Historic New England

Buckmeister House, 1720, Portsmouth, N.H., 1922

Buckmeister House is seen from across the street with a small balcony above the portico.

Date: 1922

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 225555

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.196

Peirce Island, Portsmouth, N.H., undated

This image of Peirce Island has two trees in the foreground and the ramparts of Fort Washington in the background.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 225558

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.197

Pioneer Village, Salem, Mass., June 1930

A group in period dress reenacts the sighting of land.

Date: 1930-06-08

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225559

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.055.003

Pioneer Village, Salem, Mass., June 1930

Three men build a chimney for a structure in Pioneer Village.

Date: 1930-06-08

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225561

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.055.004

Old Stackpole Building, Mechanic Street, Portsmouth, N.H., undated

Granite blocks are piled outside the Stackpole Building in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 225562

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.198

Roof thatching, Pioneer Village, Salem, Mass., June 1930

Four men prepare to thatch a roof in Pioneer Village in Salem, Massachusetts.

Date: 1930-06-08

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225563

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.055.005

Thatched-roof, Pioneer Village, Salem, Mass., June 1930

A man brushes the thatched roof on a structure in Pioneer Village in Salem, Massachusetts.

Date: 1930-06-08

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225564

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.055.006

Ship, Pioneer Village, Salem, Mass., June 1930

A ship is tied up to the dock at Pioneer Village in Salem, Massachusetts.

Date: 1930-06-08

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225565

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.055.007

Pioneer Village, Salem, Mass., June 1930

Pioneer Village structures are reflected in an adjacent pond.

Date: 1930-06-08

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225566

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.055.008

Roof thatching, Pioneer Village, Salem, Mass., June 1930

A man on a ladder thatches the roof of a house.

Date: 1930-06-08

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225567

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.055.009

Sherburne House, Deer Street, Portsmouth, N.H., ca.1906-1915

The Henry Sherburne House is seen from across the street with several large trees in the front yard.

Date: 1906-1915

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 225569

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.199

Roof thatching, Pioneer Village, Salem, Mass., June 1930

A man thatches a roof while the roof is still on the ground.

Date: 1930-06-08

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225571

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.055.010

Pioneer Village, Salem, Mass., June 1930

A man and a woman observe a woman held in the stocks in this staged photograph in Pioneer Village in Salem, Massachusetts.

Date: 1930-06-08

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225572

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.055.011

Exterior view of the Henry Sherburne House and Peter Jenness House, Portsmouth, N.H., ca. 1906-1915

Children play in the street in front of the Henry Sherburne House (left side of image) and Peter Jenness House (right side of image) on Deer Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. as seen from across the street.

Date: 1906-1915

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 225573

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.200

Pioneer Village, Salem, Mass., June 1930

A man stands on a ladder by an un unfinished house showing the door and fireplace.

Date: 1930-06-08

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225574

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.055.012

The Bee Hive porch, Portsmouth, N.H., undated

The Dennett House, called "The Bee Hive," is seen with a dirt drive leading to a small garage.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 225576

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.201

Group portrait, Pioneer Village, Salem, Mass., June 1930

A group of adults and children pose in costume in this staged photograph in Pioneer Village in Salem, Massachusetts.

Date: 1930-06-08

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225577

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.055.013

Exterior view of the Bee Hive, Portsmouth, N.H., undated

An oblique exterior view of The Bee Hive, with a visible porch.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 225579

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.202

Account book 139, 1864-1869

An account book with payments to an unknown carpenter for his labor on different jobs as a glazier, paperhanger and painter, including the price of materials, beginning on September 28, 1864 and continuing until 1869 in Haverhill, MA. Entries are by date and individual job with reference to the amo...

Date: 1864-1869

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 225747

Ref. Code: MS002.139

View of the Grange exhibit, Topsfield, Mass., undated

The Grange exhibit at the Topsfield Fair is seen from inside the tent.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 225768

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.2550.0200.001

Car racing, Topsfield, Mass., 1933

Cars race on a dirt track at the Topsfield Fair.

Date: 1933

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225770

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.064.001

Chebacco Island from the boat landing, Conomo Point, So. Essex, Mass.

Houses on Chebacco Island can be seen across the water.

Collection: Thomson & Thomson/New England News Company photographic collection, c. 1904-1916

GUSN: 225769

Ref. Code: PC048.001

Birdseye view looking north, Conomo Point, South Essex, Mass.

Houses built around the water are seen at Conomo Point in South Essex, Massachusetts.

Collection: Thomson & Thomson/New England News Company photographic collection, c. 1904-1916

GUSN: 225773

Ref. Code: PC048.002

Fair ride, Topsfield, Mass., 1933

People wait in line and watch a ride at the Topsfield Fair.

Date: 1933

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225771

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.064.002

Frozen Delight ice cream stand, Topsfield, Mass., 1933

Undernath a ferris wheel, fair crowds pass by the Frozen Delight stand at the Topsfield Fair.

Date: 1933

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225772

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.064.003

Motorcycle stunt, Topsfield, Mass., 1933

A man on a motocycle prepares for a stunt at the Topsfield Fair.

Date: 1933

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225774

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.064.004

People viewing a cow, Topsfield, Mass., 1933

Cattle judges consider one of the entrants in the Holstein class.

Date: 1933

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225775

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.064.005

Choate House (Island), Essex, Mass.

The Rufus Choate birthplace house and barn are seen in this image with a hay wagon in the foreground on Hog Island (Choate Island) in Essex, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 225776

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0540.0010.001

View of a motocycle stunt, Topsfield, Mass., 1933

A motorcyclist speeds away after completing a stunt at the Topsfield Fair.

Date: 1933

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225777

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.064.006

View of a car race, Topsfield, Mass., 1933

A ferris wheel provides the backdrop for cars competing at the Topsfield Fair.

Date: 1933

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225778

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.064.007

Exterior view of Choate House and barn, Essex, Mass., undated

A man stands with an oxen team in front of the Choate House and barn on Hog Island (Chaote Island) in Essex, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 225779

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0540.0010.002

View of the Ferris wheel and merry go round, Topsfield, Mass., 1933

A ferris wheel and carousel draw people attending the Topsfield Fair.

Date: 1933

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225780

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.064.008

Charles and Mt. Vernon Streets, east side, Boston, Mass.

The Gary Drug Co. is seen at the intersection of Charles and Mt. Vernon Streets in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 225781

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2220.001

Racetrack, Topsfield, Mass., 1933

Cars are prepared on the racetrack at the Topsfield Fair.

Date: 1933

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 225782

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.064.009

We all use Le Page's Liquid Glue, manufactured by the Russia Cement Co., Gloucester, Mass., undated

The card notes that the glue "sticks everything, ornaments, leather, glass, marble. & c." Cats, mice and spiders are using the glue. In the foreground, a cat glues together a chair, while a spider on the right uses the glue to secure a spider web.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 225797

Ref. Code: EP001.01.056.01.01.001

Negatives

ca. 400 photographic negatives : black-and-white

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 225886

Ref. Code: PC052.01

Prints

ca. 400 photographic prints : black-and-white

Collection: Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

GUSN: 225887

Ref. Code: PC052.02

Old Corner Book Store, corner of Washington and School Streets, Boston, Mass., 1880s

Pedestrians read items in the window of Damrell & Upham, a publisher, bookseller and news agent in the Book Store building. Two horse-drawn vehicles can be seen on School Street. Streetcar tracks can be seen on Washington Street. In addition to the bookstore, signs for a number of businesses are vis...

Date: 1880s

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 225894

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.8760.001