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Macombs Dam Bridge, Spanning Harlem River Between 155th Street Viaduct, Jerome Avenue, & East 162nd Street, Bronx, Bronx County, NY

Macombs Dam Bridge, Spanning Harlem River Between 155th Street Viaduct...

Significance: The bridge was designed by eminent structural engineer Alfred Pancoast Boller and was a considerable municipal endeavor as well as a significant engineering feat. It is the third oldest major bri... More

Macombs Dam Bridge, Spanning Harlem River Between 155th Street Viaduct, Jerome Avenue, & East 162nd Street, Bronx, Bronx County, NY

Macombs Dam Bridge, Spanning Harlem River Between 155th Street Viaduct...

Significance: The bridge was designed by eminent structural engineer Alfred Pancoast Boller and was a considerable municipal endeavor as well as a significant engineering feat. It is the third oldest major bri... More

Macombs Dam Bridge, Spanning Harlem River Between 155th Street Viaduct, Jerome Avenue, & East 162nd Street, Bronx, Bronx County, NY

Macombs Dam Bridge, Spanning Harlem River Between 155th Street Viaduct...

Significance: The bridge was designed by eminent structural engineer Alfred Pancoast Boller and was a considerable municipal endeavor as well as a significant engineering feat. It is the third oldest major bri... More

Macombs Dam Bridge, Spanning Harlem River Between 155th Street Viaduct, Jerome Avenue, & East 162nd Street, Bronx, Bronx County, NY

Macombs Dam Bridge, Spanning Harlem River Between 155th Street Viaduct...

Significance: The bridge was designed by eminent structural engineer Alfred Pancoast Boller and was a considerable municipal endeavor as well as a significant engineering feat. It is the third oldest major bri... More

Pennsylvania Station, 370 Seventh Avenue, West Thirty-first, Thirty-first-Thirty-third Streets, New York, New York County, NY

Pennsylvania Station, 370 Seventh Avenue, West Thirty-first, Thirty-fi...

Significance: The construction of Pennsylvania Station was one part of a large building program undertaken in 1903 by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Included in this program was the construction of tunnels ... More

Pennsylvania Station, 370 Seventh Avenue, West Thirty-first, Thirty-first-Thirty-third Streets, New York, New York County, NY

Pennsylvania Station, 370 Seventh Avenue, West Thirty-first, Thirty-fi...

Significance: The construction of Pennsylvania Station was one part of a large building program undertaken in 1903 by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Included in this program was the construction of tunnels ... More

A view of the Federal Hall of the City of New York, as appeared in the year 1797; with the adjacent buildings thereto / by George Holland ; lith. & printed in colors by H.R. Robinson, 31, Park Row, N.Y.

A view of the Federal Hall of the City of New York, as appeared in the...

Exhibited in: "Creating the United States" at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 2008-2009.

The rigging house / Lith. & pub. by H.R. Robinson.

The rigging house / Lith. & pub. by H.R. Robinson.

Exterior view of the Rigging House, 120 William Street, New York City, formerly a Methodist church in the 1760s. Exhibit loan 4106-L.

The City Bank Farmers Trust Co. Bldgs.

The City Bank Farmers Trust Co. Bldgs.

J08768 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Irving Underhill, Inc. NYC. No. C 20628.

New York, / print by G. Schlegel, 97 William St. N.Y.

New York, / print by G. Schlegel, 97 William St. N.Y.

Bird's-eye view of New York with Battery Park in the foreground and the Brooklyn Bridge on the right.

Broadway, New York: From the western union telegraph building looking north

Broadway, New York: From the western union telegraph building looking ...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0780.

New York Connecting Railroad, Hell Gate Bridge, Spanning East River, Wards Island & Astoria, New York, New York County, NY

New York Connecting Railroad, Hell Gate Bridge, Spanning East River, W...

Survey number: HAER NY-88 Public domain photograph of the city, skyscraper buildings, cityscape, downtown, urban environment, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

An east view of Gray's Ferry, near Philadelphia - with the triumphal arches, &c. erected for the reception of General Washington, April 20th 1789 / C.W. Peale delin. ; J. Trenchard sculp.

An east view of Gray's Ferry, near Philadelphia - with the triumphal a...

Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for Seddon, Spotswood, Cist, and Trenchard, v. 3, 1789 May, between pp. 282-283. This impression lacks the letter "C" at the to... More

An east view of Gray's Ferry, near Philadelphia - with the triumphal arches, &c. erected for the reception of General Washington, April 20th 1789 / C.W. Peale delin. ; J. Trenchard sculp.

An east view of Gray's Ferry, near Philadelphia - with the triumphal a...

Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for Seddon, Spotswood, Cist, and Trenchard, v. 3, 1789 May, between pp. 282-283. This impression lacks the letter "C" at the to... More

Public domain image of New york city cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain image of New york city cityscape, free to use, no copyri...

Public domain photograph related to New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain image of New york city cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain image of New york city cityscape, free to use, no copyri...

Public domain photograph of the city, skyscraper buildings, cityscape, downtown, urban environment, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain image of New york city cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain image of New york city cityscape, free to use, no copyri...

Public domain photograph of the city, skyscraper buildings, cityscape, downtown, urban environment, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York, New York County, NY

Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and S...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York, New York County, NY

Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and S...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York, New York County, NY

Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and S...

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

Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York, New York County, NY

Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and S...

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

Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York, New York County, NY

Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and S...

Public domain photograph related to New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York, New York County, NY

Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and S...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch bridge, stone architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Seventh Regiment Armory, 643 Park Avenue, New York, New York County, NY

Seventh Regiment Armory, 643 Park Avenue, New York, New York County, N...

Significance: The Seventh Regiment Armory is significant for being the first true armory built in Manhattan, for its distinctive high Victorian design and interiors to which many notable architects and designer... More

[New York Island and East Jersey. Unfinished.

[New York Island and East Jersey. Unfinished.

Scale ca. 1:17,000. Title from manuscript catalog of the Peter Force map collection. Variant title in Philip Lee Phillips' A list of maps of America: Topography of upper part of Manhattan Island from about 85th... More

A plan of the city and environs of New York in North America.

A plan of the city and environs of New York in North America.

General street map showing selected letter-keyed buildings in built-up area and field lines with generalized land use in rural areas. Relief shown by hachures. Also shows "Road to Kings Bridge where the Rebels ... More

Central Park. [Winter] - Print, Library of Congress collection

Central Park. [Winter] - Print, Library of Congress collection

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Bien, J.

City (federal) Hall, Wall street, engraving, Library of Congress

City (federal) Hall, Wall street, engraving, Library of Congress

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Society of Iconophiles.

The great explosion in New-York, February 4th, 1850

The great explosion in New-York, February 4th, 1850

Print shows firemen putting out a fire in the aftermath of an explosion in a building on Hague Street, New York City, and, with the help of other citizens, searching the ruins for victims. Includes a printed ac... More

Out of door sports - the Caledonian and Thistle clubs playing the Scottish national game of curling upon the frozen pond in the Central Park, New York / from a sketch by our own artist.

Out of door sports - the Caledonian and Thistle clubs playing the Scot...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1860 Jan. 14, p. 104.

[View on 14th St., Metropolitan Fair, New York City]

[View on 14th St., Metropolitan Fair, New York City]

Public domain photograph related to New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Funeral of President Lincoln, New-York, April 25th, 1865

The Funeral of President Lincoln, New-York, April 25th, 1865

Stereograph showing bird's-eye view of soldiers with rifles marching down Broadway in New York City during Lincoln's funeral procession. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1865, by E. & H.T Antho... More

Oak bridge at Bank Rock Bay, Central Park, New York City, N.Y. Stacy 691 B'way

Oak bridge at Bank Rock Bay, Central Park, New York City, N.Y. Stacy 6...

Forms part of the: Larry Gottheim Collection of stereographs and other early photographs (Library of Congress) Purchase; Larry Gottheim; 2008; (DLC/PP-2008: 007)

W.M. Raymond & Co. Proprietors & manufacturers of metallic burial cases & caskets. 348 Pearl St., New York / Hatch & Co. 111 Broadway N.Y.

W.M. Raymond & Co. Proprietors & manufacturers of metallic burial case...

Print shows the funeral procession of President Abraham Lincoln after leaving New York City Hall, with spectators lining the street. The area above the procession is taken up by an advertisement for W.M. Raymon... More

Fashionable "turn-outs" in Central Park

Fashionable "turn-outs" in Central Park

Artist: Thomas Worth (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2059

The naturalization of foreigners in New York City - Judge McCunn sitting in the Superior Court, passing on applications for citizenship, Friday evening, October 22, 1869 / BGHS.

The naturalization of foreigners in New York City - Judge McCunn sitti...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 29, 1869 Nov. 13, p. 141.

Marriage certificate - Public domain document scan of drawing

Marriage certificate - Public domain document scan of drawing

Design drawing for marriage certificate with ornate calligraphy, small birds and flowers. Two small ovals have been cut for photographs. Certificate reads: This is to certify that in accordance with the laws of... More

New York City--A hot day in Wall Street

New York City--A hot day in Wall Street

Eleven illustrations showing various types of people and life in Wall Street, such as speculators, telegraph messengers, and clerks. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 36, (1873 August 9), p. 345.

Central Park, N.Y. The first ride

Central Park, N.Y. The first ride

D4808 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Schlegel, G.

[Rice, Goodwin, Walker & Co., New York City. Elevation. Rendering]

[Rice, Goodwin, Walker & Co., New York City. Elevation. Rendering]

At their failure in 1874, the silk merchant firm Rice, Goodwin, Walker & Company was located at 476 Broadway, New York City. See http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FA0714F83C59117B93C6AB1789D95F408... More

New York City--The sewing-room at A.T. Stewart's, between Ninth and Tenth Streets, Broadway and Fourth Avenue / Hyde.

New York City--The sewing-room at A.T. Stewart's, between Ninth and Te...

Large number of women sewing at long tables. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1875 April 24, p. 109.

The Chinese invasion - Drawing. Public domain image.

The Chinese invasion - Drawing. Public domain image.

Composite of 9 caricatures showing Chinese being run out of San Francisco and accepted in New York City. Color lithograph by J. Keppler. Illus. in: Puck, 1880 March 17, pp. 24-25. Ref. copy may be in SSF (Gr) -... More

Mansion for William K. and Alva Vanderbilt, 660 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Roof

Mansion for William K. and Alva Vanderbilt, 660 Fifth Avenue, New York...

Architectural drawing shows exterior roof with gables, towers, gargoyles, and decorations. Gift; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:100) Forms part of: The... More

[A house on the Hudson, Washington Heights]

[A house on the Hudson, Washington Heights]

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William K. and Alva Vanderbilt mansion, 660 Fifth Avenue, New York City

William K. and Alva Vanderbilt mansion, 660 Fifth Avenue, New York Cit...

Photograph shows mansion designed by Richard Morris Hunt. Stamped on recto: "Return to Richard M. Hunt, architect." Gift; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation; 2010; (DLC/PP-201... More

No more of those hideous monuments! / Gillam.

No more of those hideous monuments! / Gillam.

Illustration shows Puck grabbing the arm of Uncle Sam who is staring in dismay at statues labeled "Coggswell, W.H. Seward Madison Square, Admiral Dupont Washington D.C., Custer West Point, George Washington Uni... More

Brooklyn Bridge, distant view. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Brooklyn Bridge, distant view. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

Bird's-eye view. Photoprint copyrighted by Charles Pollack. A.W. Pentland Collection. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Bridges; Ph. Ind.

Broadway, N.Y., looking toward Grace Church

Broadway, N.Y., looking toward Grace Church

No. 360. Public domain image of 19th-century New York City architecture, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S.S. Puritan passing under Brooklyn Bridge

U.S.S. Puritan passing under Brooklyn Bridge

Public domain photograph related to New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[View looking across the Brooklyn Bridge, N.Y.C. with people walking in both directions]

[View looking across the Brooklyn Bridge, N.Y.C. with people walking i...

44106-Z U.S. Copyright Office. Photo copyrighted by J.S. Johnston, N.Y.C. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: NY NYC; Bridges NY; Shelf. Walkways.

New York and Brooklyn Bridge. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

New York and Brooklyn Bridge. 19th century, Library of Congress collec...

Bird's-eye view. Photoprint copyrighted by George P. Hall. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Bridges.

East River, from Brooklyn Bridge, looking south

East River, from Brooklyn Bridge, looking south

Manhattan wharves. Halftone repro. of photo in 150 Views of Greater New York. Copyrighted by Isaac H. Blanchard Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Wharves; N... More

William H. Crane as Peter Stuyvesant, Governor of New Amsterdam by Brander Matthews & Bronson Howard.

William H. Crane as Peter Stuyvesant, Governor of New Amsterdam by Bra...

44236 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co., Cin'ti & N.Y." N.Y. no. 8559. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. Crane as Peter Stuyvesant, Governor of New Amsterdam by Brander Matthews & Bronson Howard.

William H. Crane as Peter Stuyvesant, Governor of New Amsterdam by Bra...

36257 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8505. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Central park, Havana - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Central park, Havana - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 05881. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Brooklyn Bridge, New York, N.Y.]

[Brooklyn Bridge, New York, N.Y.]

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

Trunks Grand Central Station New York

Trunks Grand Central Station New York

Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. General information about the George Grantham Bain Collection is availabl... More

M.W. Littleton's, 5th Ave - Public domain portrait photograph

M.W. Littleton's, 5th Ave - Public domain portrait photograph

Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Corresponding print in LOT 10872-1 is a cropped version of this negative. Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress).... More

Broadway at night from Times Square, New York, N.Y.

Broadway at night from Times Square, New York, N.Y.

Title from jacket. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 500720. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City - Public domain image. Dry plate negati...

Title from jacket. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 043267. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Trinity Church, New York. Photochrom print, 1880-1890.

Trinity Church, New York. Photochrom print, 1880-1890.

Historic Sites Public domain photograph of New York historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The beautiful Autumn Exhibit in the Conservatory, Central Park, New York

The beautiful Autumn Exhibit in the Conservatory, Central Park, New Yo...

Public domain photograph of New York, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York City: Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn

New York City: Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn

Photoprint copyrighted by Underhill. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Bridges; Ph. Ind.

From Empire Building (N), past Trinity Church Steeple, up Broadway, showing towers of 29 story Syndicate Building, New York, U.S.A

From Empire Building (N), past Trinity Church Steeple, up Broadway, sh...

H17896 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright 1902 by Underwood & Underwood. On mount: Works and Studios, Arlington, N.J., Littleton, N.H., Washington, D.C. No. 3? or No.13?

Fulton Market fish dealers -- looking (N.) along South Str., New York City, U.S.A

Fulton Market fish dealers -- looking (N.) along South Str., New York ...

H15689 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1902 by Underwood & Underwood. On mount: Works and Studios, Arlington, N.J., Littleton, N.H., Washington, D.C.

Children on a littered Chinatown street

Children on a littered Chinatown street

Photograph shows four children standing in front of a shoeshine stand on a street in Chinatown, New York City, N.Y. H28273 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by George Daniels, New York City.

Wall St. and Trinity Church, New York, N.Y.

Wall St. and Trinity Church, New York, N.Y.

Picryl description: Public domain image of bustling city downtown streets, commercial buildings, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Looking across Brooklyn Bridge toward New York, N. Y., U. S. A

Looking across Brooklyn Bridge toward New York, N. Y., U. S. A

Copyright, 1903, by B. L. Singley. No. 13506. Public domain photograph of New York, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Brooklyn terminal, Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn terminal, Brooklyn Bridge

Picryl description: Public domain image related to an industrial revolution, industry history, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

In winter quarters, New York City

In winter quarters, New York City

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 016202. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Morris- Jumel Mansion, Washington Heights, New York

Morris- Jumel Mansion, Washington Heights, New York

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 016691. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

The Brooklyn end of Brooklyn Bridge, New York

The Brooklyn end of Brooklyn Bridge, New York

H54898 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted 1904 by Darius Kinsey. On mount: Our Stereoscopic Views sold only by Canvassers. No. 796.

[The Stock Exchange] / J. Pennell.

[The Stock Exchange] / J. Pennell.

Exterior view of the Stock Exchange, New York City. Signed in pencil.

Election night illumination, Flatiron Building

Election night illumination, Flatiron Building

Print shows people strolling in front of the Flatiron Building, which has lights in every window and a searchlight on the roof. 18606 U.S. Copyright Office. Printed on verso: "Compliments of N.Y. Sunday Americ... More

[Stereograph showing aerial view of New York City street]

[Stereograph showing aerial view of New York City street]

H18245 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood. Public domain photograph of New York, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Columbia University bldgs. - Irving Underhill

Columbia University bldgs. - Irving Underhill

Aerial view of Columbia University buildings, New York City, with tennis courts in foreground. H85493 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Irving Underhill, New York. No. D. 372.

[Interior of St. George's Church, New York City, looking toward altar]

[Interior of St. George's Church, New York City, looking toward altar]

H123380 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by A. Moore. Public domain photograph of the interior of a church, altar, choir, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Two Afro-American men, outside of stable, with Kazoos in their mouths, one of them seated on haybale and playing guitar, the other playing homemade string instrument, Washington, D.C. or New York City]

[Two Afro-American men, outside of stable, with Kazoos in their mouths...

National Photo Company Collection. Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Entrance, Penn Valley Park and South Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.

Entrance, Penn Valley Park and South Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.

H128110 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; W. H. Jones; June 7, 1909; DLC/PP-1909:43822. Copyright claimant's address: Kansas City, Mo.

Dormitory, Municipal Lodging House

Dormitory, Municipal Lodging House

Photograph shows the Municipal Lodging House of New York City, which opened in February 1909 at 432-438 East 25th Street. (Source: American Labor Legislation Review, vol. 5 (1915), p. 616) Forms part of: George... More

Holworthy Gate, Harvard University, Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Holworthy Gate, Harvard University, Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 072344. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Merle Alcock mailing a letter in New York City

Merle Alcock mailing a letter in New York City

A woman putting a letter in a U.S. Mailbox attached to a post on a street corner. Bain News Service photo. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress).

[Brooklyn Bridge and New York skyline, New York]

[Brooklyn Bridge and New York skyline, New York]

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

Inspector Eagan & bombs, George Grantham Bain Collection

Inspector Eagan & bombs, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows Owen Eagan (1957-1920), a bomb expert in the New York City Fire Department's Bureau of Combustibles. He is holding a bomb recovered from an attempted anarchist bombing of St. Patrick's Cathedra... More

9th Ave. "L", George Grantham Bain Collection

9th Ave. "L", George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows the express tracks of the Ninth Avenue El (elevated railroad) in New York City. The new configuration for express trains was done as part of a system upgrade from 1914-1915. (Source: Flickr Com... More

Dr. Katherine Davis & Deputy Lewis

Dr. Katherine Davis & Deputy Lewis

Photo shows criminologist, social reformer and writer Katharine Bement Davis (1860-1935) who served as Commissioner of Corrections for New York City. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2010) Title from data provi... More

Denver coming along speedway - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Denver coming along speedway - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domai...

Photograph the horse "Denver" which was owned by Nathan Straus, on the Harlem River Speedway during a light harness horse competition, New York City. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011)

Beach Tango -- Brighton, George Grantham Bain Collection

Beach Tango -- Brighton, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows people on Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York City. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part of: George Grantham Bain ... More

Bundle Boys at Nugent's, Washington And Broadway. Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Bundle Boys at Nugent's, Washington And Broadway. Location: St. Louis,...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1470. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Chambers St. Car with storage battery

Chambers St. Car with storage battery

Photograph shows Manhattan Municipal Building, New York City. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collec... More

WYOMING from Brooklyn Bridge - Public domain image of steamship

WYOMING from Brooklyn Bridge - Public domain image of steamship

Photo shows the battleship USS Wyoming, comissioned in Philadelphia and outfitted at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1912, about to sail under the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 20... More

Messenger, Broadway near 40th St., N.Y. Location: New York, New York (State)

Messenger, Broadway near 40th St., N.Y. Location: New York, New York (...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1676. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

George S. Dougherty, George Grantham Bain Collection

George S. Dougherty, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photo shows George S. Dougherty, a deputy police commissioner in New York City. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2009) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part of: George Gr... More

Kline's son-in-law's home, Jamaica (Fred Schnell's)

Kline's son-in-law's home, Jamaica (Fred Schnell's)

Photo shows the home of Fred Schnell, the son-in-law of acting Mayor of New York Mayor Ardolph Loges Kline (1858-1930), in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2010) Title from data ... More

Luna Park Fire 1911 - Public domain portrait photograph

Luna Park Fire 1911 - Public domain portrait photograph

Photo shows aftermath of a fire at Luna Park, Coney Island, New York City which took place on December 11, 1911. Depicted in the photo is the Alhambra Restaurant. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2009 and New Y... More

Balloon at Wanamakers, George Grantham Bain Collection

Balloon at Wanamakers, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photo shows the hydrogen balloon, "Wanamaker no. 1," lifting off from the roof of the John Wanamaker store at Broadway and Tenth Ave., New York City. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2009, and New York Times ar... More

Traffic squad police, George Grantham Bain Collection

Traffic squad police, George Grantham Bain Collection

Policeman holding up left hand to man on horse-drawn wagon and right hand to three girls crossing street, New York City. Bain News Service photograph. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress).

[Study of  the Woolworth Bulding, Aug. 8, 1911]

[Study of the Woolworth Bulding, Aug. 8, 1911]

Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese sailors, George Grantham Bain Collection

Chinese sailors, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photo shows Chinese sailors marching past Rear Admiral Chin Pih Kwang of the Imperial Chinese Navy and New York City Mayor William Jay Gaynor at Grant's Tomb in New York City on Sept. 18th, 1911. (Source: Flick... More

All in photos worked (even smallest girl and boys) and they went to work at (noon) 12:45. Some of the following boys and girls mey be 14, many are not. John Gopen, 189 Elm St. Joseph Stonge, 73 King St. Billie Welch, 178 Union St. Tim Carroll, 310 Salem St. Michael Devine, 64 South Broadway. Jacob Black, 15 Bradford Bl. Binnie Greenfield, 281 Park St. Andrew Pomeroy, 76 South Broadway. Louis Gross, 39 Myrtle St. Arthur Davois, 244 Salem St. Joseph Latham?, 165 Willow St. Salvatore Quatirtto, 48 Union St. Sam Gangi, 82 Pleasant Valley St.These two boys were about the youngest of the boys, others nearly as young. Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts

All in photos worked (even smallest girl and boys) and they went to wo...

Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Title from label for Hine no. 2462. Hine no. 2466. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs D... More

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