Historic New England

View from our new office duirng a late snow storm

Depicts a view from Gleason's Publishing Hall, looking across the street to the Common, with people strolling on the sidewalk, sleighs and sleds during a winter snow fall.

Date: 1852

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

GUSN: 198234

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3350.003

Ballou's Pictorial mastheads

These engravings from the masthead of Ballou's Pictorial depicts the State House and surrounding city in the background, while the foreground consists of a marine scene with ships. The dates of the mastheads are from February to October 1855.

Date: 1855

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

GUSN: 198233

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.0650.002

View of Gleason's New Publishing Hall, Tremont and Bromfield Streets, Boston

Shows a large detailed view of Gleason's Hall from the front cover of an issue of Gleason's Pictorial, Saturday, April 3, 1852.

Date: 1852-04-03

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

GUSN: 198235

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3350.002

Gallery of Paintings at the Athenaeum

This engraving depicts the Athenaeum galleries on the third story of the building, with paintings hung on the walls. There are also people, who are both standing and sitting.

Date: 1855

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

GUSN: 198237

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1050.002

Company of Swedish emigrants passing our office, bound to the west

Depicts a parade of people passing buildings, including Gleason's Publishing Hall, on Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1852

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

GUSN: 198236

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3350.001

View of the interior of our publishing, or business hall, corner of Tremont and Bromfield Streets, Boston

Show a busy scene with people inside the publishing hall reading and observing.

Date: 1852-05-08

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

GUSN: 198239

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3350.004

Arlington St. Church

This etching depicts the central steeple of Arlington St. Church.

Date: 1888

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

GUSN: 198238

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.0900.001

Interior view of our press-room, where are printed the Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, and the Flag of Our Union

Shows the printing operation involved for the two newspapers published by Gleason's.

Date: 1852

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

GUSN: 198241

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3350.005

Arlington St. Church, Boston

This engraving depicts a full street view of the Arlington St. Church. It is three-tone colored, and gives a detailed view of passers-by and automobiles.

Date: 1888

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

GUSN: 198240

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.0900.002

View of the seat of His Excellency John Hancock, Esq., Boston

In the foreground of this engraving is a detailed landscape, including trees and a fence. The estate can be seen in the background.

Date: 1789

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

GUSN: 198244

Ref. Code: GC002.01.TMP.015

View of Tremont House, Boston

Shows a detailed, front architectural view of the Tremont House hotel.

Date: 1835

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

GUSN: 198243

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3300.015

Hancock House, Boston

This engraving depicts a full, detailed view of the Hancock House on Beacon Street. It is a street level view which includes the front fence and entrance. It also includes passers-by mingling on the sidewalk.

Date: 1832

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

GUSN: 198245

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1100.004

View of Tremont Street, Boston

Shows a view of Tremont Street from King's Chapel. "The name of this Street is traced to that given the peninsula, in 1630, by the first settlers at Charlestown, on the north side of the river. They called it Trimontain, on account of three hills to be seen on it. The street ran by the eastern ba...

Date: 1850

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

GUSN: 198246

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3300.005

King's Chapel, Boston

King's Chapel is seen at the corner of Tremont and School Streets. A streetcar is just passing out of view on the left side of the image.

Date: ca. 1840

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

GUSN: 198247

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3300.013

Old Hancock House, Beacon Street, Boston

This engraving is a full watercolor view (in four tones) from the street. The caption reads "Erected 1737, Demolished 1863."

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

GUSN: 198248

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1100.006

The First King's Chapel

Shows an small circular view of the church and spire with surrounding buildings.

Date: ca. 1830

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

GUSN: 198249

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3300.004

Interior view of King's Chapel, dressed for Christmas, Tremont St.

Shows an impressionistic interior decorated scene of people sitting in pews,

Date: 1856

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

GUSN: 198250

Ref. Code: GC002.01.TMP.220

State House, Boston

This engraving depicts a full, detailed view of the State House, with the sidewalk in the foreground.

Date: 1826

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

GUSN: 198252

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1300.002

Boston Museum

Shows an inerior plan from the stage of the seating and levels, numbered and with decorative elements included. "Boston Museum, on Tremont Street, near Court Street, is one of the oldest and most popular places of amusement in the city. The Museum proper is very large and interesting, with its lar...

Date: ca. 1845

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

GUSN: 198254

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3300.002

New State House

This engraving depicts a grassy landscape in the foreground, with a full view of the State House and surrounding buildings in the backgound. "Engraved for the History of Boston."

Date: 1830

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

GUSN: 198255

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1300.005

Interior perspective sketch, King's Chapel, Boston, Massachusetts

"A House of Prayer for many Generations / Founded 1686." Shows the interior of King's Chapel as seen from the balcony.

Date: 1931

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

GUSN: 198256

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3300.003

Christmas card, with a poinsettia flower, undated

Christmas card with a red poinsettia plant which reads: "With Christmas greetings and love from house to house." Inscribed within "Margaret Hyde Austin."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197422

Ref. Code: EP001.05.TMP.036

Letter from Aunt Elizabeth to Margaret A. Little, Fitchburg, Mass., dated December 13, 1897

Aunt Elizabeth states that Margaret and "sister Amelia" will celebrate their birthdays together in a three page letter. She encloses a keepsake for Margaret's birthday.

Date: 1897-12-13

Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 197423

Ref. Code: MS016.22.01.001.001

Christian endeavor prayer meeting topics, 1909, First Church in Newbury, Newbury, Mass., 1909

The topics are copyrighted by the United Society of Christian Endeavor. The verso lists church officers and committees.

Date: 1909

Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 197426

Ref. Code: MS016.TMP.001

Interior view of the Thacher House, kitchen, Yarmouthport, Mass., undated

This interior view of the kitchen of the Thacher House, Yarmouthport, Massachusetts contains a fireplace, stove, spinning-wheel and table.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197430

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3530.0050.001

Exterior view of The Refectory, Franklin Park, Roxbury, Mass., undated

This photograph is an exterior view of The Refectory building in Franklin Park, Roxbury, Massachusetts used as a branch library of the Boston Public Library.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197431

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0420.013

Library from Blue Hill Avenue, Franklin Park, Roxbury, Mass., 1907

An exterior view of The Refectory building in Franklin Park used a branch library of the Boston Public Library. Two childen sit above the driveway.

Date: 1907

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197432

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0420.014

Schoolmaster Hill, Franklin Park, Roxbury, Mass., undated

Two men sit on a wall, next to the plaque containing a portion of Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem "Good Bye," on Schoolmaster Hill in Franklin Park.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197433

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0420.015

Exterior view of Franklin Park House, Dorchester, Mass., undated

Men and boys stand in front of Franklin Park House, at the corner of Columbia Road and Blue Hill Avenue, in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197434

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0420.016

Pamphlet for Franklin Park Carriage Service, Bacon & Tarbell, proprietors, Boston, Mass., undated. Vehicle photograph

Sight-seeing passengers are taken through Franklin Park in the vehicle.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 197436

Ref. Code: EP001.07.01.TMP.002

Exterior view of the second Harrison Gray Otis House, Sears House, 85 Mt. Vernon St., Boston, Mass., 31 October 1920

The second Harrison Gray Otis House, Sears House, located at 85 Mount Vernon Street, is shown in this streetscape view.

Date: 1920-10-31

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197439

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5820.001

Exterior view of the second Harrison Gray Otis House, Sears House, 85 Mt. Vernon St., Boston, Mass., 31 October 1920

The driveway and house number are shown in this image of the second Harrison Gray Otis House, Sears House, located at 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1920-10-31

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197440

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5820.002

Exterior view of the second Harrison Gray Otis House, Sears House, 85 Mt. Vernon St., Boston, Mass., undated

A covered side entrance is visible in this exterior view of the second Harrison Gray Otis House, Sears House, located at 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197441

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5820.003

Exterior view of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Mass.

Individuals sit on the house steps and stand outside the Shirley-Eustis House in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197442

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0530.002

Exterior view of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Mass.

This exterior view of the Shirley-Eustis House in Roxbury, Massachusetts shows some of the neighboring properties. Image caption reads "Shirley Place residence of Governors Shirley and Eustis, Roxbury."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197443

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0540.001

Exterior view of the Black Horse Tavern, Winchester, Mass., undated

The setting of the Black Horse Tavern in Winchester, Massachusetts can be seen in this image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197444

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3460.0030.001

Catspaw sailboat, location unknown, July 29, 1892

The sailboat Catspaw is in the forefront of a group of sailboats.

Date: 1892-07-29

Collection: General marine photographic collection

GUSN: 197447

Ref. Code: PC055.TMP.013

Exterior view of the Robert "King" Hooper House, Danvers, Mass., undated

The front of the Robert "King" Hooper House also called "The Lindens" in Danvers, Massachusetts, is seen from the circular drive. The House was moved to 2401 Kalorama Road in Washington, D.C. in 1930 by Goerge and Miriam Morris.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197450

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0730.0360.001

Exterior view of the third Harrison Gray Otis House, Boston, Mass., undated

The third Harrison Gray Otis House on 45 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts, as seen from across the street.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197451

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.1040.004

Exterior view of the Noyes House, Cambridge, Mass., undated

The James A. Noyes House on the corner of Highland and Sparks Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seen with snow on the ground.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197454

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0500.0830.001

View of Nantucket Harbor, Nantucket, Mass., undated

This view of Nantucket Harbor shows houses, the steamship wharf and Brant Point in the distance.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197456

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1960.0040.001

Exterior view of the Barnaby House, Freetown, Mass., undated

A Barnaby House door is shown in this image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197457

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1040.0040.001

Boston Common

The Old Elm is shown with the State House in the background on the left and Park Street Church on the right. The Old Elm, also known as the Great Elm, stood at the foot of Flagstaff Hill on Boston Common, was considered a landmark of the city and was called the oldest known tree in New England. The ...

Date: ca. 1840

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 197459

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.Boston.771

Exterior view of the C. C. Smith House, Edgartown, Mass., undated

A group of people stand in front of a fence outside the C.C. Smith House on Main Street, Edgartown, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197460

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0910.0030.002

View of North Water Street, Edgartown, Mass., undated

Pedestrians walk down North Water Street in Edgartown, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197461

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0910.0030.003

View of Main Street, Edgartown, Mass., undated

A view of Main Street, Edgartown, Massachusetts, which looks east showing the Post Office and pedestrians.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197462

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0910.0030.004

View from steeple, north west, Edgartown

Houses and other buildings can be seen in this image taken from a church steeple in Edgartown, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197463

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0510.0010.001

View from steeple, south, Edgartown

The houses and rooftops of Edgartown, Massachusetts are seen in this image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197464

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0510.0010.002

Interior view of the James H. Proctor Estate, stable, Ipswich, Mass., undated

Horses stand in their stalls in the stable on the James H. Proctor Estate, Ipswich, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197468

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1460.0270.002

Interior view of the James H. Proctor Estate, Ipswich, Mass., undated

This photograph shows the foot of a double staircase in a hall in the James H. Proctor Estate, Ipswich, Massachusetts with an ornate table at the foot of the staircase and a fireplace to the right. The verso of the image is inscribed "Hall is 40' square, 38' high in the center of the house with win...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 197469

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1460.0270.001

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