Historic New England

Ocean Front of the Thomas Wigglesworth House, Manchester, Mass., Feb. 1889

This side elevation shows the ocean view of a summer cottage designed for Thomas Wigglesworth by Gridley James Fox Bryant at 9 Old Neck Road in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. The design combines Queen Anne and Colonial Revival elements. One of a set of fourteen sheets.

Date: 1889

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 221259

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0600.001.001

Window detail drawings and side elevation of Holbrook Hall, Newton, Mass., 1858

These architectural drawings show a side elevation and three detail drawings of windows of Holbrook House, the summer house of William Sumner Appleton and his family, in Newton, Massachusetts. His son, William Sumner Appleton, was the co-founder of the Society for the Preservation of New England Ant...

Date: 1858

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 221264

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0800.001.001

Tremont and Boylston Streets in 1800, Boston, Mass., 1866

The drawings are divided into three sections: Tremont Street from Court to Bromfield Street, View of Tremont Street from Hamilton Place to Boylston Street, View of Boylston Street from Tremont to Carver.

Date: 1866

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221270

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.022

Exterior view of the Bromfield House, Boston, Mass., 1850

Exterior view of Bromfield House on Old Bromfield Street, with a carriage and employees in front and a barber shop next door.

Date: 1850

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221271

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.023-1

Exterior view of the rear facade of the King-Hooper House, Marblehead, Mass., undated

This exterior view of the King-Hooper House in Marblehead, Mass. shows the rear facade and a detail of the gambrel roof.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221279

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.200-A

Exterior view of the Otis House and the Old West Church, Boston, Mass., undated

Exterior view of the Otis House and Old West Church from Cambridge Street.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221277

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.025

Exterior view of the Craddock-Tufts House, Medford, Mass., undated

An exterior view of Riverside Avenue, Medford, Mass. showing the Craddock-Tufts House, street view and two duplex houses.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221281

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.202-A

Exterior view of 85 and 87 Court Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The storefront for C. Copeland Confectionery can be seen in the image. To the right is B.S. Wright & Company Ninoken Oyster House, wholesale and retail.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221280

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.029-B

Grand Army of the Republic parade, Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.

A group of civil war musicians pass the viewing stand as part of the veterans parade in front of the State House on Beacon Street. President Benjamin Harrison and General William Tecumseh Sherman were in attendance. The 24th Grand Army Encampment took place in Boston in August 1890.

Date: 1890

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221285

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.034

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln

1 photographic print : photomechanical ; 19 x 24 inches

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221289

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.036-A

Exterior view of the Heath House, Melrose, Mass., undated

An exterior view of the Heath House, Melrose, Massachusetts, showing the trees and shrubs in front.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221296

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.203

View of High Street, Boston, Mass., undated

High Street, before the Fire of 1872, is seen with commercial buildings in the leather district. Alexander Moseley, sole and upper leather, is at number 48. Field, Converse & Allen, hides & leather, is at number 52-58. Men and boys stand underneath the Day, Wilcox & Company sign on High Street. Tho...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221292

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.045-A

Interior view of the parlor of Mount Vernon Place, Boston, Mass., ca. 1888

Interior view of a parlor of a Mount Vernon Place residence, showing large plants, statues and paintings on the wall.

Date: ca. 1888

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221295

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.047-C

Exterior view of Pump Station, Milford Water Works, Milford, Mass., undated

A girl and boy stand outside the pump station in the image. A beaded man looks out the window next to the children. In the street two men sit in a horse-drawn buggy. There are several other structures to the right in the image. The corporation officers and board of directors are listed on the bott...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221298

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.204

Courtyard, Harrison Avenue houses, Boston, Mass., undated

Exterior view of a courtyard of Harrison Avenue houses, Boston Massachusetts, with children in the foreground and buildings and roof decks in the background.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221301

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.048

View of the Iron Highway Bridge, Lowell, Mass., undated

Exterior view of the Iron Highway Bridge in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221303

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.056-B

Aerial view of the Spencer-Pierce-Little House, Newbury, Mass., 1980

An aerial view of the Spencer-Pierce-Little House, Newbury, Mass., including a farm and the surrounding Newbury area.

Date: 1980

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221308

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.206-D

View of Boston and the Charles River from the State House, Boston, Mass., undated

Panoramic view of Boston, the Charles River, Boston Common and rooftops from the State House.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221309

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.092

Aerial view of Newbury, Mass., 1980

1 photographic print : 24 x 24 inches

Date: 1980

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221310

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.206-E

Exterior view of the Gate Lodge, Frederick Ames Estate, North Easton, Mass., undated

This exterior view shows the Gate Lodge with its arched gate designed by H.H. Richardson.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221314

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.209

View of Back Bay, Boston, Mass., 1857

1 photograph : mounted ; 22 1/4 x 16 1/2 inches

Date: 1857

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221311

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.093

View from the State House dome, Boston, Mass., undated

Boston is seen from the State House Dome with rooftops, steeples and Bowdoin Street in the foreground.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221312

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.093-5

View of Back Bay, Boston, Mass., undated

1 photograph : mounted ; 22 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221315

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.093-6

Site of the Post Office, Boston, Mass., Sept. 1, 1875

Panoramic view of the site of the Post Office in Boston, Massachusetts, showing the foundation of the building, workers, horse and carts, blocks and tables for moving stone.

Date: 1875-09-01

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221316

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.094

Opening of the Harvard-Boston Aero meet, Mass., Sept. 3, 1910

Panoramic view of the Harvard-Boston Aero meet showing various types of aeroplanes on the ground and in the air. Also includes a crowd along the sidelines and in the bleachers.

Date: 1910-09-03

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221318

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.095

View of Copley Square, Boston, Mass., undated

Panoramic view of Copley Square showing Trinity church, the Boston Public Library, the Old Boston Museum, horse and carriages and pedestrians.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221319

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.102-1

View of Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston, Mass., ca. 1890

Exterior view of Trinity Church in Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts, before the porch was added.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221321

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.102-6

Quarry for Trinity Church, Boston, Mass., undated

Photograph depicts the quarry with workers and equipment.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221323

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.102-7

View from Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., Nov. 22, 1872

Panoramic view of the Great Fire damage from Chauncy Street, Boston.

Date: 1872-11-22

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221324

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.103

View from the corner of Washington and Bromfield Streets, Boston, Mass., Nov. 9, 1872

Panoramic view of from the corner of Washington and Bromfield Streets.

Date: 1872-11-09

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221325

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.104

Columbus Avenue railroad bridge, Boston, Mass., undated

Exterior view of the Columbus Avenue bridge with a boxcar and coal car on the tracks. A work crew stands in front of the bridge.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221327

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.118

View of the Federal Street Church and surrounding streets, Boston, Mass., undated

Exterior view of the Federal Street Church and surrounding streets, with many visable business signs.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221329

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.120

View of the Federal Street Church and surrounding streets, Boston, Mass., undated

Exterior view of the Federal Street Church and surrounding streets, with many visable business signs.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221332

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.121-A

View of the Federal Street Church and surrounding streets, Boston, Mass., undated

Exterior view of the Federal Street Church and surrounding streets, with many visable business signs.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221333

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.121-B

View of King's Chapel, Boston, Mass., Sept. 17, 1856

Exterior rear view of King's Chapel and the City Hall grounds showing the statue of Benjamin Franklin with a number of people standing around it.

Date: 1856-09-17

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221334

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.122-A

View of King's Chapel, Boston, Mass., undated

Exterior rear view of King's Chapel showing the statue of Benjamin Franklin in front of City Hall.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221337

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.122-B

View of King's Chapel, Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A cart stands on the corner with King's Chapel in the background.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 221339

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.123

Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Side chair has fully upholstered square back with short ruffle along bottom edge; square stiles continuing into rear legs; over-the-rail upholstered seat with short ruffle along bottom edge; front legs with bulb, vasifrom, and...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307306

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.002.007

Neoclassical-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has curved crest with swelled center section; splat formed by seven curved vertical elements joined at middle; upholstered seat with serpentine front and single row of metal tacks along bottom ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307307

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.002.008

Neoclassical-style Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style arm chair has curved crest with swelled center section; splat formed by seven curved vertical elements joined at middle; curved arms and continuous curved arm supports; upholstered seat with serpentine fr...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307308

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.002.009

Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Arm chair has fully upholstered rectangular back with short ruffle along bottom edge and serpentine crest rail; square stiles continuing into rear legs; over-the-rail upholstered seat with short ruffle along bottom edge; front...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307309

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.002.010

Unidentified bedroom, location unknown, undated

The room has a rolltop desk and a stove. Two fishing nets, hung from the walls, hold framed portraits. A shelf above the stove holds a clock and framed portraits. A mandolin rests at the foot of the desk. On the back of the door is a poster which reads "Base Ball! Boston College vs. Colby, College F...

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 307312

Ref. Code: PC002.USUnknown.213.002

Neoclassical-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has yoke-shaped crest; pierced vasiform splat with carved rosettes at top; rectangular over-the-rail upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; raked rear legs; tapered ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307315

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.003.001

Neoclassical-style Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style arm chair has yoke-shaped crest; pierced vasiform splat with carved rosettes at top; curved arms with continuous molded arm supports; rectangular over-the-rail upholstered seat with single row of metal ta...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307316

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.003.002

Chippendale-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Front view is shown. Chippendale-style side chair has yoke-shaped crest with carved central shell and carved flaring ears; pierced splat with scrolling tracery pattern; upholstered trapezoidal seat; raked rear legs; and cabriole front legs with acant...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307317

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.003.003

Chippendale-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style side chair has yoke-shaped crest with carved central shell and carved flaring ears; pierced owl's-eye splat; molded stiles; seat with serpentine front, over-the-rail upholstery, and single row of metal tac...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307319

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.003.004

Chippendale-style Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style arm chair has yoke-shaped crest with carved central shell and carved flaring ears; pierced owl's-eye splat; curved arms and arm supports; seat with serpentine front, over-the-rail upholstery, and single ro...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307320

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.003.005

Neoclassical-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has slightly concave crest rail; pierced vasiform splat composed of ffive narrow slats; rectangular over-the-rail upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; raked rear l...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307326

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.003.006

Neoclassical-style Arm Chair

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style arm chair has slightly concave crest rail; pierced vasiform splat composed of fiver narrow slats; curved arms with continuous arm supports; rectangular over-the-rail upholstered seat with single row of me...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307327

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.003.007

"Dining Chairs of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Dining Chairs of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has molded shield-shaped back with five ribs rising from base to top; inlaid or painted decoration on back including foliate spray on top plaque and pattern on base...

Date: 1906-05-22

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 307329

Ref. Code: CC010.001.006.004.001

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