles," and "1794." The milestone is set in a grassy area near a metal fence, with a post visible in the background.

Date: 1907-05-17

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391871

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.006.738-B

Great Bridge Tablet, Brighton End of Stadium Bridge, 718-B

The image shows a stone tablet with an inscribed plaque dedicated to the "Great Bridge" at the Brighton end of Stadium Bridge. The inscription provides historical details, stating that the bridge was built in 1662, swept away by flood in 1685, and rebuilt in 1690. It was the only bridge over the Cha...

Date: 1914-11-10

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391872

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.718-B

Longfellow House, Washington's Headquarters, 739-B

The image depicts a historical building identified as Washington's Headquarters. The structure is surrounded by trees and a spacious yard. Several people are visible in front of the building, which is partially obscured by the foliage. The scene suggests a serene and expansive environment.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391873

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.006.739-B

Stadium Bridge Between Cambridge and Brighton, 719-B

The image depicts the Stadium Bridge, which spans between Cambridge and Brighton. It features multiple arches over a body of water, with street lamps lining the bridge. A building is visible near the bridge's left end. The scene includes an area of bare ground in the foreground.

Date: 1914-11-10

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391874

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.719-B

Stadium Bridge Between Cambridge and Brighton, 720-B

The image depicts the Stadium Bridge, connecting Cambridge and Brighton. The bridge features multiple arches and is adorned with lamps along the top. In the foreground, there is a body of water, and vegetation can be seen along the edge. On the right side of the image, part of a building is visible ...

Date: 1914-11-10

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391875

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.720-B

Stadium Bridge and the Weld Boat Club House, 721-B

The image shows a body of water with the Weld Boat Club House prominently situated on the right side. The structure is positioned on the water's edge and features a large, gabled roof with multiple chimneys. In the background, the Stadium Bridge spans across the water on the left, with multiple arch...

Date: 1914-11-10

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391876

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.005.721-B

Charles Sprague Sargent House from Pond, 722-B

The image depicts the Charles Sprague Sargent House as viewed from across a pond. In the background, the house is partially visible among trees and bushes. The pond in the foreground reflects the trees and vegetation, creating a mirrored effect on the water's surface.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391877

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.005.722-B

Japanese Crabapple Tree on the Sargent Estate, 723-B

The image depicts a Japanese Crabapple tree in full bloom on the Charles Sprague Sargent Estate. The tree is dense with flowers and surrounded by grass, with a narrow path visible to the right. In the background, there are additional trees and shrubs. Photographed for the Century Co.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391878

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.005.723-B

Pond on the Sargent Estate, 724-B

The image depicts a pond on the Charles Sprague Sargent Estate. The pond is partially covered with lily pads, reflecting the trees and shrubs surrounding it. Lush greenery and blooming shrubs frame the water, creating a serene landscape scene. Photographed for the Century Co.

Date: 1895-05-16

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391879

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.005.724-B

Rhododendrons Around Pond on the Sargent Estate, 725-B

The image shows a landscape featuring a pond surrounded by lush rhododendron bushes on the Charles Sprague Sargent Estate. Beyond the pond, there are trees and more rhododendrons. The scene is serene and captures the natural beauty of the estate's garden. Photographed for the Century Co.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391880

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.005.725-B

Rhododendrons Around Pond on the Sargent Estate, 726-B

The image shows a pond covered with lily pads in the foreground. Surrounding the pond are blooming rhododendron bushes. In the background, there are several large trees and a glimpse of a building on the Charles Sprague Sargent Estate.

Date: 1895-06-08

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391881

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.005.726-b

Sargent Estate, 730-B

The image captures a large house situated on a hill, surrounded by dense trees. In the foreground, there are expansive gardens with numerous flowering bushes and a path. The scene is set in the Charles Sprague Sargent Estate, as mentioned in the title. Photographed for the Century Co.

Date: 1895-06-08

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391882

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.005.730-B

Rear View of the Sargent Estate, 731-B

The image shows the rear view of the Charles Sprague Sargent Estate, featuring a large, multi-story house with several steeply pitched roofs and chimneys. The estate is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and numerous trees. The architecture includes features such as dormer windows and awnings.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391883

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.005.731-B

Sargent Estate Porch, 732-B

The image depicts the porch of the Charles Sprague Sargent Estate. The porch is adorned with numerous potted plants and flowers, creating a lush, garden-like atmosphere. A striped awning covers the porch, providing shade. Several chairs and small tables are arranged along the brick pathway, enhancin...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391884

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.005.732-B

Rear View of the Sargent Estate, 733-B

The image shows the rear view of the Charles Sprague Sargent Estate. Visible are a manicured lawn and a brick terrace adorned with potted plants. An outdoor canopy structure is also seen on the right, with additional plants in front of it. In the background, there are trees and a landscape extending...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391885

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.005.733-B

Cambridge Massachusetts from Bacon Street, 734-B

The image depicts a view of Cambridge, Massachusetts, from Bacon Street. In the foreground, there is an expanse of water with a long bridge extending across it. The background features the cityscape with various buildings and smoke stacks visible along the horizon.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391886

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.006.734-B

Mrs. Thearer's Residence, 735-B

The image shows Mrs. Thearer's residence. The house features a multi-story design with a prominent mansard roof and dormer windows. The facade has decorative trim and a covered porch with intricate architectural details. Trees and a fence are visible in the front yard, with neighboring houses in the...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391887

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.006.735-B

Washington Elm, 736-B

The image shows the Washington Elm in Cambridge, surrounded by a metal fence. In the background, there is a tall stone structure with arched windows and a tower, likely part of a church or similar building. Tram tracks run along the street, and there are power lines and a streetlamp overhead. A few ...

Date: 1906-05-17

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391888

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.006.736-B

Craigie-Longfellow House, 740-B

The image shows a large, two-story house known as Craig House. It features a symmetrical facade with tall columns flanking the entrance. A large tree stands to the left of the building. A pathway leads up to the front steps, surrounded by a manicured lawn and a decorative fence.

Date: ca. 1903-05

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391889

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.006.740-B

Craigie-Longfellow House, 741-B

The image shows the Craigie-Longfellow House, a stately two-story mansion with a symmetrical facade. The house features prominent columns flanking the central entrance, dormer windows, and a decorative balustrade on the roof. A large tree stands to the left in the background, and a well-manicured la...

Date: ca. 1903-05

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391890

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.006.741-B

Craigie-Longfellow House, Parlor, 742-B

The image depicts the parlor of the Craigie-Longfellow House. The room is furnished with upholstered chairs, a decorative fireplace, and a central table with books and a lamp. Large framed paintings and decorative vases adorn the room, along with ornate drapery and an elaborate chandelier hanging fr...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391891

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.006.742-B

Harvard University Charter, 750-B

The image shows the Harvard University Charter document, displayed within an ornate frame. The text is in calligraphy with elaborate initial letters and decorative borders. The charter seems to be positioned in a setting with books visible in the background.

Date: 1908-02-21

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391892

Ref. Code: PC022.001.003.001.750-B

Craigie-Longfellow House, Library, 743-B

The image depicts the interior of the library in the Craigie-Longfellow House. The room contains ornate bookshelves filled with volumes, and various framed portraits are displayed on the walls. A central table is covered with a patterned tablecloth and holds books, a vase with flowers, and other dec...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391893

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.006.743-B

The Home of Henry W. Longfellow, 744-B

The image is a drawing of the Longfellow House, which is noted as "The Home of Henry W. Longfellow." It depicts a large house with a prominent porch, trees surrounding the building, and a pathway leading up to it. The drawing includes the signature of the artist at the bottom right corner and the pu...

Date: 1914-10-24

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391894

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.744-B

The Home of Henry W. Longfellow, 745-B

The image depicts Longfellow House, surrounded by trees and vegetation. A clear path leads up to the house, which features a columned porch and a symmetrical facade. There is text at the bottom indicating it is "The Home of Henry W. Longfellow."

Date: 1914-10-23

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 391895

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.745-B

National Monument to the Forefathers, 956-B

The image depicts the National Monument to the Forefathers. The monument consists of a prominent central statue surrounded by four seated figures at the base. The statues are intricately detailed and the structure stands on a multi-tiered stone pedestal. The surrounding area appears to be open land.

Date: 1903-04-02

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392096

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.956-B

Facsimilie of the first page of the original "Plimouths Great Book of Deeds," 957-B

The image displays a facsimile of the first page of "Plimouths Great Book of Deeds," featuring names and garden plot assignments. It includes handwriting by Governor Bradford, with headers indicating plots laid out in 1623. The page lists individuals associated with north and south sides, including ...

Date: 1905-09-23

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392097

Ref. Code: PC022.001.003.001.957-B

C. F. Adams House, 959-B

The image shows the C. F. Adams House, a large, multi-story building with a distinctive architectural style. The house features a sloped roof with multiple chimneys, dormer windows, and several awnings over the windows. It is surrounded by a grassy lawn and a few trees. A pathway leads up to the res...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392098

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.048.959-B

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