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S. Russell, 33 E. 22nd St. Newsboy, 12 years of age. Selling newspaper...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1511. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Joseph Severio. Peanut vendor. 11 years of age. Pushing cart 2 years. ...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1501. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Jacob Dingee House, 105 East Seventh Street (moved to 500 Block North ...

Survey number: HABS DE-24 Building/structure dates: 17t2 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000171

James Lequlla, newsboy, 12 years of age. Selling newspapers 3 years. A...

Title from NCLC caption card. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1500. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about the ... More

The "Quarterly" almanac, 1893 - African American Perspectives Material...

A compendium of factual information on African Americans. Contains facts in brief about African Americans; a listing of prominent African Americans at the end of the 19th century, black congressmen, and African... More

The "Quarterly" almanac, 1893 - African American Perspectives Material...

A compendium of factual information on African Americans. Contains facts in brief about African Americans; a listing of prominent African Americans at the end of the 19th century, black congressmen, and African... More

Michael Mero, 2 West 4th St. Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one y...

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

American Watchman extra. Watchman office, 11th August 1809. To the kin...

0910 D9 30 D 44.; Rec. 4-25-45. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 13, Folder 40a.

Wilmington polka - Public domain American piano sheet music

Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad, Freight Station, Fiftee...

Survey number: HABS PA-1611 Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Phillips Bank Barn, Old Wilmington Road, Hockessin, New Castle County,...

1999 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Phillips Bank Barn, near Hockessin in Mill Creek Hundred, dates to the 1760s and is the only surviving eighteenth-century bank barn in New Castle County. ... More

Wilmington schottisch, op. 14 - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Wilmington, Delaware, Citizens to Thomas Jefferson, February 2, 1809, ...

Address and Resolution Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Pennsylvania Railroad Improvements, Brick Arch Viaduct, Liberty Street...

Survey number: HAER DE-12-C Building/structure dates: 1902-1908 Initial Construction

Jacob Starr House, 1310 North King Street, Wilmington, New Castle Coun...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-18, FN-19 Survey number: HABS DE-26 Building/structure dates: ca. 1804 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71000232

By His Excellency Nicholas Van Dyke, Esq; President, Captain-General, ...

Proclamation.; Reward.; Imprint 3.; Page Order: Piece 2 is a Leaflet. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML.... More

By His Excellency Nicholas Van Dyke, Esq; President, Captain-General, ...

Proclamation.; Reward.; Imprint 3.; Page Order: Piece 2 is a Leaflet. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML.... More

Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore R.R.

Poster showing railway yard scene surrounded by advertisements. Lithograph copyrighted by Charles T. Baker.

Wilmington schottisch, op. 14 - Public domain American piano sheet mus...

Rockford Village, Rockford & Ivy Roads, Wilmington, New Castle County,...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a tower, column, chimney, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Augustine Bridge, Brandywine River,Augustine Cutoff, Wilmington, New C...

Significance: Wrought iron, pin-connected, Pratt-type truss superstructure mounted on granite masonry piers; originally served as bridge for the B&O Railroad. Survey number: HAER DE-20 Building/structure date... More

Augustine Bridge, Brandywine River,Augustine Cutoff, Wilmington, New C...

Significance: Wrought iron, pin-connected, Pratt-type truss superstructure mounted on granite masonry piers; originally served as bridge for the B&O Railroad. Survey number: HAER DE-20 Building/structure date... More

Rockwood, 610 Shipley Road, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE

Significance: Designed for Joseph Shipley, a member of one of the leading Quaker mill-owning families in the area, Rockwood is an unusually complete and effective statement of early Victorian taste in the tradi... More

Pennsylvania Railroad Improvements, Repair Shop, Vandever & Bowers Str...

Survey number: HAER DE-12-A Building/structure dates: 1902-1906 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1931 Subsequent Work

John Richardson House, 15 Race Street, Richardson Park, Wilmington, Ne...

Significance: The Richardson House is one of the best preserved examples of early 18th-century domestic architecture extant in Delaware. The building retains numerous interior and exterior details which are ex... More

Wilmington & Northern Railroad, Repair Shop, Beech Street, Wilmington,...

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

By the president of the Delaware State a proclamation [to prevent clan...

Proclamation.; Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 13, Folder 30.

Old Customs House, King at Sixth Street, Wilmington, New Castle County...

Significance: Of national significance, not only because of its design, the recognized talents of its architect, but also for its role in the development of fire proof architecture and cast iron technology. Hou... More

Wilmington, North Carloina, Republicans, February 27, 1808, Resolution

Resolution Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Joseph Tatnall House, 1803 North Market Street, Wilmington, New Castle...

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By his excellency Caesar Rodney, Esq; president, Captain-general and c...

Proclamation.; Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 13, Folder 29.

Gideon Welles to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, October 28, 1864 (Military ...

New City-County Building, 800 French Street, Wilmington, New Castle Co...

Significance: Wlimington's City/County Building and its neighbors have set the tone for future development within the City. The building is part of a new Governmental and Civic Center, and an example of the su... More

Cathedral Church of St. John, Concord Avenue & North Market Street, Wi...

Significance: This is the last documented church design produced by Notman, and is a fine example of the Early English gothic style. It was commissioned by Alexis I. duPont as a memorial to his brother-in-law,... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

Northeast Railroad Corridor, Amtrak Route between Maryland/Delaware & ...

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

Thompson's Bridge, Spanning Brandywine River on Delaware State Route 9...

Significance: Thompson's Bridge is a multiple span, highly ornamental example of a concrete encased steel girder bridge; this type commonly was constructed by the State Highway Department during the period 1925... More

Harlan & Hollingsworth Company Factory, 100 South West Street, Wilming...

Public domain photograph of diesel or electric train engine, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Harlan & Hollingsworth Company Factory, 100 South West Street, Wilming...

Public domain scan of castle plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

By His excellency Caesar Rodney, Esq; president, captain-general and c...

Not in Evans 1.; Imprint 3.; Thanksgiving proclamation. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Port... More

Great national route from New York to the West. The only route affordi...

The Mill pond, Wilmington, Ill's

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J Supplement (1901-1906). "837" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 013767. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Barney Goldstein, 83 W. 5th St. Newsboy, 10 years of age. Selling news...

Title from NCLC caption card. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1524. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about the ... More

Elwood Palmer Cooper, 838 French St. (colored). Helper on miller's wag...

Title from NCLC caption card. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1509. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about the ... More

Groups of girls workers at the gate of the American Tobacco Co., Wilmi...

Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Miscellaneous. Title from NCLC caption card for Hine no. 1559. Hine no. 1563. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prin... More

Young venders at King Street Market, Wilmington, Del. Location: Wilmin...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1507. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

King Street, 200 Block, 214 King Street (Commercial Building), Wilming...

Significance: One of thirteen nineteenth century, commercial buildings in the 200 block of King Street; served as a gunsmith's, locksmith's, bicycle, sporting goods, and shoe store during the commercial life of... More

Burgwin-Wright House, Cornwallis Headquarters, Wilmington, New Hanover...

Title from photographer's inventory. Building/structure dates: 1771. Headquarters of the N.C. Society of Colonial Dames of America. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11839-65. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of... More

Vaudeville - theatrical playbill, public domain image

Master of Ceremonies, El Thompson Comique Overture, Kela Bela "A Happy Journey to Trenton & Camden," One Act. T. Wilder The Skater's Waltz, Waldteufel "Legend of the Pines," One Act, Marjorie Breuer Monolo... More

[Soldiers guard Dupont home. Wilmington, Del. July 1. A cordon of sold...

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Small House, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina

Title from photographer's inventory. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11839-65. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purchase;... More

Gov. Dudley House, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina

Title from photographer's inventory. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11839-65. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purchase;... More

Launching of 10,000 ton ships. The first of 90 sister ships to be buil...

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

A black and white photo of a large ship. Office of War Information Pho...

Photo shows the launch of the liberty ship the USS Zebulon B. Vance on Dec. 6, 1941, by the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company, in Wilmington, NC. (Source: C. Seavey, 2017) Actual size of negative is C (approx... More

Wilmington, Delaware. Tower Hill School, noted country day school for ...

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

Shipbuilding. Pipes and fittings. Steel pipe flanges in the pipe shop ...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Tower Hill school, noted country day school for pupils from three to e...

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

Production. Launching of the SS Booker T. Washington. The SS Booker T....

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

California Shipbuilding Corporation, Wilmington, California. Workmen c...

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

Wilmington, Delaware. Tower Hill School, noted country day school for ...

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

Baseball players in war production. Outfielder Vince DiMaggio, of the ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of workers, labor, 1940s, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a man working on a machine. Office of War I...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Orton Plantation, Wilmington, North Carolina. Exterior IV

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

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...

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

Confederate flag, Wilmington, North Carolina

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Margolies category: Attractions. Purchase; John Margolies 2015 (DLC/PP-2015:142). Credit line: John Margolies Roadside America photogr... More

The White House Inn, an elegant historic inn near Wilmington in Vermon...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2016:103-9). Forms part of: Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the ... More

Birches and other Vermont trees display their fall colors near the tow...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2016:103-9). Forms part of: Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the ... More

N. Market Street and W. 4th Street in downtown Wilmington, Delaware

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2018; (DLC/PP-2018:052-1) Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Ca... More

Richard Pierce, 723 Walnut St. Western Union Telegraph Co. Messenger N...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1521. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

Brandywine Academy, 5 Vandever Avenue, Wilmington, New Castle County, ...

Survey number: HABS DE-9-1 Building/structure dates: 1798 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1820 Subsequent Work

The "Quarterly" almanac, 1893 - African American Perspectives Material...

A compendium of factual information on African Americans. Contains facts in brief about African Americans; a listing of prominent African Americans at the end of the 19th century, black congressmen, and African... More

King Street, 200 Block, 202 King Street (Commercial Building), Wilming...

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

[Dauneport, the Amy E. Dupont estate, Wilmington, Del. Garages]

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

Pennsylvania Railroad Improvements, Brick Arch Viaduct, Liberty Street...

Survey number: HAER DE-12-C Building/structure dates: 1902-1908 Initial Construction

Jacob Starr House, 1310 North King Street, Wilmington, New Castle Coun...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-18, FN-19 Survey number: HABS DE-26 Building/structure dates: ca. 1804 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71000232

A. I. Du Pont Estate, Blue Ball Dairy Barn, Junction of U.S. Route 202...

Significance: The Blue Ball Dairy barn and milk house were constructed in 1914 as part of the A.I. du Pont estate, known as Nemours. They were part of the estate farm complex, which existed to provide food and... More

South Wilmington Causeway Bridge, Spanning Conrail Railroad on Market ...

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

[Circular letter regarding lotteries] March 18, 1861. [Wilmington, 186...

Public domain illustrated book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Augustine Bridge, Brandywine River,Augustine Cutoff, Wilmington, New C...

Significance: Wrought iron, pin-connected, Pratt-type truss superstructure mounted on granite masonry piers; originally served as bridge for the B&O Railroad. Survey number: HAER DE-20 Building/structure date... More

Rockwood, 610 Shipley Road, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE

Significance: Designed for Joseph Shipley, a member of one of the leading Quaker mill-owning families in the area, Rockwood is an unusually complete and effective statement of early Victorian taste in the tradi... More

Christ Church Rectory, Wilmington Street & New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, W...

Significance: Originally constructed as the Bank of the State of North Carolina. In 1873, the bank was converted to Christ Church Rectory. Survey number: HABS NC-196 Building/structure dates: ca. 1818 Initia... More

Christ Church Rectory, Wilmington Street & New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, W...

Significance: Originally constructed as the Bank of the State of North Carolina. In 1873, the bank was converted to Christ Church Rectory. Survey number: HABS NC-196 Building/structure dates: ca. 1818 Initia... More

City of Wilmington. Reception of the President of the United States an...

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 13, Folder 50.

Delaware State, ss. His Excellency, the President having received the ...

Imprint 3.; National debt. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 13, Folder 32.

Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad, President Street Statio...

Significance: As of 1974, the President St. Station was one of the oldest large city railroad terminals still standing in the United States. The station quite possibly contains one of the earliest uses of the ... More

Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad, President Street Statio...

Significance: As of 1974, the President St. Station was one of the oldest large city railroad terminals still standing in the United States. The station quite possibly contains one of the earliest uses of the ... More

Souvenir de Wilmington, polka, op. 2

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Souvenir de Wilmington, polka, op. 2

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Wilmington & Northern Railroad, Repair Shop, Beech Street, Wilmington,...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, warehouse, depot, train station, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Wilmington & Northern Railroad, Repair Shop, Beech Street, Wilmington,...

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

Holy Trinity Church, Seventh & Church Street, Wilmington, New Castle C...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Samuel Canby House, 1401 North Market Street, Wilmington, New Castle C...

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

Samuel Canby House, 1401 North Market Street, Wilmington, New Castle C...

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

Northeast Railroad Corridor, Amtrak Route between Maryland/Delaware & ...

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

Heald Street Bridge, Spanning Conrail Railroad on South Heald Street (...

Significance: The Heald Street Bridge is a multiple span, embellished example of a concrete encased steel girder bridge. This commonly built type exemplifies the continuing expansion and improvement of the roa... More

Heald Street Bridge, Spanning Conrail Railroad on South Heald Street (...

Significance: The Heald Street Bridge is a multiple span, embellished example of a concrete encased steel girder bridge. This commonly built type exemplifies the continuing expansion and improvement of the roa... More

Harlan & Hollingsworth Company Factory, 100 South West Street, Wilming...

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description