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Stereoscopic views of Newburyport, Massachusetts

Title
Stereoscopic views of Newburyport, Massachusetts [graphic].
Publication
1860?-1890?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Bowler, F. C., active 1860-1869.
  • Coombs, Philip, active 1860-1869.
  • Meinerth, Carl, 1825-1892.
  • Mosely, R. E.
  • Reed, D. T.
  • Reed, S. C.
  • Swasey, H. J.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 37 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 90x178mm. or smaller.
  • 10 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Newburyport and vicinity: general view showing church, businesses, water beyond; street views showing homes, businesses, showing street deep in snow, one showing sleigh, a parade, street thronged buggy and wagon traffic; businesses including a small store, a large commercial block; homes, including the "Swasey mansion," a home near chain bridge, toll house visible at left, churches: a large wood frame church with 2 front doors, Old South Church; the public library; gates to Oak hill cemetery; courthouse and mall; Putnam Free School, pupils posing in front; fire station, steam pumper out front; ice house on turnpike; "Four Rock" bridge over little river, local swimming hole; Essex Merrimack (Chain) bridge; engine derailed at bridge embankment; coal packet at dock; schooner "Alliance" at anchor; barge with equipment for setting piers(?); small steam passenger packet; crowd near stagecoach piled high with men in front of a hotel; group of picnickers lounging in a yard; boys behind a snow fort, another view showing boy climbing over fort; man and cow in corner of yard; destruction after mill fire on Inn St.; beach scenery including group on long sandy beach; Atlantic house; Bay View house, plank walk throug the dunes.
Alternative Title
Newburyport and its environs. 1, 8, 18.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by F. C. Bowler, D. T. and S. C. Reed and other photographers and publishers.
  • Includes one view that is half of a stereograph.
  • Includes one hand-colored view.
  • Includes views found tentatively identified as Newburyport, which may or may not be Newburyport.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F273
OCLC
NYPG90-F273
Title
Stereoscopic views of Newburyport, Massachusetts [graphic].
Imprint
1860?-1890?
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
Local Subject
Hand-colored photoprints.
Added Author
Bowler, F. C., active 1860-1869. Photographer
Coombs, Philip, active 1860-1869. Photographer
Meinerth, Carl, 1825-1892. Photographer
Mosely, R. E. Photographer
Reed, D. T. Photographer
Reed, S. C. Photographer
Swasey, H. J. Photographer
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
Newburyport and its environs. 1, 8, 18.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F273
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