Historic New England

[Professor Turner]

A watercolor sketch of an African-American man with a shoe shining kit and chair. A sign on the chair reads "It is a shame of you and disgrace to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to wear your boots so dirty when you can get a shine for 5 cents from A. Turner." The image is inscribed "A.E." and "A. ...

Date: 1882

Collection: Arthur Elliot graphic collection

GUSN: 223340

Ref. Code: GC005.12

"Near Tafts Hotel - Point Shirley"

A view of the beach near Tafts Hotel on Point Shirley in Winthrop, Massachusetts, showing a mostly deserted beach, a bench, and the heads of two people seated downhill from the viewer in the lower right hand corner of the painting.

Date: 1882

Collection: Arthur Elliot graphic collection

GUSN: 223343

Ref. Code: GC005.09

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1856

This newspaper page is of the chamber for the Massachusetts House of Representatives, showing the seats for the representatives on the floor and people watching in the galleries.

Date: 1856

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 223346

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1300.012

The Senate Chamber, State House, Boston / The Hall of Representatives, State House, Boston

This newspaper page consists of two prints, the upper print showing the Senate Chamber and the lower print showing the Hall of Representatives in the State House.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 223353

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1300.010

"Jamaica Pond in Boston"

A view of Jamaica Pond in Jamaica Plain, Boston, showing a woman with a dog, two people in a canoe, and houses and trees along the shore.

Date: 1882

Collection: Arthur Elliot graphic collection

GUSN: 223347

Ref. Code: GC005.04

[Nantasket Beach, Hull, Mass.]

A view of Nantasket Beach in Hull, Massachusetts, showing buildings along the shore, a wheeled structure on the beach, a horse and carriage and workmen in the distance, and in the background a view of what may be the Atlantic House, a celebrated summer hotel which overlooks the water from a bluff.

Date: 1882

Collection: Arthur Elliot graphic collection

GUSN: 223349

Ref. Code: GC005.08

"Fire alarm, Newspapers waiting for post"

A view of a fire alarm and mailbox on a Boston sidewalk. On top of the mailbox is a stack of newspapers waiting to be delivered. Elliot was careful to record the details of daily life in Boston, including this scene. The fire alarm system in Boston was one fo the earliest and most efficient in the c...

Date: 1882

Collection: Arthur Elliot graphic collection

GUSN: 223354

Ref. Code: GC005.03

"Lunched here."

A view of Arlington Street in Boston showing houses and trees lining the street, a church, and a woman walking away from the viewer.

Date: 1882-04-19

Collection: Arthur Elliot graphic collection

GUSN: 223355

Ref. Code: GC005.05

American House, Boston

An exterior view of the front of the American House Hotel, located on Hanover and Sudbury Streets in Boston, showing multiple horse drawn conveyances and pedestrians.

Date: 1852

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 223364

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2150.002

"Our Room, Columbus Avenue, Boston"

An interior view of the boarding house room in which the Elliots stayed while visiting Boston showing a kettle on a warming stand, a pet bird on a perch, picture frames and Japanese fans on the mantle over the fireplace, chairs, a sofa, windows with drapes, and a table.

Date: 1882

Collection: Arthur Elliot graphic collection

GUSN: 223361

Ref. Code: GC005.11

"Arlington Gardens"

A view of the Boston Public Garden showing a Swan Boat and other boats on the water of the pond, a woman walking along the shore, and in the distance the bridge across the water from one side of the Public Garden to the other. The golden dome of the Massachusetts State House is just visible over the...

Date: 1882

Collection: Arthur Elliot graphic collection

GUSN: 223363

Ref. Code: GC005.01

Ladies Fair for the Poor, at Music Hall Boston, March 8, 1858

This image shows an indoor fair with booths and a pole with streamers in the center within the Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1858-03-08

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 223367

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2050.001

"Mt. Auburn Cemetry [sic], Boston"

A view of Willow Pond in Mount Auburn Cemetery showing a pond with a bird and a small structure in it, a path along the edge of the pond, and trees surrounding it. The cemetery straddles the town line between Cambridge and Watertown, and Willow Pond is in Watertown.

Date: 1882-05-22

Collection: Arthur Elliot graphic collection

GUSN: 223368

Ref. Code: GC005.06

Horticultural Exhibition, at the Music Hall, Boston

This image shows the exhibits and crowds at the Massachusetts Horticultural Exhibition at the Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. The image verso has "Oct. 20, 1855, Ballou's Pictorial."

Date: 1855-10-20

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 223370

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2050.002

Young men's bible class, Tremont Temple, Boston, Mass., Apr. 10, 1898

Group portrait of a youn men's bible class at the Tremont Temple in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1898-04-10

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 223372

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.511

The first triennial festival of the Handel and Haydn Society, Boston, Mass.--The Grand Opening performance on Tuesday evening, May 5th, at the Boston Music Hall

This print shows the inside of the Boston Music Hall with its large organ at the back. A conductor stands in the middle of the image, directing the members of the Handel and Haydn Society as they perform to a full house.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 223377

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2050.005

Interior of a room in an unidentified building, undated

Interior view of a room with paintings, plants and a statue.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 223374

Ref. Code: PC001.01.TMP.512

Interior view of the New Music Hall, Boston

The Boston Music Hall interior is described in Gleason's Pictorial, December 18, 1852 (v.3, no.25, whole no.77).

Date: 1852-12-18

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 223380

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2050.006

Fair of the Boston Young Men's Christian Association, in aid of the Building Fund, at the Music Hall, Dec. 21st to 30th 1858

An interior view of a fair held in the Boston Music Hall by the Boston Youth Men's Christian Organization. The Boston Music Hall is now the Orpheum Theatre.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 223381

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2050.004

Great Organ, Music Hall, Boston

The Great Organ is viewed within the Boston Music Hall.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 223382

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.2050.003

Trimming the bonnet

A female model, in period costume, trims a bonnet in front of a fireplace at the Cooper-Frost-Austin House, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The image verso has: "Cooper Austin House, Cambridge, Mass., 3 Jan. 1916 WSA."

Collection: Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

GUSN: 223452

Ref. Code: PC039.USMA.09.023

Trimming the pie

In this staged photograph a female model trims a pie crust in the kitchen of the Cooper Austin House. The image verso has "Cooper Austin House, Cambridge, Mass."

Collection: Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

GUSN: 223470

Ref. Code: PC039.USMA.09.024

Col. Josiah Quincy Mansion, seen from the southwest, about 1890

This image shows an exterior view of the Josiah Quincy House, as seen from the southwest, about 1890.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224832

Ref. Code: PC006.QUI.01.010

Josiah Quincy House, Wollaston, Mass.

The Josiah Quincy House is seen from the road.

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224833

Ref. Code: PC006.QUI.01.011

Maple tree uprooted in backyard at Josiah Quincy House, by the hurricane, August 31, 1954

This image shows uprooted trees in the backyard of the Josiah Quincy House.

Date: 1954-08-31

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224834

Ref. Code: PC006.QUI.01.012

Josiah Quincy House, Quincy, Mass.

A car sits in front of the Josiah Quincy House in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Date: 1938-1939

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224835

Ref. Code: PC006.QUI.01.013

Fallen chestnut tree behind the Josiah Quincy House, Quincy, Mass.,1954

A fallen chestnut tree is seen behind the hedge at the Josiah Quincy House.

Date: 1954

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224836

Ref. Code: PC006.QUI.01.014

Col. Josiah Quincy House, built 1770, Quincy, Mass.

The Josiah Quincy House is framed by trees in this image.

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224837

Ref. Code: PC006.QUI.01.015

Oblique exterior view of the Eleazer Arnold House, in winter, Lincoln, R.I., undated

The Arnold House is seen in winter through bare tree branches with snow on the ground.

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224839

Ref. Code: PC006.ARN.01.013

Exterior view of the Barrett House, New Ipswich, N.H., Sept. 9, 1912

The Barrett House in New Ipswich, New Hampshire is seen from the street.

Date: 1912-09-28

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224840

Ref. Code: PC006.BAR.01.001

Exterior view of the Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House, Gloucester, Mass., undated

The Sleeper-McCann House, known as Beauport, is seen from across the front lawn.

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224841

Ref. Code: PC006.BEA.01.021

Exterior view of the Browne House from the dirt road, Watertown, Mass., undated

Two individuals sit outside the Browne House in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224843

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.006

Exterior view of the Browne House in winter, Watertown, Mass., undated

The Browne House is shown with patches of snow on the ground.

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224844

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.007

Interior view of the Browne House when used as a tea room, Watertown, Mass., Aug., 1924

An interior room of the Browne House is shown as a tea room.

Date: 1924-08

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224845

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.008

Exterior view of the Coffin House, Newbury, Mass., undated

Two exterior views of the Coffin House as seen from the road. There is a large shadow cast over the front lawn and a man stands on the sidewalk in front of the front gate.

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224850

Ref. Code: PC006.COF.01.014

Interior view of the Coffin House, Newbury, Mass., undated

A room in the Coffin House which has wallpaper, an exposed beam in the ceiling, two chairs, a large keyboard instrument, and a portrait and needlwork on the walls.

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224851

Ref. Code: PC006.COF.01.015

Quincy Mansion, Wollaston

The Josiah Quincy House is seen from across the lawn.The bottom left corner of the image is missing.

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224852

Ref. Code: PC006.QUI.01.016

Josiah Quincy House, Quincy, Mass.

The view of the Josiah Quincy House is partially blocked on one side by a large tree.

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224853

Ref. Code: PC006.QUI.01.017

Josiah Quincy House, Quincy, Mass.

The Josiah Quincy House is seen from the street.

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 224854

Ref. Code: PC006.QUI.01.018

Temporary

Series

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

GUSN: 224880

Ref. Code: PC013.TMP

Boston fire, Kilby and Water Streets, 1872

A group of people stand in front of the building rubble at Kilby and Water Streets in Boston, Massachusetts. Signs, sticking out of the rubble, give the relocation addresses for businesses.

Date: 1872

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

GUSN: 224882

Ref. Code: PC013.TMP.001

Boston fire, Pearl Street, 1872

Building ruins at 60 Pearl Street, Boston, Massachusetts can be seen through the smoke. Also shows ruins on Congress Street.

Date: 1872

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

GUSN: 224883

Ref. Code: PC013.TMP.002

Boston fire, Trinity Church in the rear, 1872

A group of men stand in front of ruins in downtown Boston with the rear of Trinity Church in the background. The image shows a sign for "Black Photo."

Date: 1872

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

GUSN: 224893

Ref. Code: PC013.TMP.004

Boston fire, Winthrop Square, 1872

Works crews clear rubble from the Great Fire in Winthrop Square with ruins and several intact buildings in the background. Possibly 152 Devonshire, the site of the Freeland, Harding, and Richardson Store, with the Post Office visible in the left corner.

Date: 1872

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

GUSN: 224898

Ref. Code: PC013.TMP.005

Old Trinity Church on Summer Street after the fire, 1872

Onlookers stand by the rubble next to old Trinity Church on Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts after the Great Fire of 1872. OVP109, [3]." The verso also has: "A.H. Rickards, 19 1/4 x 23 1/2 #1335."

Date: 1872

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

GUSN: 224901

Ref. Code: PC013.TMP.006

Boston fire, Milk Street looking from Pearl Street, 1872

Onlookers and soldiers stand in the rubble on Milk Street after the Great Fire in Boston, Massachusetts. Many removal signs can also be seen.

Date: 1872

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

GUSN: 224903

Ref. Code: PC013.TMP.007

Boston fire, Federal Street looking towards Pearl Street, Steamer 10, 1872

The number 10 steam fire engine is surrounded by workers and onlookers in the midst of rubble on Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1872

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

GUSN: 225011

Ref. Code: PC013.TMP.008

Onlookers stand next to a tall fire ruin, 1872

Onlookers sit and stand in ruins from the Great Fire of Boston in 1872. A sign visible in the rubble says "Smolander's." There are signs, planted in the rubble, stating where businesses have relocated due to the fire.

Date: 1872

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

GUSN: 225012

Ref. Code: PC013.TMP.009

Firemen in the street outside a numbered building facade, 1872

Firemen, workers and onlookers stand in the street outside a building facade showing the numbers for the businesses. A sign for "Black Photo" is visible in the image.

Date: 1872

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

GUSN: 225013

Ref. Code: PC013.TMP.010

Bridge in woods, East Douglas, Mass.

A view of a bridge in a wooded area shows the road disappearing into the trees.

Date: 1898-1905

Collection: Alice Augusta Rogerson Brown photographic collection, 1898-1909, undated

GUSN: 221949

Ref. Code: PC018.1.1.3.330

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