Historic New England

Newsboys at Parker's News Stand, Medford, Mass., 1903

Group portrait of newsboys standing outside Parker's News Stand with delivery carts.

Date: 1903

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196268

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5400.0100.002

Girl shaking hands with a pony, undated

A pony stands with his forelegs on a stool and shakes hands with a little girl.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196269

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0250.0600.001

Aerial view of T-Wharf, Boston, Mass., 1914

The T Wharf area is seen with commercial buildings, the Boston Elevated Railway and various ships in the harbor and moored at the pier.

Date: 1914

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196270

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.7790.006

Operation re-enactment, Bigelow Theater, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass., February 25, 1893

An operation is re-enacted by Harvard Medical School students in the Bigelow Theater, Massachusetts General Hospital.

Date: 1893-02-25

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196273

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5570.003

View of Tremont Street facing Park Street Church, Boston, Mass., undated

Horse-drawn vehicles travel up and down Tremont Street in the rain with Park Street Church in the distance.

Date: 1897-1920

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196276

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.7910.002

Willow Brook in the snow, Biddeford Pool, Me.

Snow covers farms along Willow Brook in Biddeford, Maine. A road runs over a bridge that fords the brook. A boy squats next to the brook.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196277

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0210.0020.008

Bridge and lagoon, Public Garden, Boston, Mass.

Several men stand on the footbridge that spans the pond in the Boston Public Garden.The plan for the Public Garden by George F. Meacham included a pond. The four-acre lagoon was completed in 1861. Architect William Gibbons Preston designed the suspension footbridge, which was finished in 1867. The s...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196278

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6690.002

The launching of the "Edith Symington," Newburyport, Mass., undated

Passengers stand on the deck and a crowd on shore watches the launching of the "Edith Symington" in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196279

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2030.0180.001

Boston and Albany Railroad, location unknown, undated

Train workers and other individuals pose in front of engine number 142.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196280

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.TMP.002

U.S. Life-Saving Station crew on the beach with lifeboats and equipment, Hull, Mass.

Crew members of the U.S. Life-Saving Service Station at Hull, Massachusetts are shown in this informal portrait. The coast of the south shore from Point Allerton to Scituate was a very dangerous area for ships trying to enter Boston Harbor and there were many shipwrecks. This station was established...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196281

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1430.0050.001

View of Armistice Day parade passing the Massachusetts State House, Boston, Mass., Nov. 11, 1929

Men in uniform march past the State House on Beacon Street for the 1929 Armistice Day parade.

Date: 1929-11-11

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196282

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.1450.0100.001

Exterior view of the John Robbins House, Acton, Mass., undated

Cows graze in a field in front of the John Robbins House, 144 Great Road, in Acton, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196285

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0020.0050.002

New England in Soconyland, 1929, road map of New England, Standard Oil Company of New York, 26 Broadway, New York, New York, 1929

The item has an index of cities and towns, a Boston map and highway connections between Maine and eastern Canada.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 196286

Ref. Code: EP001.07.01.TMP.003

Stereograph of the C.T. Sampson Shoe Manufactory, North Adams, Mass., undated

Workers pose outside the C.T. Sampson Shoe factory in North Adams, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196287

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.1310.0010.001

View of Cohasset Common, Cohasset, Mass., 1927

Buildings and trees frame the Cohasset Common.

Date: 1927

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196288

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.1040.0020.001

Railroad Station, Cohasset, Mass.

The lower left of the card has printed "Published by R.H. Nichols." The handwritten inscription reads "P.S. Perhaps this card gives a better idea of the liveliness in store for us. J.F."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196289

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.1040.0040.002

Jackson Square in winter, East Weymouth, Mass.

Trolley tracks are in the foreground with a streetcar in the distance in this image of Jackson Square in East Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196290

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.1040.0040.001

Exterior view of the Washington School, East Weymouth, Mass., undated

The Washington School is seen with a horse-drawn vehicle standing in the street.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196291

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3370.0060.001

View of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, Weymouth Landing Station, Weymouth, Mass., undated

A railroad car stands on the tracks with a horse-drawn wagon next to it.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196292

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3370.0060.002

Exterior view of the Odd Fellows Building, East Weymouth, Mass., undated

A horse-drawn vehicle stands outside the Odd Fellows Building in East Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196293

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3370.0060.003

View from Soldier's Monument, Weymouth Heights, Weymouth, Mass., undated

A streetcar approaches Watch House Hill as seen from the Soldier's Monument in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196294

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3370.0060.004

View of Hull Street and the Old North Church, Boston, Mass., undated

Hull Street is seen looking towards Christ Church, also known as the Old North Church with a man and child on the sidewalk. This view was taken prior to 1954, when the steeple and clock face shown were destroyed by Hurricane Carol. A part of the Copp's Hill Burying Ground can be seen on the left sid...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196295

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.7010.002

Advertisement for Bigelow Brothers & Kennard, 331 Washington Street, corner of West Street, Boston, Mass., 1867

The ad announces the opening of the new store which carries fine watches, gems, rich jewelry and silver and plated ware. The page is from the "Atlantic Monthly Advertiser."

Date: 1867

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 196296

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.031

Advertisement for Bigelow, Kennard & Co., goldsmiths, silversmiths, jewellers and importers, 511 Washington St., Boston, Mass., 1907

The Company carries jewelry, clocks, pottery and lighting fixtures.

Date: 1907

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 196297

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.032

Envelope for A. Blocklinger, manufacturer of fine hair jewelry, No. 493 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1870s

Blocklinger repairs all kinds of jewelry. The business is located between Temple Place and West Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 196298

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.036

Trade card for Shreve, Crump & Low, jewelers & silversmiths, 228 & 230 Washington, corner of Summer Street, Boston, Mass., undated

An eagle dominates the trade card for Shreve, Crump & Low.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 196299

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.030

Advertisement for Jones, Ball & Poor, silversmiths & jewelers,, No. 226 Washington Street and Summner Street, Boston, Mass.

The business is located at the "sign of the golden eagle."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 196300

Ref. Code: EP001.01.068.01.01.033

View of a boat landing, Braintree, Mass., undated

A boat landing and the East Harbor is seen from Toll Bridge, in Braintree, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196306

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.TMP.011

Washington St., Weymouth Landing, Weymouth, Mass.

Trees line snow covered Washington Street in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196307

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3370.0030.001

View of Washington Square from Norfolk Square, Weymouth, Mass., undated

Parked cars and a streetcar can be seen in this image of Washington Square in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196308

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3370.0020.001

Exterior view of the Old Oaken Bucket House, Scituate, Mass., undated

The Old Oaken Bucket House and well is seen in Scituate, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196309

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2610.0090.001

View of the Old Mill, as seen from the Greenbush Post Office, Scituate, Mass., undated

A horse and buggy go past the Old Mill in Scituate, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196310

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2610.0090.002

Gate at Dreamwold, Scituate, Mass.

The gate at Dreamwold, the Thomas W. Lawson estate, is seen with a house standing next to it.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196311

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.4170.0060.004

Post Office, Egypt, Mass.

The post office is an ivy covered building in Egypt, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196312

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.4170.0060.002

Exterior view of the Lawson House, "The Nest", Scituate, Mass., undated

The Lawson House is seen with the outer wall covered in climbing plants.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196313

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2610.0050.001

Railroad Station, North Scituate, Mass.

Passengers wait on the platform for the train in North Scituate, Massachusetts. "New Haven" is stamped above the caption.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196314

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.4170.0060.003

Railroad station, Egypt, Mass.

Automobiles and horse-drawn vehicles stand in front of the railroad station in Egypt, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196315

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.4170.0060.001

First Congregational Church, Hingham, Mass., undated

A man stands in the foreground next to a small tree. The building was erected 1681.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196316

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0790.0010.001

Exterior view of the Parson Gay House, Hingham, Mass., undated

The Ebenezer Gay House, at 89 North Street, is seen from the road with climbing plants in front of the structure.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196317

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1320.0020.001

Stereograph of the Samuel Cushing House, Hingham, Mass., undated

A large tree casts a shadow on the Samuel Cushing House in Hingham, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196318

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0790.0010.002

Bird's eye view harbor looking north from Old Burying Ground, Hingham, Mass., ca. 1915

The Hingham harbor is seen from the Old Burying Ground in Hingham, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1915

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196319

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.2260.0040.001

The R.R. Station, Braintree, Mass.

Depiction of the railroad station in Braintree with people standing on the platform waiting for the train.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196320

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.114

East Braintree Railroad Station

View of the East Braintree railroad station as seen from the street with houses behind a row of trees.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196321

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.TMP.115

Old Colony Railroad fall and winter arrangement, depot corner of South and Kneeland Streets, Boston, September 26, 1849

The train schedule will start on October 1, 1849.

Date: 1849-09-26

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196322

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.TMP.003

Old Colony Railroad notice, location unknown, February 1, 1853

Train passengers are expected to purchase tickets before boarding unless they are at a station without a ticket office.

Date: 1853-02-01

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196323

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.TMP.004

South Shore Railroad schedule, Cohasset, Mass., April 29, 1859

The schedule will start on May 2, 1859 with trains leaving the depot of the Old Colony and Fall River Railroad on the corner of South and Kneeland Streets in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1859-04-29

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 196324

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.TMP.005

Firefighters, bystanders, and firefighting equipment on ruins of Devonshire St., Boston, Mass., after the Great Boston Fire, 1872

This photograph shows firemen on Devonshire Street standing around steamer no. 10, "the Cataract," with rubble and smoking buildings in the background. The intact Post Office, which was constructed using fireproof materials, can be seen in the background.

Date: 1872

Collection: James Wallace Black photographic collection of the Boston Fire, 1872

GUSN: 196325

Ref. Code: PC013.009