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Map of Bedford County, Pennsylvania /

Map of Bedford County, Pennsylvania /

General-content county map showing rural buildings and householders' names; some insets (including Bedford) show real-property tracts (lots), building coverage, and owners' names. Hand colored to show township ... More

Earlston Thropp House, North side State Route 1004, west of Township Route 503, Earlston, Bedford County, PA

Earlston Thropp House, North side State Route 1004, west of Township R...

Significance: This two-story brick house was built by Earlston Thropp who succeeded his father, Joseph E. Thropp, in the operation of the Everett iron furnace. This furnace was among the last operating iron fur... More

Bedford Academy built in 1807 used as public library since 1903, Bedford, N.Y.

Bedford Academy built in 1807 used as public library since 1903, Bedfo...

Photograph shows exterior of library on residential street. Public domain photograph - city, downtown, New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Y. M. C. A. building, City Hall, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Y. M. C. A. building, City Hall, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Postcard shows the corner turret of the Y. M. C. A. building on William Street and the rear view of City Hall behind horse drawn carriage. F40272 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 202.

A few of the small girls and boys (not the smallest ones) that I found working in the spinning room of one of the Amoskeag Mfg. Co. mills at Manchester, N.H. Photo taken at 1:00 p.m., May 21, 1909, in hallway of spinning room. Many others there and in the other mills. Smallest boy (on left hand) is Geroge Brown, No. 1 Corporation. Corner of Granite and Bedford Sts. Next is, Eugene Lamy, 16 Marion St. Girls: Melvina Proulx, 145 Cartier St. Laura Oclair, 145 Cartier St.  Location: Manchester, New Hampshire / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

A few of the small girls and boys (not the smallest ones) that I found...

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These subjects went to work at 6:45 A.M. and many of them came out at 6 P.M. for they "work" in this mill. New Bedford, Massachusetts. August 24, 1911. 6:30 A.M. Richard K. Conant, Witness,.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusettsachusetts.

These subjects went to work at 6:45 A.M. and many of them came out at ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Group of workers in the spinning and twisting rooms. Second from left, William Pritchard, McKabe St., Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Fourth from left, James Pritchard, McKabe St., Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Right-hand end, Fred Bolton, 57 Potomska Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Fred is 16 years old. R. K. Conant - Witness.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusettsachusetts.

Group of workers in the spinning and twisting rooms. Second from left,...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Arthur Sarasin, 7 Acushnet Block. Works in weaving room. At his house his people said he was fourteen last week.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Arthur Sarasin, 7 Acushnet Block. Works in weaving room. At his house ...

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Fred Millette, 592 First St., is boy in center of picture with cap on side of head and arms folded. Works in finishing room. Birth certificate make him 14.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Fred Millette, 592 First St., is boy in center of picture with cap on ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

H.K. BEDFORD - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

H.K. BEDFORD - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photo shows the steamboat H.K. Bedford, which sank in the Ohio River near Waverly, West Virginia, in February 1912. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2008)

Jo and Antone are standing apart from the school boys.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Jo and Antone are standing apart from the school boys. Location: New ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a school, preschool, children, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Ragged but rugged. Playing around on a real cold day, near Grinnell Mill.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Ragged but rugged. Playing around on a real cold day, near Grinnell Mi...

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[Alfred Beniot, 191 North St. Sweeper in Bennett Mill, in spinning room #2 has been there two months; seemed to be 11 yrs. old. Alfred recorded as 12 years old.]  Location: [New Bedford, Massachusetts].

[Alfred Beniot, 191 North St. Sweeper in Bennett Mill, in spinning roo...

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Massachusetts. Society, Walter H.B. Remington, New Bedford # 7

Massachusetts. Society, Walter H.B. Remington, New Bedford # 7

A black and white photo of a group of people. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Industrial town in Massachusetts, possibly New Bedford

Industrial town in Massachusetts, possibly New Bedford

Picryl description: Public domain image of a power station, dam, electric generator, industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mrs. Charles R. Moeser, Furlough Farm, residence in Bedford Hills, New York. Living room, to bay window

Mrs. Charles R. Moeser, Furlough Farm, residence in Bedford Hills, New...

Public domain photograph of living room, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Family of Portuguese house painter who live in low income government housing project

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Family of Portuguese house painter who liv...

Public domain photograph of kitchen, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese house painter

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese house painter

Picryl description: Public domain image of a worker, labor, factory, plant, manufacture, industrial facility, 1930s, mid-20th-century industrial photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mrs. Charles R. Moeser, Furlough Farm, residence in Bedford Hills, New York. Living room, to bay window

Mrs. Charles R. Moeser, Furlough Farm, residence in Bedford Hills, New...

Public domain photograph of living room, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Roman Catholic Portuguese school

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Roman Catholic Portuguese school

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classroom, college auditorium, school, students, teacher, teaching, studying, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese mother with pictures of her sons who are all in service

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese mother with pictures of her son...

Public domain photograph of the United States in the 1930s, portraits, people, events, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

St. Matthew's Church, Bedford, New York. Memorial tablet

St. Matthew's Church, Bedford, New York. Memorial tablet

Public domain photograph of church building, Christianity, religious architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rock Gate Farm Dairy, Bedford Hills, New York. View to garage and disposal plant

Rock Gate Farm Dairy, Bedford Hills, New York. View to garage and disp...

Public domain photograph of midcentury American architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rock Gate Farm Dairy, Bedford Hills, New York. Exterior from east

Rock Gate Farm Dairy, Bedford Hills, New York. Exterior from east

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Frank L. Kellogg, Mill Pond Farm, residence in Bedford Village, New York. Master bedroom

Frank L. Kellogg, Mill Pond Farm, residence in Bedford Village, New Yo...

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Mr. and Mrs. V. Theo. Low, residence on Hickory Kingdom Rd., Bedford Village, New York. Master bedroom II

Mr. and Mrs. V. Theo. Low, residence on Hickory Kingdom Rd., Bedford V...

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Mr. and Mrs. V. Theodore Low, residence on Hickory Kingdom Rd., Bedford Village, New York. View from east I

Mr. and Mrs. V. Theodore Low, residence on Hickory Kingdom Rd., Bedfor...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Administration Building, North of enlisted men's barracks, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Administration Building, North of en...

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Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Bedford, Independent Cities, Virginia

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Bedford, Independent Cities, Virginia

Sep 1891. 3 Sheet(s). Virginia fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Fire Apparatus Building, South Rodney French Boulevard, 550 feet west of main entrance, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Fire Apparatus Building, South Rodne...

Significance: The Fire Apparatus Building retains its integrity of location, design, materials, and workmanship. It was built in connection with the development of Fort Rodman during the Endicott Period, an im... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Fire Apparatus Building, South Rodney French Boulevard, 550 feet west of main entrance, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Fire Apparatus Building, South Rodne...

Significance: The Fire Apparatus Building retains its integrity of location, design, materials, and workmanship. It was built in connection with the development of Fort Rodman during the Endicott Period, an im... More

River Vale Bridge, Spanning White River on County Road 27, Bedford, Lawrence County, IN

River Vale Bridge, Spanning White River on County Road 27, Bedford, La...

Significance: The bridge is one of the best of ten surviving examples of a pin-connected Pennsylvania Through Truss with sub-ties one in the state of Indiana. This bridge is of local significance. Survey numb... More

River Vale Bridge, Spanning White River on County Road 27, Bedford, Lawrence County, IN

River Vale Bridge, Spanning White River on County Road 27, Bedford, La...

Significance: The bridge is one of the best of ten surviving examples of a pin-connected Pennsylvania Through Truss with sub-ties one in the state of Indiana. This bridge is of local significance. Survey numb... More

Poplar Forest, Summer Kitchen, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, Summer Kitchen, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County...

Survey number: HABS VA-303-A Building/structure dates: 1819 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 69000223

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Post Exchange, East of Battery Craig, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Post Exchange, East of Battery Craig...

Significance: The Post Exchange retains its integrity of location, design and materials and workmanship. It was built during the Taft period of coastal fortifications and reflects the growth of Fort Rodman at ... More

Bedford Springs Hotel, Old U.S. Route 220, Bedford, Bedford County, PA

Bedford Springs Hotel, Old U.S. Route 220, Bedford, Bedford County, PA

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bedford Springs Hotel, Old U.S. Route 220, Bedford, Bedford County, PA

Bedford Springs Hotel, Old U.S. Route 220, Bedford, Bedford County, PA

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

St. John's Church, Rectory, Bedford Road, Pleasantville, Westchester County, NY

St. John's Church, Rectory, Bedford Road, Pleasantville, Westchester C...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-47, FN-90 Survey number: HABS NY-4110

St. John's Church, Rectory, Bedford Road, Pleasantville, Westchester County, NY

St. John's Church, Rectory, Bedford Road, Pleasantville, Westchester C...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-47, FN-90 Survey number: HABS NY-4110

Poplar Forest, Privies, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, Privies, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virgi...

Survey number: HABS VA-303-E Building/structure dates: 1819 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000223

Poplar Forest, Privies, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, Privies, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virgi...

Survey number: HABS VA-303-E Building/structure dates: 1819 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000223

Robb House, Bedford Avenue & Clarkson, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY

Robb House, Bedford Avenue & Clarkson, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY

Survey number: HABS NY-6043 Public domain photograph of architecture design, diagram, drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Compare ages: Veronica Mikula, says 12 years old, 93 N. Front St., Steven Mikula, (in mill) says 15 years, appears less than 14. Photo taken in spare unused room too cold to warm. They crowd together in kitchen.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Compare ages: Veronica Mikula, says 12 years old, 93 N. Front St., Ste...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children, kids, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Quartermaster's & Commisary Storehouse, Southwest portion of site, east of Battery Cross, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Quartermaster's & Commisary Storehou...

Significance: The Quartermaster's and Commissary Storehouse retains its integrity of location,design, materials, workmanship, and to a large degree, setting. It was built in connection with the development of ... More

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Bake House, Along southernmost access road directly north of Fort Taber, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Bake House, Along southernmost acces...

Significance: Like most Army buildings of this period, the Bake House at Fort Rodman was built according to a standardized plan, in this case Plan No. 49-L. It is atypical, however, in that it is of frame cons... More

William J. Rotch House, 19 Irving Street (moved from 103 Orchard Street), New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

William J. Rotch House, 19 Irving Street (moved from 103 Orchard Stree...

Significance: A fine house of the mid nineteenth century, built from designs of A.J. Davis for one of the leading families of New Bedford. Survey number: HABS MA-678 Building/structure dates: 1846 Initial Construction

Bill of complaint of William Nicholds and Margaret McMichael against Andrew Jackson and James Hooper over land titles in Bedford County, Tennessee. Enclosure in Samuel Anderson to Andrew Jackson, Nov. 6, 1832. May 25, 1831

Bill of complaint of William Nicholds and Margaret McMichael against A...

Public domain scan of Andrew Jackson's correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, park architecture, outdoors, romantic atmospheric landscape, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

George Delano & Sons Oil Works, South & South Second Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

George Delano & Sons Oil Works, South & South Second Streets, New Bedf...

Significance: The Delano oil works appear on the earliest (1834) maps of New Bedford. The works were typical of the sort built in the area after 1810, following the style of houses built by the Quaker whaling ... More

Hershberger Farm, House, .4 mile East of Business Route 220, .35 mile Southeast of Cessna, Cessna, Bedford County, PA

Hershberger Farm, House, .4 mile East of Business Route 220, .35 mile ...

Written data & photo caption pages include floor plans. Photo caption pages also include a site plan. Survey number: HABS PA-5392-A Building/structure dates: ca. 1821 Initial Construction Building/structure d... More

Everett Iron Company, Office Building, 0.25 mile Southwest of Everett, Earlston, Bedford County, PA

Everett Iron Company, Office Building, 0.25 mile Southwest of Everett,...

Survey number: HAER PA-379-C Building/structure dates: before 1910 Initial Construction

Henry Taber House, 115 Orchard Street, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Henry Taber House, 115 Orchard Street, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Significance: A representative mansion of nineteenth century New Bedford, built for a prominent ship captain and ship owner, with Greek Revival features. Survey number: HABS MA-677 Building/structure dates: 1... More

Bedford Dwellings, Management Building, 2304 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Bedford Dwellings, Management Building, 2304 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburg...

Survey number: HABS PA-6339-A Building/structure dates: 1940 Initial Construction

Poplar Forest, Dairy, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, Dairy, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virgini...

Survey number: HABS VA-303-B Building/structure dates: 1819 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 69000223

Poplar Forest, Dairy, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, Dairy, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virgini...

Survey number: HABS VA-303-B Building/structure dates: 1819 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 69000223

Poplar Forest, Slave Quarters, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, Slave Quarters, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-338 Survey number: HABS VA-303-C Building/structure dates: 1819 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000223

Congregational Church, Union & Eighth Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Congregational Church, Union & Eighth Streets, New Bedford, Bristol Co...

Significance: A substantial church, built in the 1830's for one of the important congregations in New Bedford from the design of Alexander Jackson Davis. Survey number: HABS MA-681 Building/structure dates: 1... More

Congregational Church, Union & Eighth Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Congregational Church, Union & Eighth Streets, New Bedford, Bristol Co...

Significance: A substantial church, built in the 1830's for one of the important congregations in New Bedford from the design of Alexander Jackson Davis. Survey number: HABS MA-681 Building/structure dates: 1... More

Custom House, Second & William Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Custom House, Second & William Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, M...

Significance: An early Federal building representative of governmental activity during a period when the Merchant Marine was growing rapidly. Survey number: HABS MA-682 Building/structure dates: after 1830 In... More

Custom House, Second & William Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Custom House, Second & William Streets, New Bedford, Bristol County, M...

Significance: An early Federal building representative of governmental activity during a period when the Merchant Marine was growing rapidly. Survey number: HABS MA-682 Building/structure dates: after 1830 In... More

Baylis House, Bedford Green, Bedford, Westchester County, NY

Baylis House, Bedford Green, Bedford, Westchester County, NY

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-89, FN-90 Survey number: HABS NY-4112 Building/structure dates: ca. 1780 Initial Construction

McNeal & Black Tannery, North side of Main Street, South of State Route 96, Manns Choice, Bedford County, PA

McNeal & Black Tannery, North side of Main Street, South of State Rout...

Significance: Once home to numerous tanneries, Bedford County (and its neighbor to the east, Fulton County) contains few remnants of this once locally important industry. The building that once housed the McNe... More

New Bedford, Pennsylvania. An eating place near the Greyhound bus stop

New Bedford, Pennsylvania. An eating place near the Greyhound bus stop

Public domain photograph of a motel, camp, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Officers' Quarters, West side of entrance drive, .2 mile south of Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Fort Rodman Military Reservation, Officers' Quarters, West side of ent...

Significance: The Officer's Quarters exterior retains its integrity of location, setting, materials, and workmanship. Its construction was associated with the installation of Fort Rodman of Endicott Period bat... More

Wamsutta Mill, Achushnet Avenue, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Wamsutta Mill, Achushnet Avenue, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Survey number: HABS MA-987 Building/structure dates: ca. 1840 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 08000794

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State Pier, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...

Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State Pier, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...

Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State Pier, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...

Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

T.E.M. White, stereograph photographer, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

T.E.M. White, stereograph photographer, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Business card for Thomas E.M. White showing two identical views of a shipyard in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress).

R.C. Bedford - Public domain photograph, glass negative

R.C. Bedford - Public domain photograph, glass negative

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Five cranberry pickers - all cousins. Smallest is Joe Sylva, 618 Water St., New Bedford, said 10 years old. Picks 10 pails a day at 7 cents. Arthur Sylva, said 13 years, picks 30 pails a day. Carrie Maderyos, 618 Water Street, New Bedford, said 12 years - second year picking. The group expects to be picking here four weeks more which will cause loss of New Bedford schooling at least 6 weeks. (See photos of them picking next day).  Location: Falmouth [vicinity] - Swift's Bog, Massachusetts.

Five cranberry pickers - all cousins. Smallest is Joe Sylva, 618 Water...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Joe Perry, Grinnell St. Said he was 10. August 22, 1911. 7:15 A.M. Richard K. Conant, Witness.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Joe Perry, Grinnell St. Said he was 10. August 22, 1911. 7:15 A.M. Ric...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Sula Bedford, nine years old. Lives in Tupelo, Miss. Mother said, "Just as soon as she's 12, her father wants her to learn to weave. She could spin now, (heaps of 'em smaller'n she is does) but he can't earn 'nuff spinnin'."  Location: Tupelo, Mississippi.

Sula Bedford, nine years old. Lives in Tupelo, Miss. Mother said, "Jus...

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John Sims. See #2304. [Caption 2304: John Sims, 7 year old newsie, New Bedford, Massachusetts. August 22, 1911. Evening. Richard K. Conant, Witness.]  Location: New Bedford, Massachusettsachusetts.

John Sims. See #2304. [Caption 2304: John Sims, 7 year old newsie, New...

Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sarah Nelson, County Street, (over grocery store) Arthur Sarasin (see 2286). Sarah is 14 years old.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Sarah Nelson, County Street, (over grocery store) Arthur Sarasin (see ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commerce, shopping, main street, city downtown, early 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bad housing and congestion. Mikeal Wikbas [or Wikras?], (about 14 years old) at doorway of home. 3 Hampton Court. Works in Wamsutta Mill.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Bad housing and congestion. Mikeal Wikbas [or Wikras?], (about 14 year...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Interior Wamsutta Mill, Wilfred Pepin, 42 Bowditch St. (youngest boy, appears 13 yrs. old). Has been working a few weeks in Mule Room #4.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Interior Wamsutta Mill, Wilfred Pepin, 42 Bowditch St. (youngest boy, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a factory, plant, manufacture, assembly line, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Young girls running gauntlet of men making remarks (sometimes vile)].  Location: [New Bedford, Massachusetts].

[Young girls running gauntlet of men making remarks (sometimes vile)]....

Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Many of the smallest ones said, "Working in these mills." Especially #1 Raymond Bradshaw, 88 Engerira St. Works in Manomet Mill; lives with grandmother, works in #2 Card Department. Said, "I'm goin' on 14, will be 15 next September." He appears to be [i.e., have] tubercular tendencies and his sister much more so. Fred Arnold, 478 N. Front St., (smallest boy in #6 Mill). Lives with step-father in comfortable circumstances. Been working in weave room in Nashawena Mill, 1 year.  Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Many of the smallest ones said, "Working in these mills." Especially #...

Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Old Garrison House, Bedford Springs, Bedford, Middlesex County, MA

Old Garrison House, Bedford Springs, Bedford, Middlesex County, MA

Survey number: HABS MA-539 Building/structure dates: 1664 Initial Construction

Mollie Day and son. Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Mollie Day and son. Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Public domain photograph of Pennsylvania in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Foggy night

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Foggy night

Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Street in the working class section in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Street in the working class section in New Bedford, Massachusetts

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Foggy night in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Foggy night in New Bedford, Massachusetts

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New Bedford, Massachusetts. Family of Portuguese house painter who live in low income government housing project

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Family of Portuguese house painter who liv...

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New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese Girl Scouts

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese Girl Scouts

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, meeting, demonstration, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Wife of Portuguese house painter

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Wife of Portuguese house painter

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New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese lawyer

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Portuguese lawyer

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New Bedford, Massachusetts. Roman Catholic Portuguese school

New Bedford, Massachusetts. Roman Catholic Portuguese school

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