Company A, 22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 18...
Picryl description: Public domain image of war, military conflict, infantry, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.186...
No. B797. Date based on 22nd NY history. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Harper's Ferry, W.Va., from Maryland Heights
Postcard showing panoramic view of the town of Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. Includes Virginia and the Shenandoah River to the left; and the Potomac River and Maryland to the right, with bridges, including the... More
An oil derrick that has long marked the spot of an almost two-century-...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Called "Little Sister," the derrick, built in 1911, drilled oil from the nearby sandy shores for the Quaker State Oil Refining Corp. C... More
Street view of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: West Virginia Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Pur... More
Street view of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: West Virginia Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Pur... More
View of the Shenandoah River at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: West Virginia Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Pur... More
Tony Catanese, owner of the Camp Bed and Breakfast Inn in Harpers Ferr...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: West Virginia Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Pur... More
Jefferson Rock, a promontory above Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, from ...
Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, W...
Significance: This structure was built in 1848 by the government to house the fire engines and watchman's house for the U.S. Armory. In 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and his followers, having sought refuge in t... More
Storer College, Lewis Anthony Library, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jeffe...
Significance: Currently recognized by the National Park Service (NPS) as the "Lewis Anthony Building," this two-story stone building was an integral part of Storer College and its evolution as an educational in... More
Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More
Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More
Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More
Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More
Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...
Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...
Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...
Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...
Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...
Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...
Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...
Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...
Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...
Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More
Genl. Stevensons Headqurters--Harpers Ferry during American Civil War
Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, March 11, 1865, p. 153. Inscribed upper left: Dec. 1864. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.517) Reference print... More
Scottish Castle, Bolivar Heights, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Bank of Harpers Ferry & Bank Annex, Shenandoah & High Streets, Harpers...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-20 Survey number: HABS WV-152
Bank of Harpers Ferry & Bank Annex, Shenandoah & High Streets, Harpers...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-20 Survey number: HABS WV-152
Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Locks, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason Co...
Significance: There are two locks, the main lock longer than the auxiliary one. These are the essential feature of the system to allow navigation on the Ohio River. Survey number: HAER WV-58-C
Gerard B. Wager Building, Shenandoah & Potomac Streets, Harpers Ferry,...
Significance: The building was erected in the 1830's and is important as a landmark in the immediate vicinity of the capture of John Brown in 1859. In present day Harpers Ferry, the building lends considerably... More
Gerard B. Wager Building, Shenandoah & Potomac Streets, Harpers Ferry,...
Significance: The building was erected in the 1830's and is important as a landmark in the immediate vicinity of the capture of John Brown in 1859. In present day Harpers Ferry, the building lends considerably... More
Gerard B. Wager Building, Shenandoah & Potomac Streets, Harpers Ferry,...
Significance: The building was erected in the 1830's and is important as a landmark in the immediate vicinity of the capture of John Brown in 1859. In present day Harpers Ferry, the building lends considerably... More
White Hall, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: This building was erected in 1839 by William and Samuel B. Anderson and Dr. George B. Stephenson on land which was originally part of the Wager Six Acre Reservation. The Wagers were descendants of... More
White Hall, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: This building was erected in 1839 by William and Samuel B. Anderson and Dr. George B. Stephenson on land which was originally part of the Wager Six Acre Reservation. The Wagers were descendants of... More
Cavalry marching out of Harpers Ferry
Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed lower left. Inscribed lower right: 1864. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.481) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings file E. Forms part of... More
Waterpower on Virginius Island, Shenandoah River near Potomac River, H...
Significance: Virginius Island is historically significant because it is the site of a 19th century water powered industrial village. The study of the site offers much information on the evolution of American ... More
John C. Unseld Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: The building was erected in the 1830's and is important as a landmark in the immediate vicinity of the capture of John Brown in 1859. In present day Harpers Ferry, the building lends considerably... More
Jacob Furl Henkle Farmstead, West of Millville Road, Harpers Ferry, Je...
Survey number: HALS WV-3 Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: Built between 1895 and 1897, the Bird-Brady House served as a private residence for teachers and families associated with Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionarie... More
Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: Built between 1895 and 1897, the Bird-Brady House served as a private residence for teachers and families associated with Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionarie... More
Interpretive Design Center, 67 Mather Place, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson ...
Survey number: HABS WV-305 Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
William Richards Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson...
Survey number: HABS WV-32 Public domain photograph of architectural diagram, building plan, section, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tearney Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, ...
Survey number: HABS WV-172 Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Harper House, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-66, FN-76 Survey number: HABS WV-168
Bird-Brady House, Garage, Harpers Ferry Center, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N1591 Survey number: HABS WV-304-A
Shenandoah Pulp Mill, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson Coun...
Public domain image of a train ferry, historical photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More
Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More
Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More
Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More
Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More
Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More
Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More
Paymaster's Quarters, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: Prominently located on the eastern crest of Camp Hill at the head of a row of four residences for Armory officials, the Paymaster's Quarters has survived innumerable structural changes. First ere... More
Master Armorer's New House, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferso...
Significance: Home of the Master Armorer of the Harpers Ferry Armory. Served as officers' quarters for both sides during the Civil War. Used for public purposes by the town from 1873-1884. Unprocessed Field ... More
Reverend Nathan Bracket House, Fillmore Street, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...
Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58 as one of two identical residences for Armory officials, the Brackett House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Superintendent's Clerk. The Bra... More
Reverend Nathan Bracket House, Fillmore Street, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...
Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58 as one of two identical residences for Armory officials, the Brackett House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Superintendent's Clerk. The Bra... More
Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...
Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions
Potomac Power Plant, On West Virginia Shore of Potomac River, about 1 ...
Significance: The Potomac Power Plant was an innovative small hydroelectric facility that operated from 1899 to 1991, originally as part of a wood pulp mill (built 1888), and solely as a power house after a fir... More
Potomac Power Plant, On West Virginia Shore of Potomac River, about 1 ...
Significance: The Potomac Power Plant was an innovative small hydroelectric facility that operated from 1899 to 1991, originally as part of a wood pulp mill (built 1888), and solely as a power house after a fir... More
Potomac Power Plant, On West Virginia Shore of Potomac River, about 1 ...
Significance: The Potomac Power Plant was an innovative small hydroelectric facility that operated from 1899 to 1991, originally as part of a wood pulp mill (built 1888), and solely as a power house after a fir... More
Potomac Power Plant, On West Virginia Shore of Potomac River, about 1 ...
Significance: The Potomac Power Plant was an innovative small hydroelectric facility that operated from 1899 to 1991, originally as part of a wood pulp mill (built 1888), and solely as a power house after a fir... More
Storer College, Cook Hall, 252 McDowell Street, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...
Significance: Constructed in 1939-40 and named after its principal benefactor, Permelia Eastman Cook Hall holds significance as the last new building constructed on the campus of Storer College, a historically ... More
Storer College, Cook Hall, 252 McDowell Street, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...
Significance: Constructed in 1939-40 and named after its principal benefactor, Permelia Eastman Cook Hall holds significance as the last new building constructed on the campus of Storer College, a historically ... More
Storer College, Cook Hall, 252 McDowell Street, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...
Significance: Constructed in 1939-40 and named after its principal benefactor, Permelia Eastman Cook Hall holds significance as the last new building constructed on the campus of Storer College, a historically ... More
Allstadt Farm, West of U.S. Route 340, South of County Road 27, Harper...
Survey number: HALS WV-2 Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Allstadt Farm, West of U.S. Route 340, South of County Road 27, Harper...
Survey number: HALS WV-2 Public domain photograph of ruins in United States, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Allstadt Farm, West of U.S. Route 340, South of County Road 27, Harper...
Survey number: HALS WV-2 Public domain photograph of ruins in United States, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Allstadt Farm, West of U.S. Route 340, South of County Road 27, Harper...
Survey number: HALS WV-2 Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Roeder House, Northeast corner of High Street & Hog Alley, Harpers Fer...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-27 Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N1 Survey number: HABS WV-174 Building/structure dates: 1848 Subsequent Work Build... More
Roeder House, Northeast corner of High Street & Hog Alley, Harpers Fer...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-27 Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N1 Survey number: HABS WV-174 Building/structure dates: 1848 Subsequent Work Build... More
John G. Wilson Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: The John G. Wilson Building is one of several two-and-a-half or three-story masonry buildings which were constructed in Harpers Ferry in the 1810s-30s. Combining both commercial and residential t... More
John G. Wilson Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: The John G. Wilson Building is one of several two-and-a-half or three-story masonry buildings which were constructed in Harpers Ferry in the 1810s-30s. Combining both commercial and residential t... More
John G. Wilson Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: The John G. Wilson Building is one of several two-and-a-half or three-story masonry buildings which were constructed in Harpers Ferry in the 1810s-30s. Combining both commercial and residential t... More
John G. Wilson Building, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: The John G. Wilson Building is one of several two-and-a-half or three-story masonry buildings which were constructed in Harpers Ferry in the 1810s-30s. Combining both commercial and residential t... More
Masonic Hall, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: Like many earlier nineteenth-century structures in Harpers Ferry, the Masonic Hall Building was originally conceived by Philip Coons to house commercial stores on the first floor with dwelling qua... More
Masonic Hall, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: Like many earlier nineteenth-century structures in Harpers Ferry, the Masonic Hall Building was originally conceived by Philip Coons to house commercial stores on the first floor with dwelling qua... More
Masonic Hall, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: Like many earlier nineteenth-century structures in Harpers Ferry, the Masonic Hall Building was originally conceived by Philip Coons to house commercial stores on the first floor with dwelling qua... More
Harper's Ferry, West Virginia - An old photo of a train crossing a bri...
Photograph shows railroad tracks in foreground with bridge and town in background. No. 187. Alternate title from Catalogue of photographic incidents of the war, from the gallery of Alexander Gardner...by Bob Z... More
The burning of the United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry, 10 P.M. Ap...
Print shows the arsenal at Harpers Ferry in flames as soldiers and citizens carry away to safety the munitions that were stored there. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 228 (1861 May 11), p. 293.
Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. View of Maryland Heights
Public domain historical photo, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Harpers Ferry : panoramic perspective from Hotel Conner to the Hill-To...
Postcard showing a panoramic view of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Public domain photograph - panorama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Harpers Ferry, Jefferson Rock, Herald Tour
Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, from the heights overlooking the...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: West Virginia Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Pur... More
Carved Civil War figures outside the Camp Bed and Breakfast Inn, Harpe...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: West Virginia Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Pur... More
Stephenson's Hotel in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: West Virginia Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Pur... More
Curtis Freewill Baptist Church, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Significance: The Curtis Freewill Baptist Church served as both a religious building for students of Storer College and as its own congregational church for African American residents of Harpers Ferry and nearb... More
22d New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 1861 [i.e.186...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an artillery gun, or cannon, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, W...
Significance: This structure was built in 1848 by the government to house the fire engines and watchman's house for the U.S. Armory. In 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and his followers, having sought refuge in t... More
John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, W...
Significance: This structure was built in 1848 by the government to house the fire engines and watchman's house for the U.S. Armory. In 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and his followers, having sought refuge in t... More
Sheridans Army. Quarter Master Stores. Harpers Ferry
Signed lower left: Waud. Title inscribed lower right. Inscribed above image: Clothing; tents; poles; wagon furniture; harness. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.513) Reference print available in the Civ... More
Storer College, Anthony Hall, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson Coun...
Significance: From 1881 to 1955, Anthony Hall served as the main building for Harpers Ferry's Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionaries of the Freewill Baptist Church. In addit... More
Storer College, Lewis Anthony Library, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jeffe...
Significance: Currently recognized by the National Park Service (NPS) as the "Lewis Anthony Building," this two-story stone building was an integral part of Storer College and its evolution as an educational in... More
Storer College, Lewis Anthony Library, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jeffe...
Significance: Currently recognized by the National Park Service (NPS) as the "Lewis Anthony Building," this two-story stone building was an integral part of Storer College and its evolution as an educational in... More
Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More
Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More
Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More
Morrell House, Columbia & Fillmore Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson C...
Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58, the Morrell House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Paymaster's Clerk. Originally, the Morrell House was identical to its neighbor, the resi... More
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Harpers Ferry Station, Potomac Street, Harp...
Significance: The train station at Harpers Ferry provides an excellent opportunity to study the relationship between railroad engineering and railroad economics. Designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, the s... More