Historic New England

Exchange Coffee House

This engraving depicts the Exchange Coffee House with the street and a coach in front. The Exchange was designed by architect Asher Benjamin. It was a hotel and coffee house at the turn of the 19th century and was the largest building in Boston at the time.

Date: ca. 1830

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

GUSN: 198325

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1650.001

Coliseum, Boston

The item verso provides dimension information for the building: length, 550 feet, width, 350 feet, seating capacity, 50,000 and area of building, 4 1/2 acres. The World Peace Jubilee and International Music Festival was held in Boston in 1872 to commemorate the end of the Franco-Prussian War. The Bo...

Date: 1872

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

GUSN: 198329

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1700.001

View from Copley Square

This engraving depicts a front architectural view of the Boston Public Library. In the foregound, one can see the fountain and street, in addition to a side view of New Old South Church.

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

GUSN: 198332

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1700.002

Ladies' Drawing-Room, Vestibule, Grand Staircase, and Stage and Auditorium of the Boston Theatre

The engraving depicts two pages of newspaper showing several interior scenes of the theatre including stage, staircase, vestibule, and drawing room.

Date: 1855-11-10

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

GUSN: 198339

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3500.008

Boston Common

These two engravings depicts the same detailed view of the Common. In the foreground is a field and figures, with an elm tree in the center. The capitol and a church can be seen in the background. One of the engravings was copied and engraved for the Ladies Wreath by M. Osborne.

Date: 1845

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

GUSN: 198336

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1600.001

Great Elm, Boston Common

This item depicts a full detailed view of the famed Great Elm on Boston Common. The tree stood for centuries and was a well known location for both civic corporal punishment and later, recreation in the 1800s. The Great Elm was destroyed in a storm in 1876. The dome of the State House can be seen ab...

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

GUSN: 198337

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1600.008

Brewer Fountain, near Park Street Mall, in the Common, Boston, Mass.

The engraving depicts a large detailed view of the large statuesque Brewer Fountain on Boston Common, "Presented to the City of Boston by Gardner Brewer, Esq." Figures can be seen strolling and playing. This engraving was drawn from a photograph by Allen, which was reproduced in Frank Leslie's Illus...

Date: 1869

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

GUSN: 198340

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1600.009

Scene from the opera of William Tell

This engraving shows a scene from William Tell, as performed at the Boston Theatre.

Date: 1855

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

GUSN: 198341

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3500.005

Smoker's Circle, on Boston Commmon

This print is a view of a large group of gentlemen lounging about on the Common and smoking.

Date: 1852

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

GUSN: 198344

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1600.003

Scene from Knowle's play of The Wife

Shows a scene from "The Wife," featuring the parts of Fernando, St. Pierre, Antonio, Marianna and Leonardo. The play was at the Boston Theatre.

Date: 1855

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

GUSN: 198343

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3500.002

Boys coasting on Boston Common

Singly and in pairs, boys slide down a hill on Boston Common on sleds, some of which are named, such as Minnehaha and Old Ironsides. Others drag their sleds to the top of the rise. Women and men watch from either side of the slope. The Massachusetts State House can be discerned through the leafless ...

Date: 1856

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

GUSN: 198346

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1600.005

Macbeth, at the Boston Theatre

This is a view of a scene of Macbeth at the Boston Theatre from Ballou's Pictorial.

Date: 1855-12

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

GUSN: 198347

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3500.004

First Battalion of Rifles, of West Newbury, on Boston Common

This print depicts a large group gathering of a military battalion and horses performing in a ceremony on Boston Common.

Date: 1853-11-12

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

GUSN: 198348

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1600.007

Annual May Review of the First Regiment of Massachusetts Militia by Governor Boutwell and his Staff, on Boston Common

This engraving from Gleason's Pictorial depicts a military ceremony, showing horses in step and soldiers lined up to be inspected on the Common.

Date: 1851

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

GUSN: 198352

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1600.006

Closing scene in "The Tempest," at the Boston Theatre

This engraving shows the actors performing the closing scene of "The Tempest" at the Boston Theatre. There is an elaborate fountain prop in the background.

Date: 1855

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

GUSN: 198350

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3500.003

Julia Dean, (Mrs. Hayne,) as Norma, in Sargent's play, "The Priestess," at the Boston Theatre

This is a close-up view of two actresses on stage illustrating Act 1, Scene 3 of "The Priestess."

Date: 1855-03-24

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

GUSN: 198351

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3500.006

Firemen on Boston Common, May Morning

The print depicts the celebration of a large group of firemen, with hoses spraying water. There are wagons in the foreground, as well as many figures playing and walking around. "The first of May, or May morning, has, for a long period, been a sort of gala occasion for the firemen of Boston, when t...

Date: 1851-05-10

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

GUSN: 198353

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1600.002

A fine representation of a sleighing scene on Boston Neck

The engraving shows a view of sleighs and horses riding back and forth through the open Neck with people gathered in the foreground.

Date: 1853-02-05

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

GUSN: 198356

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.003

Ancient buildings in Boston

This engraving depicts a small corner street view of one of the oldest houses in Boston, circa 1695.

Date: 1851

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

GUSN: 198354

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1900.003

Old Feather Store, Dock Square, Boston

This print depicts a front view of the Old Feather Store with figures and wagons on the street, loading and unloading barrels and boxes.

Date: 1855

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

GUSN: 198358

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1900.001

Sleighing scene on Boston Neck

"The picture is at once a record and a reminiscence of days gone by--eheu fugaces! We have given up all hopes of another snow storm--the sleigh is hoisted to its place in the barn chamber, the bells--those musical bells--hang idly in the harness room. In taking down a horse collar one sometimes ra...

Date: 1855

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

GUSN: 198357

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.004

Appearance of the State House and vicinity at Kossuth's reception and welcome to the capitol

This engraving depicts a large ceremonial display of military companies for the reception of Lajos Kossuth, exiled leader of the Hungarian Revolution and former Regent-President of Hungary. Many of the military companies are on horseback. The State House is bedecked with flags, and welcome-arches c...

Date: 1852

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

GUSN: 198364

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1300.007

Interior view of John P. Jewett & Co.'s new and spacious bookstore, No. 117 Washington Street, Boston

This engraving shows an interior view of John P. Jewett's bookstore, with bookshelves lining both side walls. The store is crowded with many customers, including a boy with a dog.

Date: 1854

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

GUSN: 198359

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.007

Entrance to the New Boston Theatre, Washington Street

The engraving is a hand-tinted newspaper rendering of the theatre and adjacent buildings lined up on Washington Street with people and carriages in the foreground and entering the theatre.

Date: 1855

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

GUSN: 198360

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3500.011

Lexington centennial

The lithograph shows a group of men outside the post office, surprised at reading the newspaper. There is a horse-car at the bottom with an advertisement for S.F. Lothrop & Co. Dry Goods on Washington Street.

Date: 1876

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

GUSN: 198361

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.022

Entrance to Cornhill from Washington St.

The lithograph shows a detailed, corner view of the street, looking down the street towards the many stores and manufacturers and warehouses. At the corner of Washington and Cornhill is Peck & Co. Wholesale & Retail Hat Manufacturers / Boston and New York / Fashionable Hat Warehouse.

Date: 1829

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

GUSN: 198362

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.015

Geo. W. Pettes Dry Goods Warehouse, corner of Washington & Summer Sts., Boston

This corner view of Geo. W. Pettes Dry Goods Warehouse shows people walking into the store and a carriage going by. The building advertises "Wholesale & Retail / Silks, Shawls & Rich Dress Goods / Foreign & American Dry Goods Warehouse."

Date: 1846

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

GUSN: 198363

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.011

Chantrey's statue of Washington, at the State House, Boston

This engraving from Ballou's Pictorial is an interior architectural view. The statue is placed back from the center, and people are wandering about. It is pulled from the front page, and has an article about Chantrey's statue and the masthead for Ballou's Pictorial above.

Date: 1855

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

GUSN: 198366

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1300.009

State House from Brimstone Corner

Pedestrians, cars and a newsboy can be seen on Park Street from Brimstone Corner.

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

GUSN: 198367

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1300.004

Capitol, Boston, Mass.

This engraving is an architectural view of the capitol, with an accompanying article called "Capitol of Massachusetts."

Date: 1850

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

GUSN: 198368

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1300.013

Hancock House, Boston, undated

This engraving presents a detailed view of the Hancock House, a hotel and public house on Corn Court. There are barrels piled in one corner and a peddlar with a cart. The 1875 Boston Directory lists the Hancock House under "Hotels" at 2 Corn Court.

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

GUSN: 198369

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1750.001

View of the Hancock House, Beacon Street, Boston

This print depicts a view of the Hancock House and yard, with people strolling and a carriage in the foreground.

Date: 1851

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

GUSN: 198371

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1100.003

Interior view of the Massachusetts State Library

This print is an architectural study of the library inside the State House. Groups of people are looking through the book stacks, and others gaze over the mezzanine railings or read at tables.

Date: 1856

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

GUSN: 198372

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1300.008

Hancock House, Beacon Street, Boston

This lithograph is a colored architectural view of the house and yard.

Date: 1852

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

GUSN: 198373

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1100.005

Closing sale of the season, Farley, Bliss, and Co., Bowdoin Square, Boston, Mass.

The bottom half of the handbill announces a sale "in consequence of the depression in financial matters, caused by recent events." The store is "opposite the Revere House." Jenkins, watches and jewelry, Lamkin & Greene, boots and shoes and Farley, Bliss, dry goods are located in the Coolidge Buildi...

Date: 1860

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

GUSN: 198374

Ref. Code: GC002.02.231

United States Court House, Bowdoin Square, Boston

This print depicts a tree-lined street with people, with the Court House on the corner.

Date: 1855

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

GUSN: 198376

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1150.002

Bromfield Street Church, Boston

This engraving is a front architectural view of the Bromfield Street Church, with an inset portrait of Rev Joseph Cummings. In the foreground is a street scene, full of people and carriages. The image of Rev. Cummings is taken from a daguerreotype by Southworth and Hawes. Accompanying the images is...

Date: 1853

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

GUSN: 198378

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1350.002

Interior view of S. Klous & Co's Hat, Cap, and Fur Store, No.'s 29 and 31 Court Street, Boston

This engraving depicts a full detailed view of the interior of the hat department at S. Klous & Co. At the end of the view can be seen the entrance to the Ladies Fur Department. The image shows a busy scene of people shopping.

Date: 1852

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

GUSN: 198385

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1800.002

Province House, in Boston, 1848

The Province House on Washington Street is seen in the image. Province House was built as a private residence in 1679 and later became the seat of the royal governors of Massachusetts. It was demolished in 1922.

Date: 1848

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

GUSN: 198379

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.014

Adams House

"The celebrated house represented in the above cut is one of the best near the Old Cradle of Liberty, in the city of Boston. We can hardly refrain from inserting the view so tastefully got up, which a friend gave us the other day, and after a personal inspection of the interior arrangements, and an...

Date: 1853

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

GUSN: 198380

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.020

The Ruggles Printing Press and The Ruggles Power Press Manufactory, Washington Street

This newspaper page shows a detailed picture of the Ruggles Printing Press at the top of the page with the words "Ruggles Patent" below. At the bottom of the page, there is an exterior view of S.P. Ruggles Power Press Man'g Co., Electrotyping, Printing & Engraving with a busy street scene. The ext...

Date: 1855

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

GUSN: 198381

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.023

Liberty Tree

This etching is an impressionistic view of the tree between two houses at the corner of the road. The location is now Washington Street at the corner of Essex. A man on horseback talks to two men in the road.

Date: 1840

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

GUSN: 198382

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.018

Liberty Tree, 1774, corner of Essex and Orange Streets

"The world should never forget the spot where once stood Liberty Tree, so famous in your annals.--La Fayette in Boston." Now this spot is the corner of Washington and Essex Streets.

Date: 1835

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

GUSN: 198383

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.019

Boston Evening Transcript Quarto Sheet

"The Boston Evening Transcript Is Published Daily by Boston Transcript Co., at 324 Washington, corner Milk St., Boston, And contrains all the News." This advertisement from the Boston Directory shows an exterior view of the building. Subscription rates are given at the bottom of the page.

Date: 1879

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

GUSN: 198390

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.016

Edward W. Pear & Co., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fashionable Upholstery Goods, Window Shades, Draperies, etc.

This is an advertisement from the Boston Directory showing an image of the Pear & Co. storefront at "387 Washington Street, corner of Avery Street, Boston."

Date: 1868

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

GUSN: 198391

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.017

Fowle's new iron building, no. 164 Washington Street, Boston

The engraving is a front detailed architectural view of Parker Fowle & Sons carpet warehouse with people and a carriage in the foreground.

Date: 1856-07-19

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

GUSN: 198392

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.008

View of Court and Tremont Streets, Boston, with the new iron building

This engraving is a detailed street scene full of people and carriages. The building on the corner is Samuel S. Pierce, a grocery store. The building to the left of Pierce is the iron building occupied by Parker Fowle & Sons, a carpet business.

Date: 1858

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

GUSN: 198394

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1800.001

Custom-House, Boston

This engraving is show a harbor scene with tall ships and cargo barrels in front of the Custom House. A street with covered wagons is on the right.

Date: 1850

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

GUSN: 198395

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1850.003

East view

This engraving depicts a street scene of tradespeople and their horse-drawn wagons in front of the Custom House.

Date: 1850

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

GUSN: 198396

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1850.001

Old building in Boston, known as "Harris's Folly"

"This spacious and lofty old building, situated at the corner of High and Pearl Streets, in this city, is about to be torn down to make room for modern improvements, and a more judicious and economical occupation of the extended site it occupies. It was erected some fifty years since, by Jonathan H...

Date: 1851

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

GUSN: 198638

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3800.004

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