Research Catalog

Stereoscopic views of central and southern Illinois

Title
Stereoscopic views of central and southern Illinois [graphic].
Publication
1865?-1900?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Adams, J. M., active 1861-1879.
  • Adams, S. M.
  • Bowman, W. E. (William Emory), 1834-1915.
  • Cadman, A. W.
  • Field, W. B.
  • Hebden, W. (William), 1840-
  • Martin, I. R. (Isaiah R.)
  • Platt, S. L.
  • Pease, F. O.
  • Pratt, D. C. (Dewitt C.)
  • Rawson, D. W. S.
  • Wells, T. M.
  • Joslin & Phillips, photographers.
  • Miller & Tankersly, photographers.
  • Reiff & Arenson, photographers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 26 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88 x 178 mm. or smaller.
  • 15 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
  • Views of central and southern Illinois: 28th street in Cairo, showing buildings, walkways and a bridge; Aurora: interior of the German Catholic church, Memorial building erected by the Soldiers' Monument Ass'n of Aurora, general view of W. Aurora showing homes, the river, train yards; Bloomington: the Normal School building, two views of the town after a sleet storm, Jan. 1871; Clinton: carriages on Washington street and icy trees, after sleet storm, 1883, group of young men and women posing on steps of a school (?); Danville: view of the interior of a millinery shop, and a view of a man walking along a creek: "bound for the coal underneath the ground"; views of rock formations in Deer Park near LaSalle, includes views of photographer's wagon and a buggy; interior view of Charles Emory house at Decatur showing framed photographs, a stereo-viewer with stereograph, figurines, etc.; Elgin: general view showing churches, river, homes, a home with trees in the yard in bloom, a street view showing covered wagon; man pointing over field surrounded by split rail fence that another man is plowing near Elgin; group reading and sewing on the porch of C. C. Merrill's house, Galesburg; Jacksonville: Strawn's Opera House, Cassell & Loar Groceries, showing their delivery wagons out front, a furniture store, a covered bridge.
  • Illinois Central R.R. bridge, Lasalle, people and wagon on bridge below; crowd gathered for unknown event on the street in Morris; Ottawa: large group of men on steps of building, another smaller group, 6 "young lady Sunday school teachers" on bank of river, one with parasol, Ottawa township high school and neighboring church; Pearl's stripping coal bank, Paris & Danville R.R., men work in pit surrounded by split rail fence; Peoria: homes including H.F. Day's, block of buildings opposite west side of courthouse square, the Universalist Church; an orchard in the valley of the Illinois, near Peru: 4th of July [1896] celebration in Marengo showing clowns with cannon, simple ferris wheel.
Alternative Title
  • American scenery.
  • Aurora and vicinity.
  • Gems of the Illinois Valley.
  • Bowman's series of miscellaneous sterescopic views.
  • Stereoscopic views. 719.
  • Views of Jacksonville, Ill.
  • Views of Morris and vicinity.
  • Views of Elgin and vicinity.
  • The Valley of the Illinois.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Cityscapes.
  • Group portraits.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by Adams', F. O. Pease, Miller & Tankersly and other photographers and publishers.
  • View by F. O. Pease is signed.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F162
OCLC
NYPG90-F162
Title
Stereoscopic views of central and southern Illinois [graphic].
Imprint
1865?-1900?
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Indexed Term
Photographica.
Added Author
Adams, J. M., active 1861-1879. Photographer
Adams, S. M. Photographer
Bowman, W. E. (William Emory), 1834-1915. Photographer
Cadman, A. W. Photographer
Field, W. B. Photographer
Hebden, W. (William), 1840- Photographer
Martin, I. R. (Isaiah R.) Photographer
Platt, S. L. Photographer
Pease, F. O. Photographer
Pratt, D. C. (Dewitt C.) Photographer
Rawson, D. W. S. Photographer
Wells, T. M. Photographer
Joslin & Phillips, photographers.
Miller & Tankersly, photographers.
Reiff & Arenson, photographers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American scenery.
Aurora and vicinity.
Gems of the Illinois Valley.
Bowman's series of miscellaneous sterescopic views.
Stereoscopic views. 719.
Views of Jacksonville, Ill.
Views of Morris and vicinity.
Views of Elgin and vicinity.
The Valley of the Illinois.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F162
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