quincy

George Joy to John Quincy Adams, May 8, 1812.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Freight Office, Second & Broadw...

See written historical & descriptive pages for floor plans. Significance: The structure embodies the distinctive characteristics of late-nineteenth century industrial architecture and also for its association w... More

Quincy A. Gillmore to William L. Utley, Saturday, October 18, 1862 (O...

John Quincy Adams Birthplace, 141 Franklin Street, Quincy, Norfolk Cou...

Significance: John Quincy Adams was born in this house. During the War of Independence, the house was the residence of and the law office of John Quincy Adam's father, John. The house exhibits typical New Eng... More

John Quincy Adams Birthplace, 141 Franklin Street, Quincy, Norfolk Cou...

Significance: John Quincy Adams was born in this house. During the War of Independence, the house was the residence of and the law office of John Quincy Adam's father, John. The house exhibits typical New Eng... More

John Adams Birthplace, 133 Franklin Street, Quincy, Norfolk County, MA

Significance: This house was the original homestead of the Adams family and the birthplace of John Adams. The original portion of the house exhibits typical New England saltbox architecture. Unprocessed Field... More

Colonel Josiah Quincy House, 20 Muirhead Street, Quincy, Norfolk Count...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-77 Survey number: HABS MA-2-42 Building/structure dates: 1770 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 97001274

General Dynamics Corporation Shipyard, Dravo Cranes, 97 East Howard St...

Significance: The versatile Dravo Cranes are significant as an integral component of several phases of the shipbuilding processes at the Quincy-Fore River Shipyard from the early 1940s to 1984. Survey number: ... More

General Dynamics Corporation Shipyard, Dravo Cranes, 97 East Howard St...

Significance: The versatile Dravo Cranes are significant as an integral component of several phases of the shipbuilding processes at the Quincy-Fore River Shipyard from the early 1940s to 1984. Survey number: ... More

Knoyer Farmhouse, Quincy, Adams County, IL

Contains nitrate negatives. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-56 Survey number: HABS IL-246 Building/structure dates: ca. 1850 Initial Construction

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Illinois River Bridge, Ottawa, ...

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

Adams Mansion, Stone Library, 135 Adams Street, Quincy, Norfolk County...

Significance: The Stone Library was built by Charles Francis Adams in 1870. In the will of John Quincy Adams (Article 16, Dated: Jan. 18, 1847), he suggested a fireproof building where his books, manuscripts, &... More

Adams Mansion, Stone Library, 135 Adams Street, Quincy, Norfolk County...

Significance: The Stone Library was built by Charles Francis Adams in 1870. In the will of John Quincy Adams (Article 16, Dated: Jan. 18, 1847), he suggested a fireproof building where his books, manuscripts, &... More

General Dynamics Corporation Shipyard, Joiner & Sheet Metal Shops, 97 ...

Significance: Constructed in 1916 and enlarged in 1929 and 1939, the Joiner and Sheet Metal Shops is significant as the location of important components of the shipbuilding design and fabrication processes at t... More

School Street-Monroe Street Neighborhood, Bounded on north by Quincy &...

Significance: The School Street-Monroe Street Neighborhood is centered on the School Street Apartments and St. Joseph's Polish Church and School. The School Street Apartments are a group of eleven matching bric... More

School Street-Monroe Street Neighborhood, Bounded on north by Quincy &...

Significance: The School Street-Monroe Street Neighborhood is centered on the School Street Apartments and St. Joseph's Polish Church and School. The School Street Apartments are a group of eleven matching bric... More

Treadwell-Sparks House, 48 Quincy Street (moved to 21 Kirkland Street)...

Significance: Finest example of a characteristic regional variation of the Greek Revival style, featuring very broad pilaster strips with an almost Regency clarity of mass. Home of Jared Sparks, president of H... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & ...

Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial equipment, workshop, assembly line, factory, power engine, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial equipment, workshop, assembly line, factory, power engine, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & ...

Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & ...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Roundhouse & Shops, Broadway & ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial equipment, workshop, assembly line, factory, power engine, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Morris Island, South Carolina. General Quincy A. Gillmore in front of...

A man standing next to a horse in front of a tent. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dorothy Quincy Hancock - Public domain portrait

Reproduction of portrait painting of wife of John Hancock, half-length, facing left. Copyright by Wm. R. Bradford, Boston.

Dr. Joseph Quincy Adams, first director of the Folger Library. Dr. Ada...

Public domain photograph of infant, child, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Union Meeting of the Fore River shipyard workers in Quincy, Massachuse...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Union meeting of Fore River shipyard workers (IUMSWA-Industrial Union ...

Public domain photograph of meeting, discussion, group of people, political event, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Union Meeting of the Fore River shipyard workers in Quincy, Massachuse...

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Quincy Adams, residence in Hobe Sound, Florida. Detail II

Picryl description: Public domain image of park architecture, palace, chateau, open space, 18th, and 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

John Adams, residence in Quincy, Massachusetts. Guest chamber or spare...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

John Adams, residence in Quincy, Massachusetts. Cradle used by five ge...

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

Back Alley of row homes, Quincy St., NW, Washington, D.C.

Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. Landegger Collection of District of Columbia Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Pr... More

General Dynamics Corporation Shipyard, McMyler Crane, 97 East Howard S...

Significance: The McMyler Hammerhead Crane of 1916; 1929 is among the oldest and is the largest of the Quincy-Fore River Shipyard's outfitting cranes. It is significant as an excellent example of an extensivel... More

A. H. Tucker House, Quincy & Franklin Streets, Port Townsend, Jefferso...

Survey number: HABS WA-129 Building/structure dates: 1867 Initial Construction

A. H. Tucker House, Quincy & Franklin Streets, Port Townsend, Jefferso...

Survey number: HABS WA-129 Building/structure dates: 1867 Initial Construction

Adams Mansion, 135 Adams Street, Quincy, Norfolk County, MA

2 Unnumbered cover drawing sheets. Significance: It shows the difference in size demanded by people of moderate wealth in 1731 and 1800. It shows an attempt in 1797 to fit the additions with the original 1731 ... More

Adams Mansion, 135 Adams Street, Quincy, Norfolk County, MA

2 Unnumbered cover drawing sheets. Significance: It shows the difference in size demanded by people of moderate wealth in 1731 and 1800. It shows an attempt in 1797 to fit the additions with the original 1731 ... More

Adams Mansion, 135 Adams Street, Quincy, Norfolk County, MA

2 Unnumbered cover drawing sheets. Significance: It shows the difference in size demanded by people of moderate wealth in 1731 and 1800. It shows an attempt in 1797 to fit the additions with the original 1731 ... More

Adams Mansion, 135 Adams Street, Quincy, Norfolk County, MA

2 Unnumbered cover drawing sheets. Significance: It shows the difference in size demanded by people of moderate wealth in 1731 and 1800. It shows an attempt in 1797 to fit the additions with the original 1731 ... More

Adams Mansion, 135 Adams Street, Quincy, Norfolk County, MA

2 Unnumbered cover drawing sheets. Significance: It shows the difference in size demanded by people of moderate wealth in 1731 and 1800. It shows an attempt in 1797 to fit the additions with the original 1731 ... More

Judge P. W. White House, 212 North Madison Street, Quincy, Gadsden Cou...

Significance: This wood frame structure was built for Judge P.W. White by Mr. Smallwood about 1840. It has been only slightly altered. Survey number: HABS FL-153 Building/structure dates: ca. 1840 Initial Co... More

Granite Railway, Pine Hill Quarry to Neponset River, Quincy, Norfolk C...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-30 Survey number: HABS MA-150 Building/structure dates: 1826 Initial Construction

General Dynamics Corporation Shipyard, Wellman-Seaver Crane, 97 Howard...

Significance: Erected in 1901, Structure No. 30S, the Wellman-Seaver Folding Gantry Crane, or Crane S-1, is significant as the oldest and longest-operating crane in the Quincy-Fore River Shipyard. Located on P... More

Charleston, South Carolina. Flag-raising ceremony at Fort Sumter. (Gen...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, West Iowa Division, Creston Sta...

Significance: The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an integral part of the town of Creston, which grew up around the railroads and received its name as a result of its locat... More

John Quincy Adams Birthplace, 141 Franklin Street, Quincy, Norfolk Cou...

Significance: John Quincy Adams was born in this house. During the War of Independence, the house was the residence of and the law office of John Quincy Adam's father, John. The house exhibits typical New Eng... More

Quincy Market, South Market Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Significance: Quincy Market is of major architectural significance for three reasons. First, it is a notable example of a large public market house constructed in the Greek Revival style. Secondly, it illustr... More

Quincy Market, South Market Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Significance: Quincy Market is of major architectural significance for three reasons. First, it is a notable example of a large public market house constructed in the Greek Revival style. Secondly, it illustr... More

John Adams Birthplace, 133 Franklin Street, Quincy, Norfolk County, MA

Significance: This house was the original homestead of the Adams family and the birthplace of John Adams. The original portion of the house exhibits typical New England saltbox architecture. Unprocessed Field... More

Adams Mansion Flower Garden, 135 Adams Street, Quincy, Norfolk County,...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

General Dynamics Corporation Shipyard, XYZ Crane & Towers, 97 East How...

Significance: The XYZ Crane & Towers is significant for its association with nearly 70 years of shipbuilding at the Quincy-Fore River shipyard, functioning as an assembly crane for early submarine construction ... More

Colonel Josiah Quincy House, 20 Muirhead Street, Quincy, Norfolk Count...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-77 Survey number: HABS MA-2-42 Building/structure dates: 1770 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 97001274

Colonel Josiah Quincy House, 20 Muirhead Street, Quincy, Norfolk Count...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-77 Survey number: HABS MA-2-42 Building/structure dates: 1770 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 97001274

[Certificate to muster Charles F. Sherman into 2nd Massachusetts Light...

Signed by O. F. Nims. Handwritten notation on verso: In case I am killed this will draw my 3 years wages & bounty money. Chas. F. Sherman. Found with ambrotype of Private Charles F. Sherman, processed as AMB/T... More

Quincy Street, Hancock, Mich., Panoramic Photograph

J148678 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. E. Scarlett; December 8, 1910. On front: "Photo copyrighted by C. E. Scarlett, Nov. 18, 1910". All handwritten information on image is printed backwards.

General Dynamics Corporation Shipyard, Apprentice School, 97 East Howa...

Significance: Constructed in 1916 and enlarged in 1943, the Apprentice School housed the Quincy-Fore River Shipyard training school for nearly 70 years. With the exception of welding, the courses of instructio... More

Adams Mansion, Carriagehouse-Stable, 135 Adams Street, Quincy, Norfolk...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-335 Survey number: HABS MA-504 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000051

General Dynamics Corporation Shipyard, Dravo Cranes, 97 East Howard St...

Significance: The versatile Dravo Cranes are significant as an integral component of several phases of the shipbuilding processes at the Quincy-Fore River Shipyard from the early 1940s to 1984. Survey number: ... More

Knoyer Farmhouse, Quincy, Adams County, IL

Contains nitrate negatives. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-56 Survey number: HABS IL-246 Building/structure dates: ca. 1850 Initial Construction

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Illinois River Bridge, Ottawa, ...

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

Adams Mansion, Stone Library, 135 Adams Street, Quincy, Norfolk County...

Significance: The Stone Library was built by Charles Francis Adams in 1870. In the will of John Quincy Adams (Article 16, Dated: Jan. 18, 1847), he suggested a fireproof building where his books, manuscripts, &... More

General Dynamics Corporation Shipyard, Joiner & Sheet Metal Shops, 97 ...

Significance: Constructed in 1916 and enlarged in 1929 and 1939, the Joiner and Sheet Metal Shops is significant as the location of important components of the shipbuilding design and fabrication processes at t... More

General Dynamics Corporation Shipyard, Joiner & Sheet Metal Shops, 97 ...

Significance: Constructed in 1916 and enlarged in 1929 and 1939, the Joiner and Sheet Metal Shops is significant as the location of important components of the shipbuilding design and fabrication processes at t... More

General Dynamics Corporation Shipyard, Joiner & Sheet Metal Shops, 97 ...

Significance: Constructed in 1916 and enlarged in 1929 and 1939, the Joiner and Sheet Metal Shops is significant as the location of important components of the shipbuilding design and fabrication processes at t... More

School Street-Monroe Street Neighborhood, Bounded on north by Quincy &...

Significance: The School Street-Monroe Street Neighborhood is centered on the School Street Apartments and St. Joseph's Polish Church and School. The School Street Apartments are a group of eleven matching bric... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More

Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More