Historic New England

The plain people of Boston, 1830-1860: a study in city growth [by] Peter R. Knights.

xx, 204 p. illus. 22 cm.

Date: 1971.

Creators: Knights, Peter R.

GUSN: 149605

Call Number: Stacks HB3527.B7 K6 (and 1 more)

Old Boston boys and the games they played / by James D'Wolf Lovett.

x, 233 p. : illus., ports. ; 20 cm.

Date: 1907.

Creators: Lovett, James D'Wolf, 1844-1935.

GUSN: 149606

Call Number: Stacks GV54.M4 B7 1907

Invitation to Boston, a merry guide to her past, present, and future. Photos. by Samuel Chamberlain, maps by Chadbourne & Wilcox.

xiii, 258 p. illus., maps. 22 cm.

Date: [1947]

Creators: Lyons, Agnes Claire, 1908- Chamberlain, Samuel, 1895-

GUSN: 149607

Call Number: Stacks F73.5.L9

Sights in Boston and suburbs; or, Guide to the stranger. By R. L. Midgley. Illustrated by Billings, Hill, Barry, and John Andrew.

2 p., ¾., 2, 5, 225 p. front., illus., 2 maps (1 fold.) fold. plan. 17 cm.

Date: 1856.

Creators: Midgley, R. L.

GUSN: 149608

Call Number: Stacks F73.44.M62

One boy's Boston, 1887-1901 / Samuel Eliot Morison ; with a foreword by Edward Weeks.

xi, 81 p., [15] p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.

Date: 1983, c1962.

Creators: Morison, Samuel Eliot, 1887-1976.

GUSN: 149609

Call Number: Stacks E175.5.M66 A36 1983

A municipal history of the town and city of Boston during two centuries : from September 17, 1630, to September 17, 1830 / by Josiah Quincy.

xi, 444 p., [2] leaves of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.

Date: 1852.

Creators: Quincy, Josiah, 1772-1864.

GUSN: 149610

Call Number: Ref. F73.3.Q75

Yesterdays with actors, by Catherine Mary Reignolds-Winslow.

201 p. front., ports. 21 cm.

Date: 1887.

Creators: Winslow, Catherine Mary Reignolds, d. 1911.

GUSN: 149611

Call Number: Stacks PN2287.W5 A3

Recreation in and about Boston; a handbook of opportunities, compiled by the Prospect union association of Cambridge.

xix, 220 p. front., plates. 17 cm.

Date: 1930.

Creators: Prospect Union Association, Cambridge, Mass.

GUSN: 149612

Call Number: Stacks F73.5.P96

The book of Boston: the Federal period, 1775 to 1837. With photos. by Samuel Chamberlain.

176 p. illus. 24 cm.

Date: [1961]

Creators: Ross, Marjorie Drake.

GUSN: 149613

Call Number: Stacks F73.44.R82

The old Representatives' hall, 1798-1895. An address delivered before the Massachusetts House of representatives, January 2, 1895, by Alfred Seelye Roe ...

72 p. front., plates, ports. 25 cm.

Date: 1895.

Creators: Roe, Alfred S. (Alfred Seelye), 1844-1917. Massachusetts. General court, 1895. House of representatives.

GUSN: 149614

Call Number: Stacks F73.8.S8 R7 (and 1 more)

Days and ways in old Boston.

144 p.

Date: 1915.

Creators: Rossiter, William S. (William Sidney), 1861-1929, ed.

GUSN: 149615

Call Number: Stacks F73.44.R83

Alice Mason, Painting by Freake Limner, 2592-B

The image features a framed painting titled "Alice Mason" by Freake Limner. It depicts a young child in a white dress and hood, standing on a checkered floor. The child holds an apple in their hand, and the portrait is captured in a setting with patterned wallpaper and various frames in the backgrou...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392996

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2592-B

Thomas Jefferson, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2605-B

The image features a painting of Thomas Jefferson, created by Gilbert Stuart. It displays a profile view of Jefferson's head within an oval frame. The artwork focuses on the facial features and curly hair, presenting a sideways view against a plain background.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392997

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2605-B

James Monroe, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2606-B

The image shows a portrait of James Monroe, painted by Gilbert Stuart. It depicts Monroe in a formal pose, wearing a dark coat with a white shirt and cravat. The painting is framed in an ornately decorated frame.

Date: 1900-12-07

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392998

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2606-B

James Monroe, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2607-B

The image is a painting by Gilbert Stuart depicting James Monroe. It is framed with ornate detailing around the edges. The subject is shown in formal attire with a neutral expression, positioned slightly turned to the viewer's left.

Date: 1900-12-07

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 392999

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2607-B

James Monroe, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2608-B

The image is a painting of James Monroe by Gilbert Stuart. It depicts a man in formal attire, with a high-collared shirt and coat, set against a simple background. The portrait is housed in an ornate frame with intricate detailing.

Date: 1900-12-07

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393000

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2608-B

James Monroe, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2609-B

The image is a painting by Gilbert Stuart titled "James Monroe." It depicts him in formal attire, featuring a dark coat and a white cravat, set against a plain background. The painting is displayed in an ornate frame with decorative carvings at the corners.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393001

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2609-B

James Madison, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2610-B

The painting by Gilbert Stuart depicts James Madison seated, facing slightly to his right. He is wearing a dark suit with a white cravat, and his right arm is resting on a piece of furniture. The frame of the painting is visible, and the title indicates that this artwork is part of the Bowdoin Colle...

Date: ca. 1911-09

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393002

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2610-B

Martha Jefferson Randolph, Painting by Thomas Sully, 2611-B

The painting by Thomas Sully depicts Martha Jefferson Randolph. She is wearing a headpiece with ruffled details and a garment featuring a prominent collar or bow. The portrait is framed with ornate detailing.

Date: 1901-05-29

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393003

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2611-B

John Hancock, Painting by Jojn Singleton Copley, 2612-B

The image displays a painting by John Singleton Copley titled "John Hancock." It features a seated figure in formal attire, holding a pen with an open book on a desk. The painting is enclosed in an ornate frame with a plaque that reads "John Hancock."

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393004

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2612-B

Daniel Webster, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2613-B

The image depicts a painting of Daniel Webster by Gilbert Stuart. It features a portrait of a man with dark hair and an intense gaze, wearing a white collar. The painting is set within an ornate, decorative frame.

Date: 1913-03-29

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393005

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2613-B

John Quincy Adams, Painting by Thomas Sully and Gilbert Stuart, 2614-B

The image shows a framed painting of John Quincy Adams by artists Thomas Sully and Gilbert Stuart. The portrait depicts Adams standing beside a table, wearing formal attire. He appears to be in an interior setting with columns and a figure in the background visible through an opening.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393006

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2614-B

John Quincy Adams, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2615-B

The image shows a framed painting of John Quincy Adams, created by Gilbert Stuart. The portrait displays Adams in formal attire, facing forward. The detailed frame around the painting features an intricate design.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393007

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2615-B

Mrs. Governor Bowdoin, Painting by Robert Feke, 2585-B

The painting depicts a woman seated and dressed in an elegant gown. She is holding a small bouquet of roses in her lap, with a mountainous landscape visible in the background. The painting is framed with an ornate border.

Date: 1902-06-13

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393008

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2585-B

Governor Bowdoin, Painting by Robert Feke, 2586-B

The painting depicts a man, Governor Bowdoin, standing outdoors against a backdrop of trees and hills. He is wearing a formal 18th-century outfit with a dark coat, a vest with intricate embroidery, and a ruffled shirt. His hands rest on his hips, and he gazes directly at the viewer.

Date: 1902-06-13

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393009

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2586-B

Christopher Gore, Painting by John Trumbull, 2588-B

The painting depicts a portrait of Christopher Gore, created by John Trumbull. It shows a man with light hair wearing a dark coat and a white cravat. It was photographed at Memorial Hall, Cambridge.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393010

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2588-B

General Grant and His Family, 2589-B

The image shows a framed painting, which depicts a group portrait of General Grant, his wife, and three children. The individuals are posed in an outdoor setting with trees in the background. The man, standing, wears a military uniform, while the others are sitting or standing around him. The painti...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393011

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2589-B

Harriet Beecher Stowe, 2590-B

The image shows a framed portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe. The portrait is a drawing, presented with an ornate frame. Below the portrait, there is a plaque that provides details about the presentation of the image, mentioning it is from the same, drawn by George Richmond, and presented to her husba...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393012

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2590-B

William Burnet, 2591-B

The image shows a framed portrait of William Burnet. He is depicted with curly, shoulder-length hair and is wearing a dark coat with a white cravat. Below the portrait, a plaque states "William Burnet, Gov. of Mass. in 1728 & 1729." The frame is ornate with decorative elements. It was photographed a...

Date: 1911-05-01

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393013

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2591-B

John Adams, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2616-B

The image is a painting by Gilbert Stuart, depicting John Adams. It is a formal portrait showing Adams from the waist up, facing slightly to his right. He is wearing a dark coat and a white cravat, and the frame of the painting is visible.

Date: 1909-01-22

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393014

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2616-B

John Adams, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2617-B

The image is a portrait painting by Gilbert Stuart depicting John Adams. The subject is shown in a head-and-shoulders pose, facing forward. He has white hair and is wearing a dark jacket with a white neckcloth.

Date: 1909-01-22

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393015

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2617-B

John Adams, Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 2618-B

The image shows a portrait painting of John Adams by Gilbert Stuart. The artwork is framed with an ornate border and appears to be displayed against a patterned curtain background. The portrait depicts Adams in formal attire with a prominent white collar.

Date: 1894-10-11

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393016

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2618-B

William Shirley, Mezzotint, 2619-B

The mezzotint titled "William Shirley" depicts a man dressed in an ornate coat, standing with his hand resting on a surface that has papers on it. There is a curtain behind him and what appears to be a coastal scene with ships in the background. The text at the bottom identifies him as "His Excellen...

Date: 1896-02-15

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393017

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.2619-B

William Shirley, Mezzotint, 2620-B

The mezzotint image depicts William Shirley, who is shown in a formal pose with long, curled hair. He is wearing ornate attire, indicative of the period's style. In the background, a landscape is faintly visible. The bottom of the image features text identifying him and his titles.

Date: 1896-02-15

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393018

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.004.2620-B

John Adams, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 2621-B

The image shows a framed painting by John Singleton Copley depicting John Adams. Adams stands with one hand holding a rolled document, and in the background, there is a classical figure holding a staff and an olive branch. Other elements include rolled papers and a globe near Adams.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393019

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2621-B

John Adams, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 2622-B

The image is a painting by John Singleton Copley depicting John Adams. He is shown from the waist up, wearing a formal coat with buttons and holding a rolled document in his right hand. The background is plain, focusing attention on the subject.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393020

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2622-B

Abraham Lincoln, 2623-B

The image shows a portrait of Abraham Lincoln seated, wearing a suit with a vest and a bow tie. He has a distinctive beard and is holding a document in his left hand while resting his arm on a table.

Date: 1909-02-20

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393021

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.001.2623-B

Abraham Lincoln, Painting by George Peter Alexander Healy, 2624-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by George Peter Alexander Healy that depicts Abraham Lincoln seated on a chair. He is shown with his legs crossed and his chin resting on his hand, wearing a formal suit with a bow tie.

Date: 1905-02-27

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393022

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2624-B

Abraham Lincoln, Painting by George Peter Alexander Healy, 2625-B

The image is a photograph of a painting by George Peter Alexander Healy depicting Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln is seated on a chair with his legs crossed, resting his left elbow on the chair's arm while his hand supports his chin. He is dressed in a dark suit and is gazing slightly to the side.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393023

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2625-B

Benjamin Frankiln, Painting by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis, 2626-B

This is a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, painted by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis. Franklin is depicted facing slightly to the viewerâs left, with a calm expression. He is wearing a coat and cravat, typical of 18th-century attire. The painting is housed in an ornate frame with a plaque at the bottom id...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393024

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2626-B

John Winthrop, 2627-B

The image displays a portrait of a man identified as John Winthrop. He is depicted wearing a dark garment with a large, white ruffled collar. Below the portrait, there is a plaque stating "JOHN WINTHROP, GOV. of MASS. in 1630," followed by several years: 1632, 1637, 1637, 1646, and 1648. The ornate ...

Date: 1904-09-08

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393025

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.002.2627-B

Cushing House, Main Street, 8559-B

The image shows "Cushing House" located on Main Street in Hingham, MA. This is a two-story building, partially obscured by trees, with a prominent pitched roof and visible windows. The house is surrounded by a fence and sits beside a dirt road.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393026

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.018.8559-B

Trinity Church, 2731-B

The image depicts Trinity Church with its detailed stone architecture, including arched windows and a prominent tower with a cross at the top. In the foreground, a horse-drawn carriage with a driver is visible on a paved path. Surrounding the church are additional buildings and a grassy area.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393027

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.2731-B

Trinity Church, 2732-B

The image depicts Trinity Church, an architectural structure with a prominent central tower and multiple smaller spires. It is situated at a busy intersection in an urban area, with roads leading away from the church. Surrounding the church are various other buildings, and there are a few people and...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393028

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.2732-B

Martha Washington's Ceramics, 1442-B

The image displays three pieces of ceramics associated with Martha Washington. On the left, there is a lidded cup and saucer adorned with floral designs. In the center, a large decorative bowl features motifs of birds and flowers. On the right, a rack holds three stacked plates with a patterned edge...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393029

Ref. Code: PC022.001.001.003.1442-B

Ames Building and Old State House, 4-C

The image shows the Ames Building, a tall structure characterized by its arched windows and elaborate architectural details. In front of it, the Old State House is visible, featuring a clock on its faÃ§ade and a prominent cupola. The surrounding area includes other buildings with varying architectur...

Date: 1891-06-24

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393030

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.4-C

Ames Building, Court and Washington Streets, 5-C

The image depicts the Ames Building located at the intersection of Court and Washington Streets. It shows a tall, multi-story structure with ornate architectural details, including arched windows and decorative cornices. In the foreground, there are smaller buildings featuring towers and domed roofs...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393031

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.5-C

Ames Building, Court and Washington Streets, 6-C

The image displays the Ames Building located at the intersection of Court and Washington Streets. The tall structure features a detailed facade with arched windows and decorative elements. Surrounding the Ames Building are other architectural structures, including a prominent tower with a cupola and...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393032

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.6-C

Atlantic Works, 7-C

The image shows a brick industrial building labeled "Atlantic Works." It features a large central archway and multiple windows. The building sits in a cobblestone alley, with another brick building visible on the right. A lamp post is situated on the left side of the alley.

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393033

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.7-C

Atlantic Works, 8-C

The image depicts the entrance of a brick building labeled "Atlantic Works." The building features a large arched doorway and several windows. There is a tree and a street sign for "Maverick St." visible in the foreground. Two men in suits and hats stand near the tree, while a horse-drawn carriage i...

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 393034

Ref. Code: PC022.001.002.001.002.8-C

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