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Back View of Woburn Public Library, 1057-B

The image shows the back view of Woburn Public Library. The building is characterized by its ornate architectural design, featuring multiple levels, large windows, and intricate stonework. Surrounding the library is a grassy area, and additional structures can be seen in the background, including a ...

Photographs of Woburn Public Library, 1058-B

The image features three photographs of the Woburn Public Library. The top photograph shows the library's interior, highlighting a central aisle with bookshelves and decorative features. The middle photograph displays the library's exterior, characterized by its stone construction and an entrance ar...

Photographs of Woburn Public Library, 1059-B

The image contains three photographs of the Woburn Public Library. The top photograph shows an interior view with a prominent arched passage and bookshelves lining the walls. The middle photograph depicts the exterior of the library, featuring its distinctive stone architecture, pointed turrets, and...

Photographs of Woburn Public Library, 1060-B

The image shows a collection of photographs featuring the Woburn Public Library. It includes multiple views of the library's exterior, showcasing its architectural design with a central tower and arched entrance. Additionally, there are interior shots that display the library's spacious reading area...

Woburn Public Library, 1061-B

The image shows the Woburn Public Library, a building with a distinctive stone facade and an ornate tower. In front of the library, there is a statue on a pedestal. The scene includes several trees, with visible power lines above the library grounds.

Woburn Public Library, 1062-B

The image depicts the Woburn Public Library, featuring a large stone building with a prominent tower and intricate architectural details. In the foreground, there is a statue on a pedestal situated on a neatly manicured lawn. The structure exhibits a combination of rounded and pointed arches, and a ...

Woburn Public Library, 1063-B

The image shows the Woburn Public Library, a large stone building with intricate architectural details, including a prominent tower. The structure features arched windows and a steeply pitched roof. In front of the library, there is a statue of a standing figure on a pedestal, situated on a well-mai...

Episcopal Church, 1064-B

The image shows an Episcopal church featuring a stone façade and a tall, pointed tower with Gothic elements. The building has several arched windows and a steeply pitched roof. Trees and grass surround the church, adding to the serene environment.

Glidden Tower, 1065-B

The image shows Glidden Tower, a cylindrical stone structure with crenellations at the top. A narrow staircase runs up the side to a small doorway. The tower is situated in a grassy area with scattered rocks. In the background, there is a view of the coastline along with another tower and a building...

The Bell Tower at Nobsque, 1066-B

The image shows a bell tower structure located near the shoreline at Nobsque. The tower is constructed with a framework that holds a large bell and is positioned on a rocky, grassy slope above the water. In the background, a sailboat is visible on the sea.

Woods Hole from Mowing Hill, 1067-B

The image shows a landscape view of Woods Hole from Mowing Hill. In the foreground, there are stone walls dividing grassy fields with scattered trees. In the background, a town is visible with numerous buildings and houses, and beyond them, there is a body of water extending to the horizon.

Agassiz School, 950-B

The image depicts the Agassiz School, showcasing a long rectangular building with a prominent central section and a pointed roof feature. The structure is surrounded by grass, and a stone wall is partially visible in the foreground. A smaller building is situated nearby, surrounded by some greenery.

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.

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 ...

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...

Hall in C. F. Adams House, 960-B

The image depicts the hall in C. F. Adams House. It features a grand staircase with wooden railings leading upward. The room is adorned with decorative rugs on the hardwood floor, and there's a large ornate clock at the base of the stairs. On the wall, there is a display of shields and a bird sculpt...

Joseph Warren Statue, 970-B

The image shows a statue of Joseph Warren situated on a pedestal in an urban setting. Around the statue are landscaped areas with small bushes and trees. In the background, there are several buildings, including a multi-story brick building and another structure with ivy-covered walls and a prominen...

Newton Theological Seminary Library, 938-B

The image depicts the Newton Theological Seminary Library. It is a multi-story stone building featuring a prominent central tower with a pointed roof. The building has arched windows and detailed masonry, and it sits on a slight incline with trees visible in the background.

North Adams Depot, 940-B

The image shows the North Adams Depot, a prominent train station building with multiple chimneys and a pointed roof. A group of people is gathered on the platform in front of the station, with train tracks visible in the foreground. The depot's sign can be seen near the building. Hills are visible i...

Hoosac Tunnel, Western Portal, 941-B

The image shows the western portal of the Hoosac Tunnel. The entrance is built with stone and has a visible inscription with the name "Hoosac" on it. Railroad tracks lead into the tunnel, and there is natural vegetation surrounding the portal along with hills in the background.

Street Looking Towards Slater's Mill, 943-B

The image shows a street view looking towards Slater's Mill. Two large, multi-story buildings are situated on either side of the dirt road. Leafless trees stand next to the buildings, and a tall smokestack is visible in the background, indicative of an industrial setting.

Samuel Treat Gravestone in Orleans Library, 944-B

The image shows the gravestone of Samuel Treat, located in the Orleans Library. The gravestone is elaborately carved with a scroll-like border and features a winged skull motif at the top. The inscription details Samuel Treat's role as a pious and faithful pastor, who served for 45 years and worked ...

Salem, Massachusetts, Painting by Philip Little, 653-B

The image shows a painting by Philip Little, titled "Salem, Massachusetts." It depicts a dense forest scene with tall trees and a textured forest floor. The style appears to emphasize texture and depth in the depiction of natural elements.

Salem, Massachusetts, Painting by Philip Little, 654-B

The image shows a painting by Philip Little depicting a scene in Salem, Massachusetts. The artwork features an industrial waterfront with large wooden structures and a building emitting smoke in the background. The textured brushstrokes create a dynamic representation of the water and sky.

The Sisters, Painting by Washington Allston, 655-B

The image depicts the painting "The Sisters" by Washington Allston, displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The artwork shows two women, both draped in dark garments, interacting with one another. Below the painting is an elaborate mantelpiece clock adorned with a female figure. The frame of t...

Benjamin Franklin's Birth Record, Boston City Registry, 1377-B

The image shows a page from the Boston City Registry containing handwritten birth records. Several entries list names of children alongside their parents' names and birth dates. The record for "Benjamin son of Josiah" and "Abiah" shows the birth date as 6 January 1706.

Benjamin Franklin's Birth Record, Boston City Registry, 1378-B

The image depicts a handwritten page from the Boston City Registry listing birth records. It contains multiple entries organized by date and includes names of parents and children. The entry for Benjamin Franklin records January 6, 1706, as his birth date.

Letter from Benjamin Franklin, 1379-B

The image is a handwritten letter signed by Benjamin Franklin. The letter discusses topics related to financial matters, rights to fisheries, relations with England, and sentiments about peace versus war. Franklin expresses personal reflections and extends a farewell at the end of the letter. The le...

Letter from Benjamin Franklin, 1380-B

The image is a handwritten letter by Benjamin Franklin, dated January 11, 1744. The document contains text written on aged paper, filling most of the visible space. There are signs of wear and slight discoloration, typical of historical documents.

Letter from Benjamin Franklin, 1381-B

The image depicts a handwritten letter from Benjamin Franklin, dated 1744. The letter includes several lines of text written in cursive script. The document appears to fill the entire page, with margins around the text. The letter is signed at the bottom.

Nathaniel Hawthorne House, 1415-B

The image shows the Hawthorne House. It is a multi-story building with a prominent chimney and several windows. The house is situated between other similar buildings, with a wooden fence enclosing a small yard area in front of the house. A large tree is visible in the foreground, and a person can be...

Nathaniel Hawthorne and Manning House, 1416-B

The image depicts a view of a three-story house identified as the birthplace of Hawthorne. The house is made of wood and features multiple windows and a chimney. It is situated in a neighborhood with other wood-sided houses visible in the background. A wooden fence and a tree are in the foreground.

Letter from Benjamin Franklin to Mr. Johonnot, 1383-B

The image displays a handwritten letter from Benjamin Franklin to Mr. Johonnot. The letter includes a proverb about a rolling stone gathering no moss, suggesting that frequent changing of schools may lead to a loss of learning. Franklin mentions paying Mr. de Marignac’s bill for Johonnot’s expen...

Letter from Benjamin Franklin to His Mother, 1384-B

The image features a letter from Benjamin Franklin to his mother, dated April 12, 1750. The text is handwritten on a sheet of paper, affixed within a frame or binding. The letter includes Franklin’s signature. There is also a stamp in the lower left corner indicating the document is part of the Bo...

Letter from Benjamin Franklin to His Mother, 1385-B

The image shows a handwritten letter from Benjamin Franklin to his mother, dated April 12, 1750. The letter features neat cursive handwriting on a single sheet of paper. Visible at the bottom of the letter are Franklin's signature and the seal of the Boston Athenaeum.

Headstone of Anne, Wife of Josiah Franklin, Granary Burial Ground, 1386-B

The image shows a headstone with inscriptions dedicated to Anne, the wife of Josiah Franklin, who died on July 9, 1689. The stone features decorative carvings of winged figures on either side and contains additional inscriptions for Joseph and Ebenezer, sons of Josiah Franklin, detailing their death...

The Franklin Monument, Granary Burial Ground, 1387-B

The image shows the Franklin Monument, an obelisk situated in the Granary Burial Ground. The monument prominently features the name "FRANKLIN" inscribed on its surface. Surrounding the monument are numerous gravestones, suggesting it is set within a cemetery. Tall trees and a building with arched wi...

Tablet on Franklin Monument, Granary Burial Ground, 1388-B

The image shows a plaque on the Franklin Monument at Granary Burial Ground. The plaque is dedicated to Josiah Franklin and his wife Abiah. It contains an inscription honoring their memory and is erected by citizens as a mark of respect for their illustrious author. The plaque is mounted on a stone s...

The Gift of Franklin, Boston School Medal, 1393-B

The image shows both sides of the Boston School Medal, labeled as the "Gift of Franklin." One side features a profile portrait with the inscription "THE GIFT OF FRANKLIN" and the year "MDCCXC" (1790 in Roman numerals). The reverse side contains the words "AWARDED TO" above a floral motif.

Eliza Ballou Garfield and Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, 1412-B

The image features two separate portraits. On the left is Eliza Ballou Garfield, seated and reading a book, with a lamp visible on a table beside her and intricate details on the chair. On the right is Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, also known as Mrs. James A. Garfield, seated and facing the camera, wea...

Letter from Benjamin Franklin to Mr. Johonnot, 1382-B

The image is a handwritten letter dated January 25, 1782, from Benjamin Franklin to Mr. Johonnot. The letter begins with "My dear young Friend," and discusses topics such as the receipt of letters from Boston, Franklin's pleasure at hearing positive accounts of Johonnot from Mr. de Marignac, and adv...

Franklin and Faulkner Monuments, Mount Auburn Cemetery, 1389-B

The image shows two monuments at Mount Auburn Cemetery, identified as the Franklin and Faulkner Monuments. The Franklin Monument is a tall obelisk with the name "Franklin" inscribed on it. The Faulkner Monument is a square pillar with ornate carvings at the top. Both monuments are set on a snowy lan...

Josiah Franklin's Bill for Candles to the City of Boston, 1390-B

The image displays a handwritten bill dated 1709. It is Josiah Franklin's bill for candles to the city of Boston. The document lists several transactions for candles, including dates, amounts, and prices. It is signed by Josiah Franklin.

The Imperial Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg, Russia Diploma to Benjamin Franklin, 1391-B

The image depicts a diploma from the Imperial Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg, Russia, awarded to Benjamin Franklin. The diploma features ornate embellishments, including columns with illustrations on either side and a decorative border at the top. Text in Latin appears prominently in the cent...

The Gift of Franklin, Boston School Medal, 1392-B

The image displays two sides of the Boston School Medal, known as "The Gift of Franklin." The obverse side features a profile portrait inscribed with "B. Franklin," along with the text "THE GIFT OF FRANKLIN" and the date "MDCCCXXI" (1821 in Roman numerals). The reverse side is adorned with a ribbon ...

The Gift of Franklin, Boston School Medal, 1394-B

The image depicts both sides of the Boston School Medal known as "The Gift of Franklin." The left side features a portrait in profile of a man identified by the inscription "THE GIFT OF FRANKLIN" and the year "MDCCXC" (1790). The right side shows an ornate design with a banner reading "AWARDED TO" a...

Colonial Paper Money, Printed by Benjamin Franklin, 1395-B

The image shows a sheet of colonial paper money printed by Benjamin Franklin. It displays various denominations, including one dollar, two dollars, three dollars, six dollars, seven dollars, and eight dollars. Each note contains decorative borders, text detailing its value, and signatures. The notes...

Benjamin Franklin Bust, 1396-B

The image shows a bust of Benjamin Franklin. The sculpture is placed on a round pedestal with inscriptions indicating it was given in 1897 by Frank Wood. There is a plaque crediting Baldwin Coolidge as the photographer.

Benjamin Franklin Bust, 1397-B

The image shows a bust of Benjamin Franklin, depicted with long hair and wearing a draped garment. The bust is mounted on a pedestal with an inscription that reads "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 1706-1790 GIVEN IN 1887 FRANK WOOD". The photograph is credited to Baldwin Coolidge.

Benjamin Franklin, Painting by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, 1398-B

The image is a painting of Benjamin Franklin by Jean-Baptiste Greuze. It features a portrait of a man with shoulder-length hair wearing a formal garment, including a white cravat. The background is plain, drawing focus to the subject's face.