Research Catalog
Stereoscopic views of Lexington, Massachusetts
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of Lexington, Massachusetts [graphic] / by various photographers and publishers.
- Publication
- 1859?-1901?
Available Online
Details
- Additional Authors
- Description
- 17 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90x179mm. or smaller.
- 2 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
- Summary
- Views of Lexington, including the battleground at Lexington, and monument, church beyond; marble statue of John Hancock, pile of chairs, large tent in background; high school, site of Lord Percy's cannon; Old Monroe tavern, Percy's headquarters, decorated in flags and bunting; old house across from Lexington common, decorated with flags and bunting for centennial celebrations; home of Jonathan Harrington Jr., "who was shot on the battlefield and died on his own threshold," decorated for the centennial; other homes decorated for the centennial; Buckman tavern; stone marking the line of the minutemen, with quote from Captain Parker; Old Belfry from which Continental soldiers were warned of the advance of British troops.
- Alternative Title
- American historical series of stereoscopic pictures.
- Centennial views, Lexington, Mass.
- Centennial series, 1775-1875. 12.
- Lexington, April 19, 1875. 5.
- Subjects
- Photoprints
- Stereographs
- Albumen photoprints
- United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Battlefields
- Monuments > Massachusetts > Lexington
- United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Monuments
- Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775
- Towers > Massachusetts > Lexington
- Parks > Massachusetts > Lexington
- Monuments & memorials > Massachusetts > Lexington
- Military headquarters > Massachusetts > Lexington
- Hotels & taverns > Massachusetts > Lexington
- Historic sites > Massachusetts > Lexington
- Historic buildings > Massachusetts > Lexington
- Flags > American
- Festive decorations > Massachusetts > Lexington
- Dwellings > Massachusetts > Lexington
- Churches > Massachusetts > Lexington
- Centennial celebrations > Massachusetts > Lexington
- Genre/Form
- Albumen photoprints.
- Stereographs.
- Photoprints.
- Note
- Includes views by D. Barnum, Thomas Lewis. J. W. & J. S. Moulton, and other photographers and publishers.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Cite As (note)
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 90-F245
- OCLC
- NYPG90-F245
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of Lexington, Massachusetts [graphic] / by various photographers and publishers.
- Imprint
- 1859?-1901?
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
- Cite As:
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Barnum, Deloss. PhotographerLewis, T. (Thomas R.), -1901. PhotographerG.J. Raymond & Co., publishers.Keystone View Company, publishers.J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Added Title
- American historical series of stereoscopic pictures.Centennial views, Lexington, Mass.Centennial series, 1775-1875. 12.Lexington, April 19, 1875. 5.
- Research Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 90-F245