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Christiansfort, Waterfront, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI

Survey number: HABS VI-137

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Equipment & Recruitment Storehouse, Waterf...

Significance: Building 69 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. The building is important chiefly as an example of the continuing commitment by the Navy to high-quality design and con... More

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Equipment & Recruitment Storehouse, Waterf...

Significance: Building 69 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. The building is important chiefly as an example of the continuing commitment by the Navy to high-quality design and con... More

[Washington, D.C. Georgetown waterfront with sailing vessels, seen fro...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the capital at war. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Periscope House, West waterfront & Crai...

Significance: The U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964; due to the crucial role it played in the Nation's defense during the twentieth century and the calamitous ... More

[Waterfront, panorama of Vicksburg, Miss.]

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Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 11, Charlestown Waterfront at confluence o...

Significance: Pier 11 is significant as the last pier built at Charlestown Navy Yard. It is also the largest. It was originally a narrow timber pier constructed during World War II to serve in degaussing ship... More

Central Railroad of New Jersey, Pier 19, Hudson River waterfront, Jers...

Significance: The pier and its attendant structures represent the last vestiges of the repair facility for the harbor craft of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, which developed its huge harborside transportat... More

Central Railroad of New Jersey, Pier 19, Hudson River waterfront, Jers...

Significance: The pier and its attendant structures represent the last vestiges of the repair facility for the harbor craft of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, which developed its huge harborside transportat... More

Central Railroad of New Jersey, Pier 19, Hudson River waterfront, Jers...

Significance: The pier and its attendant structures represent the last vestiges of the repair facility for the harbor craft of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, which developed its huge harborside transportat... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BRAMBLE, Waterfront at Lincoln Avenue, Port Hu...

Significance: This vessel was built to serve as a 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The federal government purchased or built thirty-nine of these vessels, built in three sub-classes, from 1942-1944. The United S... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BRAMBLE, Waterfront at Lincoln Avenue, Port Hu...

Significance: This vessel was built to serve as a 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The federal government purchased or built thirty-nine of these vessels, built in three sub-classes, from 1942-1944. The United S... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BRAMBLE, Waterfront at Lincoln Avenue, Port Hu...

Significance: This vessel was built to serve as a 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The federal government purchased or built thirty-nine of these vessels, built in three sub-classes, from 1942-1944. The United S... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BRAMBLE, Waterfront at Lincoln Avenue, Port Hu...

Significance: This vessel was built to serve as a 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The federal government purchased or built thirty-nine of these vessels, built in three sub-classes, from 1942-1944. The United S... More

[Waterfront at Charleston, South Carolina, with sketches of three ship...

Possibly by William Waud or Theodore Davis. Title devised. Formerly Waud no. B-116. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.880) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Waterfront scene including bridges, boats and buildings]

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U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Exterior Cranes, Waterfront Crane Track...

Significance: Crane use at Pearl Harbor is intrinsically tied to the construction of the dry docks and the daily functions of the dry docks and wharfs. The procurement of cranes throughout the history of Pearl ... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Exterior Cranes, 50-Ton Portal Crane Ty...

Significance: Portal cranes at Pearl Harbor are intrinsically tied to the daily functions of the dry docks. Moreover, the design of the dry docks is governed by the functions, size, and maneuvering limits of th... More

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Machine Shop, Waterfront Avenue, west side...

Significance: Building 87 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. Building 87 is important as the second oldest shop building remaining at Mare Island; it was built in 1858, just two ye... More

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Machine Shop, Waterfront Avenue, west side...

Significance: Building 87 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. Building 87 is important as the second oldest shop building remaining at Mare Island; it was built in 1858, just two ye... More

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Machine Shop, Waterfront Avenue, west side...

Significance: Building 87 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. Building 87 is important as the second oldest shop building remaining at Mare Island; it was built in 1858, just two ye... More

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Machine Shop, Waterfront Avenue, west side...

Significance: Building 87 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. Building 87 is important as the second oldest shop building remaining at Mare Island; it was built in 1858, just two ye... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Gymnasium Building, North Waterfront & ...

Significance: The U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964; due to the crucial role it played in the Nation's defense during the twentieth century and the calamitous ... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Waterfront Transit Shed, Corner of Asto...

Significance: The Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964, due to the crucial role it played in the Nation's defense during the twentieth century and the calamitous eve... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Waterfront Transit Shed, Corner of Asto...

Significance: The Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964, due to the crucial role it played in the Nation's defense during the twentieth century and the calamitous eve... More

Waterfront near Plaza de Luz, Havana, Cuba, The

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[View of Riga, Latvia with waterfront in foregrd; freighter ERIK and l...

Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item, with subsequent revisions. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Caption card tracings: Lumber; Freight;... More

On the waterfront of the Golden Horn at Constantinople From the window...

Photograph shows men and boys in boats and on pier in a harbor. Filed in: Turkey General. No. 08340. On mount: Turkey. Forms part of: American National Red Cross photograph collection.

Waterfront in New Orleans. French market sidewalk scene. Louisiana

Public domain photograph of street advertisement signs, downtown commercial district, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...

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Waterfront warehouses. Louisiana

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Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a dock, harbor, boats, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Longshoremen's lunch hour. San Francisco waterfront. California

Public domain photograph of San Francisco streets, landmark historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A group of people standing on top of a sandy beach. Office of War Info...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

A black and white photo of a group of people on the beach. Office of W...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

Cincinnati, Ohio. Waterfront showing numerous business houses: the Col...

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

Rival Lennord Canning Company, which is in operation directly across f...

Public domain photograph of a historic place in Maryland, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A group of people standing around a boat on a beach. Office of War Inf...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

A black and white photo of a man washing a car, Waterfront marker, Was...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A group of people sitting on top of a beach. Office of War Information...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

Provincetown, Massachusetts. The waterfront

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a dock, harbor, boats, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Charlestown Navy Yard, Marine Railway, Between Piers 2 & 3, on Charles...

Significance: The Marine Railway is a significant ship repair structure at the Charlestown Navy Yard, used for nearly a half-century in the repair and maintenance of small naval vessels, ranging from tugboats t... More

Charlestown Navy Yard, Marine Railway, Between Piers 2 & 3, on Charles...

Significance: The Marine Railway is a significant ship repair structure at the Charlestown Navy Yard, used for nearly a half-century in the repair and maintenance of small naval vessels, ranging from tugboats t... More

Charlestown Navy Yard, Marine Railway, Between Piers 2 & 3, on Charles...

Significance: The Marine Railway is a significant ship repair structure at the Charlestown Navy Yard, used for nearly a half-century in the repair and maintenance of small naval vessels, ranging from tugboats t... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Waterfront Transit Shed, Between Northa...

Significance: The Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964, due to the crucial role it played in the Nation's defense during the twentieth century and the calamitous eve... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Waterfront Facilities, Various location...

Significance: The waterfront facilities (drydocks, wharfs, piers, and mooring structures) are among the most important facilities at Pearl Harbor, serving the basic needs of the Navy for ship and submarine bert... More

Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 9, Between Piers 8 & 10, along Mystic Rive...

Significance: Wharfs and piers were critical to the Navy Yard's mission of shipbuilding and maintenance, and Pier 9 occupies the site of one of the early wharfs at Charlestown Navy Yard. Originally known as Sh... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Naval Submarine Base, Berthing Wharves ...

Significance: The U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964 due to the crucial role it played in the Nation's defense during the twentieth century and the devastatin... More

Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 10, Between Piers 9 & 11 along Mystic Rive...

Significance: Pier 10 is one of four piers built at Charlestown Navy Yard in the decade prior to World War I. Wharfs and piers were critical to the Navy Yard's mission of shipbuilding and maintenance, and occu... More

Christiansfort, Waterfront, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI

Survey number: HABS VI-137

Christiansfort, Waterfront, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI

Survey number: HABS VI-137

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Equipment & Recruitment Storehouse, Waterf...

Significance: Building 69 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. The building is important chiefly as an example of the continuing commitment by the Navy to high-quality design and con... More

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Equipment & Recruitment Storehouse, Waterf...

Significance: Building 69 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. The building is important chiefly as an example of the continuing commitment by the Navy to high-quality design and con... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Waterfront Transit Shed, Corner of Gaff...

Significance: The Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964, due to the crucial role it played in the Nation's defense during the twentieth century and the calamitous eve... More

Central Railroad of New Jersey, Pier 19, Hudson River waterfront, Jers...

Significance: The pier and its attendant structures represent the last vestiges of the repair facility for the harbor craft of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, which developed its huge harborside transportat... More

Central Railroad of New Jersey, Pier 19, Hudson River waterfront, Jers...

Significance: The pier and its attendant structures represent the last vestiges of the repair facility for the harbor craft of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, which developed its huge harborside transportat... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Exterior Cranes, Waterfront Crane Track...

Significance: Crane use at Pearl Harbor is intrinsically tied to the construction of the dry docks and the daily functions of the dry docks and wharfs. The procurement of cranes throughout the history of Pearl ... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Exterior Cranes, Waterfront Crane Track...

Significance: Crane use at Pearl Harbor is intrinsically tied to the construction of the dry docks and the daily functions of the dry docks and wharfs. The procurement of cranes throughout the history of Pearl ... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Waterfront Transit Shed, Corner of Nort...

Significance: The Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964, due to the crucial role it played in the Nation's defense during the twentieth century and the calamitous eve... More

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Machine Shop, Waterfront Avenue, west side...

Significance: Building 87 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. Building 87 is important as the second oldest shop building remaining at Mare Island; it was built in 1858, just two ye... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Gymnasium Building, North Waterfront & ...

Significance: The U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964; due to the crucial role it played in the Nation's defense during the twentieth century and the calamitous ... More

[Buildings and large tree on the waterfront, with two boats anchored o...

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e), free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Waterfront, Berkeley section, Norfolk, Virginia]

Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Germany, Hamburg waterfront - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain...

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Miscellaneous subjects. Waterfront with boats and buildings

The Theodor Horydczak Collection - architecture and social life of Washington DC in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.

[Navy guns at waterfront] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Waterfront. Baltimore, Maryland

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

A black and white photo of a woman sitting on a log. Office of War Inf...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Island, Virgin Islands. Vegetable vendor ...

Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island, Virgin Islands. Children in one...

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

Provincetown, Massachusetts. Waterfront

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

[History of San Francisco mural "The Waterfront" by Anton Refregier at...

Title devised by Library staff based on information provided by the photographer. Mural title and artist name from San Francisco Mural Arts website, 2013. Date and keywords provided by the photographer. The Rin... More

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Mechanics Shop, Waterfront Avenue, west si...

Significance: Building 271 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. Building 271 is highly significant as the earliest of the "curtain-wall" industrial buildings at Mare Island, a distin... More

Charlestown Navy Yard, Marine Railway, Between Piers 2 & 3, on Charles...

Significance: The Marine Railway is a significant ship repair structure at the Charlestown Navy Yard, used for nearly a half-century in the repair and maintenance of small naval vessels, ranging from tugboats t... More

Charlestown Navy Yard, Marine Railway, Between Piers 2 & 3, on Charles...

Significance: The Marine Railway is a significant ship repair structure at the Charlestown Navy Yard, used for nearly a half-century in the repair and maintenance of small naval vessels, ranging from tugboats t... More

Charlestown Navy Yard, Marine Railway, Between Piers 2 & 3, on Charles...

Significance: The Marine Railway is a significant ship repair structure at the Charlestown Navy Yard, used for nearly a half-century in the repair and maintenance of small naval vessels, ranging from tugboats t... More

Charlestown Navy Yard, Marine Railway, Between Piers 2 & 3, on Charles...

Significance: The Marine Railway is a significant ship repair structure at the Charlestown Navy Yard, used for nearly a half-century in the repair and maintenance of small naval vessels, ranging from tugboats t... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Waterfront Facilities, Various location...

Significance: The waterfront facilities (drydocks, wharfs, piers, and mooring structures) are among the most important facilities at Pearl Harbor, serving the basic needs of the Navy for ship and submarine bert... More

Potomac Aqueduct, Georgetown abutment at Georgetown waterfront, Washin...

Public domain image of a train station in Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Potomac Aqueduct, Georgetown abutment at Georgetown waterfront, Washin...

Public domain image of a train station in Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Potomac Aqueduct, Georgetown abutment at Georgetown waterfront, Washin...

Public domain image of a train station in Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, BRAVO Docks, Merry Loch waterfront, nor...

Significance: The BRAVO Docks, B-22 to B-26, are 37 foot wide wharves that extend a total length of 2900 feet. The wharves consist of concrete deck, concrete piles, combined concrete and steel pile bulkhead, a... More

Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 9, Between Piers 8 & 10, along Mystic Rive...

Significance: Wharfs and piers were critical to the Navy Yard's mission of shipbuilding and maintenance, and Pier 9 occupies the site of one of the early wharfs at Charlestown Navy Yard. Originally known as Sh... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Administration Building, North waterfro...

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

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Naval Submarine Base, Berthing Wharves ...

Significance: The U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964 due to the crucial role it played in the Nation's defense during the twentieth century and the devastatin... More

Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 10, Between Piers 9 & 11 along Mystic Rive...

Significance: Pier 10 is one of four piers built at Charlestown Navy Yard in the decade prior to World War I. Wharfs and piers were critical to the Navy Yard's mission of shipbuilding and maintenance, and occu... More

Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 10, Between Piers 9 & 11 along Mystic Rive...

Significance: Pier 10 is one of four piers built at Charlestown Navy Yard in the decade prior to World War I. Wharfs and piers were critical to the Navy Yard's mission of shipbuilding and maintenance, and occu... More

Christiansfort, Waterfront, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI

Survey number: HABS VI-137 Public domain image of 16th-17th-century architecture, palace, castle, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified young sailor in Union uniform in front of painted backdr...

Case: Berg, no. 7-21. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Col... More

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Equipment & Recruitment Storehouse, Waterf...

Significance: Building 69 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. The building is important chiefly as an example of the continuing commitment by the Navy to high-quality design and con... More

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Equipment & Recruitment Storehouse, Waterf...

Significance: Building 69 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. The building is important chiefly as an example of the continuing commitment by the Navy to high-quality design and con... More

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Equipment & Recruitment Storehouse, Waterf...

Significance: Building 69 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. The building is important chiefly as an example of the continuing commitment by the Navy to high-quality design and con... More

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Equipment & Recruitment Storehouse, Waterf...

Significance: Building 69 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. The building is important chiefly as an example of the continuing commitment by the Navy to high-quality design and con... More

[Waterfront, panorama of Vicksburg, Miss.]

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

Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 11, Charlestown Waterfront at confluence o...

Significance: Pier 11 is significant as the last pier built at Charlestown Navy Yard. It is also the largest. It was originally a narrow timber pier constructed during World War II to serve in degaussing ship... More

Central Railroad of New Jersey, Pier 19, Hudson River waterfront, Jers...

Significance: The pier and its attendant structures represent the last vestiges of the repair facility for the harbor craft of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, which developed its huge harborside transportat... More

Central Railroad of New Jersey, Pier 19, Hudson River waterfront, Jers...

Significance: The pier and its attendant structures represent the last vestiges of the repair facility for the harbor craft of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, which developed its huge harborside transportat... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BRAMBLE, Waterfront at Lincoln Avenue, Port Hu...

Significance: This vessel was built to serve as a 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The federal government purchased or built thirty-nine of these vessels, built in three sub-classes, from 1942-1944. The United S... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BRAMBLE, Waterfront at Lincoln Avenue, Port Hu...

Significance: This vessel was built to serve as a 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The federal government purchased or built thirty-nine of these vessels, built in three sub-classes, from 1942-1944. The United S... More

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Machine Shop, Waterfront Avenue, west side...

Significance: Building 87 is a contributing element of the Mare Island Historic District. Building 87 is important as the second oldest shop building remaining at Mare Island; it was built in 1858, just two ye... More