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Sandy Lake Reservoir Dam & Lock, McGregor, Aitkin County, MN

Sandy Lake Reservoir Dam & Lock, McGregor, Aitkin County, MN

Significance: The Sandy Lake Reservoir Dam and Lock is one of six Mississippi River Headwaters dam sites that are historically significant for their association with navigation, commerce, tourism, the Ojibway I... More

Sandy Lake Reservoir Dam & Lock, McGregor, Aitkin County, MN

Sandy Lake Reservoir Dam & Lock, McGregor, Aitkin County, MN

Significance: The Sandy Lake Reservoir Dam and Lock is one of six Mississippi River Headwaters dam sites that are historically significant for their association with navigation, commerce, tourism, the Ojibway I... More

Sandy Lake Reservoir Dam & Lock, McGregor, Aitkin County, MN

Sandy Lake Reservoir Dam & Lock, McGregor, Aitkin County, MN

Significance: The Sandy Lake Reservoir Dam and Lock is one of six Mississippi River Headwaters dam sites that are historically significant for their association with navigation, commerce, tourism, the Ojibway I... More

Walters-Page House, State Route 692, opposite State Route 635, Batesville, Albemarle County, Virginia

Walters-Page House, State Route 692, opposite State Route 635, Batesvi...

Significance: This is a small brick house with a weatherboard addition, significant in that it resembles dwellings of regions further North than Virginia. It is also considered to be the oldest house in the Ba... More

Ackerman-Dewsnap (Bishop) House, Barn, 176 East Saddle River Road, Saddle River, Bergen County, NJ

Ackerman-Dewsnap (Bishop) House, Barn, 176 East Saddle River Road, Sad...

Significance: One of twelve known remaining Dutch framed (anchor bent) barns in Bergen County. The Ackerman-Dewsnap Barn is the only extant Dutch framed barn in Saddle River. Its 18th century origins and later ... More

Wakefield, State Route 204, Wakefield Corner, Westmoreland County, Virginia

Wakefield, State Route 204, Wakefield Corner, Westmoreland County, Vir...

Significance: Complex, on the site of Washington's birthplace, is a memorial to the first president, but also attempts to recreate and interpret the typical physical environment of an early 18th century farmste... More

Wakefield, State Route 204, Wakefield Corner, Westmoreland County, Virginia

Wakefield, State Route 204, Wakefield Corner, Westmoreland County, Vir...

Significance: Complex, on the site of Washington's birthplace, is a memorial to the first president, but also attempts to recreate and interpret the typical physical environment of an early 18th century farmste... More

Brookrace Estate, Bounded to north by Roxiticus Road, west by Union School House Road, south by Pleasant Valley Road, & east by private lands, Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Brookrace Estate, Bounded to north by Roxiticus Road, west by Union Sc...

Significance: Bookrace Estate includes buildings and structural remains from three centuries of use. 18th century land uses included two homes, a grist mill and structures related to an adjacent iron forge. In ... More

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

Public domain scan of 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

Public domain scan of 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

Public domain scan of 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

Public domain scan of 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Waynesborough, 2049 Waynesborough Road (Easttown Township), Paoli, Chester County, PA

Waynesborough, 2049 Waynesborough Road (Easttown Township), Paoli, Che...

Significance: Waynesborough is a fine example of an 18th century stone house which retains many of its original features. It was the birthplace and home of General Anthony Wayne (1745-96), a brigadier-general o... More

A political concert; the vocal parts by 1. Miss America, 2. Franklin, 3. F--x, 4. Kepp--ll, 5. Mrs. Britania, 6. Shelb--n, 7. Dun--i--g, 8. Benidick Rattle Snake / Colley ingrad., British Cartoon Print

A political concert; the vocal parts by 1. Miss America, 2. Franklin, ...

Print shows a Native woman representing America and Britannia standing in the center holding a pole topped with a liberty cap, they are joined by Benjamin Franklin, Charles James Fox, Augustus Keppel, Lord Shel... More

Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis. or - The vessel of the Constitution steered clear of the Rock of Democracy, and the Whirlpool of Arbitrary-Power / Js. Gy. desn. et fect. pro bono publico., British Cartoon Print

Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis. or - The vessel of the Constitut...

Pitt steering small boat, The Constitution, which also carries Britannia, towards a castle with a flag inscribed "Haven of Public Happiness". They are pursued by Sheridan, Fox, and Priestley, who are sharks, do... More

[Ladies in the country] - Public domain book illustration

[Ladies in the country] - Public domain book illustration

Two facing pages from Japanese book show four richly dressed women walking in a garden. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06 and Richard Lan... More

Fort Dubois, 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz, Ulster County, NY

Fort Dubois, 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz, Ulster County, NY

Significance: Built about 1705 to satisfy terms of the New Paltz patent that a fort be provided for protection, this stone dwelling was a village, social, and political meeting place through the 18th century. T... More

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Sections showing interiors]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

John Hunter Tavern, Topsham-Bowdoinham Road (State Route 24), Topsham, Sagadahoc County, ME

John Hunter Tavern, Topsham-Bowdoinham Road (State Route 24), Topsham,...

Significance: Stated to have been the oldest building in the Brunswick-Topsham area, structure was tavern on stage route from Brunswick to Bowdoinham, Richmond and beyond. Building was large unaltered; was in s... More

33 1/2 Catharine Street (House), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

33 1/2 Catharine Street (House), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Name changed from Catherine Street to Catharine Street, the correct spelling. The original drawings contain the incorrect spelling, Catherine Street. Significance: The house was one of the remaining frame house... More

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charleston County, SC

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charle...

Significance: Built between 1767-72 by Daniel Blake, a planter at Newington Plantation on Ashley River, is an imposing brick Georgian style double dwelling, 3 1/2 stories high. Dual pedimented entries, highligh... More

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charleston County, SC

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charle...

Significance: Built between 1767-72 by Daniel Blake, a planter at Newington Plantation on Ashley River, is an imposing brick Georgian style double dwelling, 3 1/2 stories high. Dual pedimented entries, highligh... More

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charleston County, SC

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charle...

Significance: Built between 1767-72 by Daniel Blake, a planter at Newington Plantation on Ashley River, is an imposing brick Georgian style double dwelling, 3 1/2 stories high. Dual pedimented entries, highligh... More

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charleston County, SC

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charle...

Significance: Built between 1767-72 by Daniel Blake, a planter at Newington Plantation on Ashley River, is an imposing brick Georgian style double dwelling, 3 1/2 stories high. Dual pedimented entries, highligh... More

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charleston County, SC

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charle...

Significance: Built between 1767-72 by Daniel Blake, a planter at Newington Plantation on Ashley River, is an imposing brick Georgian style double dwelling, 3 1/2 stories high. Dual pedimented entries, highligh... More

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charleston County, SC

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charle...

Significance: Built between 1767-72 by Daniel Blake, a planter at Newington Plantation on Ashley River, is an imposing brick Georgian style double dwelling, 3 1/2 stories high. Dual pedimented entries, highligh... More

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charleston County, SC

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charle...

Significance: Built between 1767-72 by Daniel Blake, a planter at Newington Plantation on Ashley River, is an imposing brick Georgian style double dwelling, 3 1/2 stories high. Dual pedimented entries, highligh... More

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charleston County, SC

Daniel Blake Tenement, 6-8 (2-4) Courthouse Square, Charleston, Charle...

Significance: Built between 1767-72 by Daniel Blake, a planter at Newington Plantation on Ashley River, is an imposing brick Georgian style double dwelling, 3 1/2 stories high. Dual pedimented entries, highligh... More

Cedar Grove, Landsdowne Drive, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Cedar Grove, Landsdowne Drive, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Significance: Between 1748-1750 Elizabeth Coates Paschall built Cedar Grove near her father's farm in Frankford, an area northeast of Philadelphia. Designed to serve as a modest summer retreat, the house was gr... More

The blessings of peace, British Cartoon Print

The blessings of peace, British Cartoon Print

Print shows George III receiving advice from a large group of ministers and politicans, all are identified by number and corresponding legend, following ratification of peace treaty by the U.S. Congress on Apri... More

Toddsbury, Vicinity of State Routes 622 & 3-14 Intersection, Nuttall, Gloucester County, VA

Toddsbury, Vicinity of State Routes 622 & 3-14 Intersection, Nuttall, ...

Significance: This is a story and a half building of brick laid in Flemish bond. It is covered with a gambrel roof with unusually steep lower slope, which is pierce by gabled dormers. In plan the house is L s... More

Toddsbury, Vicinity of State Routes 622 & 3-14 Intersection, Nuttall, Gloucester County, Virginia

Toddsbury, Vicinity of State Routes 622 & 3-14 Intersection, Nuttall, ...

Significance: This is a story and a half building of brick laid in Flemish bond. It is covered with a gambrel roof with unusually steep lower slope, which is pierce by gabled dormers. In plan the house is L s... More

[Panoramic view of West Point, New York showing American encampments on the Hudson River]

[Panoramic view of West Point, New York showing American encampments o...

Pencilled on back: "Encampment of the Revolutionary Army on the Hudson River." Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Library of Congress / Compi... More

Ichikawa monnosuke, Shunk Katsukawa - Ukiyo e print

Ichikawa monnosuke, Shunk Katsukawa - Ukiyo e print

Full-length depiction of actor Ichikawa Monnosuke with sword in the Thunder God pose. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: Hosoban ... More

Two Mile Reservoir, Santa Fe River, intersection of Canyon & Cerro Gordo Roads, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, NM

Two Mile Reservoir, Santa Fe River, intersection of Canyon & Cerro Gor...

Documentation produced as part of the Southwestern Water Resources Project. Significance: Two Mile Dam, constructed in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1893, embodies the distinct characteristics of a tamped earth dam, ... More

Two Mile Reservoir, Santa Fe River, intersection of Canyon & Cerro Gordo Roads, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, NM

Two Mile Reservoir, Santa Fe River, intersection of Canyon & Cerro Gor...

Documentation produced as part of the Southwestern Water Resources Project. Significance: Two Mile Dam, constructed in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1893, embodies the distinct characteristics of a tamped earth dam, ... More

Two Mile Reservoir, Santa Fe River, intersection of Canyon & Cerro Gordo Roads, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, NM

Two Mile Reservoir, Santa Fe River, intersection of Canyon & Cerro Gor...

Documentation produced as part of the Southwestern Water Resources Project. Significance: Two Mile Dam, constructed in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1893, embodies the distinct characteristics of a tamped earth dam, ... More

Two Mile Reservoir, Santa Fe River, intersection of Canyon & Cerro Gordo Roads, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, NM

Two Mile Reservoir, Santa Fe River, intersection of Canyon & Cerro Gor...

Documentation produced as part of the Southwestern Water Resources Project. Significance: Two Mile Dam, constructed in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1893, embodies the distinct characteristics of a tamped earth dam, ... More

Fuefuki okina. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Fuefuki okina. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows an old man kneeling on the ground playing a flute. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Attributed to: Tsutsumi Tōrin III. Fo... More

Melrose Plantation, Ghana House, State Highway 119, Melrose, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Melrose Plantation, Ghana House, State Highway 119, Melrose, Natchitoc...

2006 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Second Place Significance: Yucca Plantation, known since 1885 as Melrose Plantation, was established in the last quarter of the 18th century by a remarkable family of freed slave... More

Locust Grove, State Route 641, Stanardsville, Greene County, Virginia

Locust Grove, State Route 641, Stanardsville, Greene County, Virginia

1983 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: Locust Grove is a good example of late 18th century, vernacular architecture. The double front and rear entries suggest a possible German influen... More

Barkley House, 410 South Florida Blanca Street, Pensacola, Escambia County, FL

Barkley House, 410 South Florida Blanca Street, Pensacola, Escambia Co...

Significance: This structure, probably built in the late 18th century, is said to be the oldest residence in Pensacola. Because of its massive masonry construction it has been only slightly modified from the o... More

Reverend Timothy Walker House, 276 North Main Street, Concord, Merrimack County, NH

Reverend Timothy Walker House, 276 North Main Street, Concord, Merrima...

Significance: The old (1733-74) portion of the house is representative of the typical New England minister's house in the 2nd quarter of the 18th century. It was enlarged toward the end of the century and agai... More

Wharton-Stewart House, 27 Christian Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Wharton-Stewart House, 27 Christian Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia...

Significance: The house was built in the middle of the 18th century, intended as the first section of a later-to-be-completed house. Although the companion house was completed in the 19th century, only minor ad... More

Wharton-Stewart House, 27 Christian Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Wharton-Stewart House, 27 Christian Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia...

Significance: The house was built in the middle of the 18th century, intended as the first section of a later-to-be-completed house. Although the companion house was completed in the 19th century, only minor ad... More

Wharton-Stewart House, 27 Christian Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Wharton-Stewart House, 27 Christian Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia...

Significance: The house was built in the middle of the 18th century, intended as the first section of a later-to-be-completed house. Although the companion house was completed in the 19th century, only minor ad... More

Vuë de Boston. Prospect des plazes vor dem rath house zu Boston Vuë de la rue et de la maison de ville a Boston / / gravé par Francois Xav. Habermann.

Vuë de Boston. Prospect des plazes vor dem rath house zu Boston Vuë de...

Print shows view of street with the old statehouse and other buildings in Boston, Massachusetts. (as characteristic of optical prints, series title is printed in reverse). Collection des prospects. Se vend á A... More

Estate Annaberg, Windmill, Adrian, St. John, VI

Estate Annaberg, Windmill, Adrian, St. John, VI

Significance: Estate Annaberg Sugar Factory site dates from the 18th century. Date of the windmill is not ascertained but appears to be early 19th century. Builder is unknown. Unprocessed Field note material... More

Hatfield House, Thirty-third Street & Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Hatfield House, Thirty-third Street & Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, Phi...

Significance: Fine example of a small 18th century residence remodeled and enlarged into a Greek Revival house. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-241 Survey number: HABS PA-1658

Sweetbriar, 1 Sweetbriar Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Sweetbriar, 1 Sweetbriar Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Phi...

Significance: Samuel Breck, a merchant with a future in state and national politics, built Sweetbrier in 1797. Like other Philadelphians in his social and financial position, Breck wished to escape the city's l... More

Sweetbriar, 1 Sweetbriar Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Sweetbriar, 1 Sweetbriar Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Phi...

Significance: Samuel Breck, a merchant with a future in state and national politics, built Sweetbrier in 1797. Like other Philadelphians in his social and financial position, Breck wished to escape the city's l... More

A view of Bethlem, the great Moravian settlement in the province of Pennsylvania Vue de Bethlem, principal etablissement des Freres Moraves dans la province de Pennsylvania / / sketch'd on the spot by his excellency, Governor Pownal ; painted & engraved by Paul Sandby.

A view of Bethlem, the great Moravian settlement in the province of Pe...

Print shows view of community of Bethlehem, a cluster of large and small buildings in a bucolic setting. Another impression in: Scenographia Americana. London : J. Bowles, 1768. Printed for John Bowles at No. ... More

Lyles House, Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Prince George's County, MD

Lyles House, Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Prince George's County,...

Significance: These are the remains of an important example of early 18th-century Maryland architecture. Although in ruinous condition, much can be learned of the construction and architecture of this period f... More

Lyles House, Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Prince George's County, MD

Lyles House, Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Prince George's County,...

Significance: These are the remains of an important example of early 18th-century Maryland architecture. Although in ruinous condition, much can be learned of the construction and architecture of this period f... More

The funeral procession of the celebrated Mr. Jonathan Wild Thief-Taker General of Great Britain & Ireland; together wth a list of ye principal Priggs, Hanging in Effegie, who were taken by him, and Convicted & Executed upon his Information, to which is Annex'd, his Lamentation in Newgate, &c., British Cartoon Print

The funeral procession of the celebrated Mr. Jonathan Wild Thief-Taker...

A poem, "The Complaint of Jonathan Wild," surrounded by images of a funeral/procession, rows of people hanging from gallows, and other scenes. Forms part of British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congres... More

To the right hon'able the Earl of Hertford, ... this plate representing winding, warping with a new improved warping mill, and weaving; is ... inscribed by ... William Hincks / William Hincks, delin. et sculp.

To the right hon'able the Earl of Hertford, ... this plate representin...

Print shows an interior view of a mill where three men are engaged in winding, warping, and weaving yarn. Plate VII. Incorporated into the title is a coat-of-arms "Fide Et Amore" with "Honi soit qui mal y pens... More

Richard Coleman House, 21 Union Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Richard Coleman House, 21 Union Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, M...

Significance: One of three gambrel-roof houses built in the typical Nantucket plan with off-center door and chimney. This 4-bay, 2 1/2 story, wood frame house was built by Richard Coleman, a housewright at the ... More

Bethabara Parsonage, U.S. Route 421, Old Town, Forsyth County, NC

Bethabara Parsonage, U.S. Route 421, Old Town, Forsyth County, NC

Significance: A typical example of the smaller structures built by Moravians in North Carolina in the latter part of the 18th century. Originally used a brewery and distillery. Survey number: HABS NC-193 Bui... More

A Woman of all trades, from Covent Garden, British Cartoon Print

A Woman of all trades, from Covent Garden, British Cartoon Print

Forms part of British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress). Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Humphry Marshall House, State Route 162 (Strasburg Road) (West Bradford Township), Marshallton, Chester County, PA

Humphry Marshall House, State Route 162 (Strasburg Road) (West Bradfor...

1999 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The significance of the house related to both architecture and agricultural history. The house is a conservative yet idiosyncratic example of the mid- to late... More

Humphry Marshall House, State Route 162 (Strasburg Road) (West Bradford Township), Marshallton, Chester County, PA

Humphry Marshall House, State Route 162 (Strasburg Road) (West Bradfor...

1999 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The significance of the house related to both architecture and agricultural history. The house is a conservative yet idiosyncratic example of the mid- to late... More

Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Significance: Mount Airy is the most outstanding 18th century stone house erected in Virginia and the earliest known full Palladian villa constructed in the American colonies. Survey number: HABS VA-72 Buildi... More

Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Significance: Mount Airy is the most outstanding 18th century stone house erected in Virginia and the earliest known full Palladian villa constructed in the American colonies. Survey number: HABS VA-72 Buildi... More

City Ballroom or Assembly Room(s), 150 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, MD

City Ballroom or Assembly Room(s), 150 Duke of Gloucester Street, Anna...

Photos are 35mm enlargements. Significance: The present Municipal Building incorporates most of the original City Ballroom/Assembly Room and the attached Revenue Office) all c. 1767) in its building envelope, a... More

Nicholas Veeder House, 104-106 Front Street, Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY

Nicholas Veeder House, 104-106 Front Street, Schenectady, Schenectady ...

Significance: An 18th century house with interesting architectural features. Survey number: HABS NY-3281 Building/structure dates: 1789 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 18t2 Subsequent Work

A view in Hudson's River of the entrance of what is called Topan Sea Vue sur la Riviere d'Hudson, de l'entree counue sous le nom de Mer de Topan / / sketch'd on the spot by his excellency, Governor Pownal ; painted by Mr. Paul Sandby ; & engraved by Peter Benazech.

A view in Hudson's River of the entrance of what is called Topan Sea V...

Print shows view of the Hudson River at a point where it broadens to form a lake called Tappan Sea in New York.

Thomas Shepherd's Grist Mill, High Street Vicinity, Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, WV

Thomas Shepherd's Grist Mill, High Street Vicinity, Shepherdstown, Jef...

Significance: An example of an early 18th century grist mill which continued to meet local and regional needs into the 20th century. Modifications of its machinery kept pace with innovations in milling technol... More

Westover, State Route 630/U.S. Route 1 vicinity (Old Town Neck), Eastville, Northampton County, Virginia

Westover, State Route 630/U.S. Route 1 vicinity (Old Town Neck), Eastv...

Significance: The significant features of this abandoned 18th-century farmhouse include and English bond brick chimney and fine interior paneling. Survey number: HABS VA-957 National Register of Historic Plac... More

Abbottsford Homes, Building Type 1, Bounded by Abbottsford, Henry & Robert Avenues & Fox Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Abbottsford Homes, Building Type 1, Bounded by Abbottsford, Henry & Ro...

Significance: Built in 1942-43, the Abbottsford Homes Defense Housing Project exemplified World War II urban workers' housing. It was created to house workers in nearby war-related industries and their families... More

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Perspective of house on James River, and sketch]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscriptions on recto: "25" "Put 2 Blank leaves before this." "BHLatrobe Boneval inv et del. Dec 1797." Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

Ichi fuji ni taka san nasubi - Public domain  drawing

Ichi fuji ni taka san nasubi - Public domain drawing

Print shows five women, four men, and a child in a ferry; one man is poling the boat and one man is a porter seated at the back of the boat with baskets of eggplants, the women, child, and a man holding a falco... More

St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 80 Meeting Street, Charleston, Charleston County, SC

St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 80 Meeting Street, Charleston, Charles...

Significance: The oldest church standing in Charleston, Saint Michael's is a well-known mid-18th century monument rich in historical associations and architectural features. Unprocessed Field note material exi... More

St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 80 Meeting Street, Charleston, Charleston County, SC

St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 80 Meeting Street, Charleston, Charles...

Significance: The oldest church standing in Charleston, Saint Michael's is a well-known mid-18th century monument rich in historical associations and architectural features. Unprocessed Field note material exi... More

Magruder House, 4703 Annapolis Road (Bladensburg Road), Bladensburg, Prince George's County, MD

Magruder House, 4703 Annapolis Road (Bladensburg Road), Bladensburg, P...

Significance: The Hilleary-Magruder House is the only extant stone house executed in the Tidewater style in Prince George's County. A mid-18th century, one-and-a-half story, stone gambrel-roof structure, it re... More

Mount Gilead A.M.E. Church, 1940 Holicong Road, Buckingham, Bucks County, PA

Mount Gilead A.M.E. Church, 1940 Holicong Road, Buckingham, Bucks Coun...

2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Overlooking a broad limestone valley settled in the 18th century by industrious Quaker families, the church sits on a small lot amid extra woodland for the we... More

Vuë de la rue des recolets de Quebeck. Prospect der Strafe gegen der Kirche der Recolecten in der obern Stadt zu Québec Vuë de la rue des recolets dans la haute Ville de Quebec / / gravé par Francois Xav. Habermann.

Vuë de la rue des recolets de Quebeck. Prospect der Strafe gegen der K...

Print shows street view with soldiers marching, and pedestrians in Québec; an idealized view depicting Québec as a typical European city. (as characteristic of optical prints, title is printed in reverse). Col... More

Steeple Building, Company Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI

Steeple Building, Company Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI

Significance: This church was built by the government of the Danish West Indies and Guinea Company. As the building that housed the established church of the colony, it was an integral part of the architecture... More

John Chad House, State Route 100, U.S. Route 1 vicinity, Chadds Ford, Delaware County, PA

John Chad House, State Route 100, U.S. Route 1 vicinity, Chadds Ford, ...

Significance: This early 18th century vernacular farmhouse, which has retained a high degree of integrity, was constructed and owned by members of a prominent Quaker family. During the Revolution, the house sur... More

John Chad House, State Route 100, U.S. Route 1 vicinity, Chadds Ford, Delaware County, PA

John Chad House, State Route 100, U.S. Route 1 vicinity, Chadds Ford, ...

Significance: This early 18th century vernacular farmhouse, which has retained a high degree of integrity, was constructed and owned by members of a prominent Quaker family. During the Revolution, the house sur... More

Frederiksfort, King Street vicinity, Frederiksted, St. Croix, VI

Frederiksfort, King Street vicinity, Frederiksted, St. Croix, VI

Significance: This 18th-century Danish fort of unusual design is one of the pivotal structures within Frederiksted Historic District. Survey number: HABS VI-47 Building/structure dates: 1752 Initial Construction

The council of the rulers, & the elders against the tribe of ye Americanites, British Cartoon Print

The council of the rulers, & the elders against the tribe of ye Americ...

Print shows a group of men in the Hall of Commons, several seated around a table, on the wall is a map labeled "North America" which has burst into flames, in the foreground stands Lord North passing banknotes ... More

Baldwin-Sharpless House, U.S. Route 30 (East Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Baldwin-Sharpless House, U.S. Route 30 (East Caln Township), Downingto...

Significance: This early 18th century stone house while retaining much of its original appearance illustrates through its additions the growth of a farm house belonging to a Quaker family over many generations.... More

Baldwin-Sharpless House, U.S. Route 30 (East Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Baldwin-Sharpless House, U.S. Route 30 (East Caln Township), Downingto...

Significance: This early 18th century stone house while retaining much of its original appearance illustrates through its additions the growth of a farm house belonging to a Quaker family over many generations.... More

Colonel Arnold - who commanded the provincial troops sent against Quebec, through the wilderness of Canada, and was wounded in storming that city, under General Montgomery, British Cartoon Print

Colonel Arnold - who commanded the provincial troops sent against Queb...

Benedict Arnold, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing right, gesturing with right hand, wearing military uniform; view of Quebec, Canada in the background. [Page or plate] 89. Reference copy in LOT ... More

Haran rikkazu, Tsukimaro Kitagawa - Ukiyo e print

Haran rikkazu, Tsukimaro Kitagawa - Ukiyo e print

Print shows plant in a pot. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Attributed to: Kitagawa Kikumaro. Format: Koban Nishikie. Forms part of:... More

Poplar Hill, 7606 Woodyard Road (His Lordship's Kindness Road) (Rosaryville vicinity), Clinton, Prince George's County, MD

Poplar Hill, 7606 Woodyard Road (His Lordship's Kindness Road) (Rosary...

Significance: Poplar Hill, or His Lordship's Kindness as it is currently referred to, is an excellent example of an 18th-century, five-part Georgian plantation house. This elegantly detailed residence is among... More

Courthouse Group Area Survey, U.S. Route 13, Eastville, Northampton County, Virginia

Courthouse Group Area Survey, U.S. Route 13, Eastville, Northampton Co...

Significance: Local government began on the Eastern Shore late in 1632 with the commissioners (or justices, as they later came to be known) meeting as a court. They gathered in homes of individual members or in... More

Rich-Truman House, 320 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Rich-Truman House, 320 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Cou...

Significance: Erected in the fall of 1771 by John Rich, plasterer, the house is a fine example of one of a pair of small, Philadelphia row houses of the late 18th century. It is located on the site originally o... More

Pitner House, Route 332, 550'  West of Upper Silver Lake Road, Newtown, Bucks County, PA

Pitner House, Route 332, 550' West of Upper Silver Lake Road, Newtown...

Significance: This is a good example of an 18th century, stone Bucks County farmhouse, with characteristic features such as the cropped roof, corner fireplace, and additive quality. Survey number: HABS PA-549... More

[Theater and hotel building ("Theatre, Assembly Rooms and an hotel"), Richmond, Virginia. 5--section of theatre with figures]

[Theater and hotel building ("Theatre, Assembly Rooms and an hotel"), ...

Presentation drawing showing interior of theater, assembly rooms, and hotel as section.

Tristram Bunker House, 3 Bear Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Tristram Bunker House, 3 Bear Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: Example of small Nantucket lean-to house with traditional ell addition. The Bunker House is a typical small, 2-bay, shingled, lean-to type house of the early-middle 18th century. The exact date o... More

Thomas Fuller House, 1211 Bay Street, Beaufort, Beaufort County, SC

Thomas Fuller House, 1211 Bay Street, Beaufort, Beaufort County, SC

Significance: A late 18th century town house with architectural features of exceptional interest. Survey number: HABS SC-287 Building/structure dates: ca. 1780 Initial Construction

Thomas Fuller House, 1211 Bay Street, Beaufort, Beaufort County, SC

Thomas Fuller House, 1211 Bay Street, Beaufort, Beaufort County, SC

Significance: A late 18th century town house with architectural features of exceptional interest. Survey number: HABS SC-287 Building/structure dates: ca. 1780 Initial Construction

Sawamura Sōjūrō no Ichihōshi Ōtomo Hitatinosuke Yamatogawa Tomigorō no Sukewaka Yonosuke

Sawamura Sōjūrō no Ichihōshi Ōtomo Hitatinosuke Yamatogawa Tomigorō no...

Sawamura Sojurō and Yamatogawa Tomigoro in the role of a samurai and his page who is offering him a cup of tea. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in... More

Stanton-Tatnall-Byrnes House, 201 Old Mill Lane, Stanton, New Castle County, DE

Stanton-Tatnall-Byrnes House, 201 Old Mill Lane, Stanton, New Castle C...

Significance: This mid-18th century house with later additions contains interesting exterior and interior decorative details. Survey number: HABS DE-168 Building/structure dates: 1740 Initial Construction

Wyoming, 330 Thrift Street (11530 Thrift Road), Clinton, Prince George's County, MD

Wyoming, 330 Thrift Street (11530 Thrift Road), Clinton, Prince George...

Significance: Wyoming is architecturally significant as a well preserved example of a substantial, early settlement period dwelling in the southern Tidewater tradition, the distinguishing feature of which is it... More

Wyoming, 330 Thrift Street (11530 Thrift Road), Clinton, Prince George's County, MD

Wyoming, 330 Thrift Street (11530 Thrift Road), Clinton, Prince George...

Significance: Wyoming is architecturally significant as a well preserved example of a substantial, early settlement period dwelling in the southern Tidewater tradition, the distinguishing feature of which is it... More

Wyoming, 330 Thrift Street (11530 Thrift Road), Clinton, Prince George's County, MD

Wyoming, 330 Thrift Street (11530 Thrift Road), Clinton, Prince George...

Significance: Wyoming is architecturally significant as a well preserved example of a substantial, early settlement period dwelling in the southern Tidewater tradition, the distinguishing feature of which is it... More

The death of General Wolfe / painted by B. West, historical painter to His Majesty ; engraved by William Woollett, engraver to His Majesty.

The death of General Wolfe / painted by B. West, historical painter to...

Print shows Gen. James Wolfe, lying mortally wounded on field, surrounded by soldiers and a Native, during the siege of Quebec in 1759. At head of title: To the King's most excellent Majesty. This plate.... Ca... More

Abraham Hasbrouck House, 94 Huguenot Street, New Paltz, Ulster County, NY

Abraham Hasbrouck House, 94 Huguenot Street, New Paltz, Ulster County,...

Significance: Built in three phases between 1721 and 1741, the Abraham Hasbrouck House is a very early example of the stone house type that distinguishes Ulster County architecture. The house also represents t... More

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