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Centennial views, Battle of Bunker Hill

Title
Centennial views, Battle of Bunker Hill [graphic] / by Thomas Lewis.
Author
Lewis, T. (Thomas R.), -1901
Publication
Cambridgeport, Mass. : T. Lewis, 1875.

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Additional Authors
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
34 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x178mm.
Summary
Views relating to the celebration of the centennial of the Battle of Bunker Hill: Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Charleston, decorated by the 5th Maryland Regiment, one view showing people visiting the monument; city Hall square in Charlestown showing decorated city hall, fountain in park; trolley going through triumphal arch, Charles River Avenue; Boston city hall with bunting and paintings; Old South Church, traffic on Street in the foreground; Old North Church, including view showing paintings mounted on front of church showing two lanterns used to signal, and Paul Revere on his ride; Warren House in Roxbury, decorated for centennial, birthplace of Gen. Joseph Warren, killed in the Battle of Bunker Hill; Central Club House on Washington St., decorated, wooden bleachers to the right; 5th Maryland regiment at the parade ground, commons, showing corp of drummers; 5th Maryland Regiment, company at parade rest; Columbus street showing bleachers being built; views of the parade on Washington St. from Old South Church: 7th New York Regiment, 5th Maryland Regiment; Boston Independent Corps of Cadets; "Captain Malcolm's grave" with sign reading "this tombstone was a target for British soldiers, June 17, 1775."
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Views are numbered: 2-5, 8, 13-16, 19, 20, 24, 26, 30, 32-34, 42, out of a series of 44 views.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F319
OCLC
NYPG90-F319
Author
Lewis, T. (Thomas R.), -1901, photographer.
Title
Centennial views, Battle of Bunker Hill [graphic] / by Thomas Lewis.
Imprint
Cambridgeport, Mass. : T. Lewis, 1875.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
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Added Author
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F319
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