Baseball players in war production. Outfielder Vince DiMaggio, of the ...
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William Welde House, 102 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, New Castle C...
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R & R Blue Print Company, 1227 Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington, Californi...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Margolies categories: General commercial buildings; Main Street. Purchase; John Margolies 2008 (DLC/PP-2008:109-2). Credit line: John ... More
Detail of historic artifacts at Rockwood Manor in Wilmington, Delaware
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images.... More
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
2 newsgirls. Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1539. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
[Michael Mero, 2 West 4th St., Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one...
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Michael Mero, 2 West 4th St. Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one y...
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West Brandywine Grange, 4008 Concord Pike, Wilmington, New Castle Coun...
Significance: The West Brandywine Grange survives as a largely unaltered agricultural meeting hall built in the last quarter of the 19th century. The area of northern New Castle County served by the Grange was... More
West Brandywine Grange, 4008 Concord Pike, Wilmington, New Castle Coun...
Significance: The West Brandywine Grange survives as a largely unaltered agricultural meeting hall built in the last quarter of the 19th century. The area of northern New Castle County served by the Grange was... More
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad, Freight Station, Fiftee...
Survey number: HABS PA-1611 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
John Joyner Smith House, 400 Wilmington Street, Beaufort, Beaufort Cou...
Significance: A mid-nineteenth century mansion with attractive architectural features. Survey number: HABS SC-291 Building/structure dates: ca. 1850 Initial Construction
[Dauneport, the Amy E. Dupont estate, Wilmington, Del. Garages]
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2 newsgirls. Location: Wilmington, Delaware.
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Wilmington Historic District, Jowaha Building, 2 South Water Street, W...
Significance: The Jowaha Building was constructed for Captain John W. Harper; its name combines the first letters of his name. Purchased in 1911 by B.O. and R.R. Stone, a wholesale grocery company, the building... More
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
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
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
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
Pennsylvania Railroad Improvements, Wilmington Train Station, Front & ...
Survey number: HAER DE-12-D Building/structure dates: 1905-1908 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1976 Subsequent Work
Richard Richardson House, Maryland Avenue (Route 4), Wilmington, New C...
Survey number: HABS DE-46 Building/structure dates: 1765 Initial Construction
Pennsylvania Railroad Improvements, Vandever Street & Baltimore & Ohio...
Significance: These improvements acted as a system to make Wilmington a central point along the New York to Washington rail corridor. In their appearance, construction and function, they typify the works of th... More
Wilmington City Hall-Thalian Hall, 102 North Third Street, Wilmington,...
Significance: Wilmington City Hall/Thalian Hall has housed city government and community theater continuously since 1855. Designed by John Montague Trimble, the building is of restrained, neo-classical design w... More
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad, Bridge No. 1, Spanning ...
Significance: Grays Ferry is the site of one of Philadelphia's oldest Schuylkill River bridges. The present swing span is typical of movable bridge construction at the turn of the 20th century. Survey number: ... More
George Lobdell House, U.S. Route 13, Wilmington vicinity, Minquadale, ...
Significance: Summer estate of George G. Lobdell - Wilmington, Delaware, manufacturer and inventor of railway car parts. Remodeled ca. 1891 as a retirement home for Lobdell's employees. Survey number: HABS DE-222
Thomas Bird House, (moved to Wilmington, DE), Wilmington, New Castle C...
Survey number: HABS DE-131 Building/structure dates: before 1726 Initial Construction
Rockford Village, Rockford & Ivy Roads, Wilmington, New Castle County,...
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Charles I. Du Pont House, 162 Main Street, Wilmington, New Castle Coun...
Significance: The Charles I. du Pont House is directly associated with the industries of Henry Clay Village, a nineteenth century industrial village, and is a good example of nineteenth century residential arch... More
Middlesex Canal, Shawsheen Aqueduct, Wilmington, Middlesex County, MA
Survey number: HABS MA-380-E Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
Barker House, 6001 Lancaster Pike (State Road 48), Wilmington, New Cas...
Significance: The Barker House is a typical vernacular frame farm house which is becoming increasingly scarce with the development of New Castle County. The ca. 1800 section of the house retains much of its or... More
Barker House, 6001 Lancaster Pike (State Road 48), Wilmington, New Cas...
Significance: The Barker House is a typical vernacular frame farm house which is becoming increasingly scarce with the development of New Castle County. The ca. 1800 section of the house retains much of its or... More
Barker House, 6001 Lancaster Pike (State Road 48), Wilmington, New Cas...
Significance: The Barker House is a typical vernacular frame farm house which is becoming increasingly scarce with the development of New Castle County. The ca. 1800 section of the house retains much of its or... More
Phillips-Thompson Building, 200-206 East Fourth Street, Wilmington, Ne...
Significance: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1980, the Phillips-Thompson Building is an excellent example of late nineteenth-century urban commercial architecture. Built in 188... More
Phillips-Thompson Building, 200-206 East Fourth Street, Wilmington, Ne...
Significance: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1980, the Phillips-Thompson Building is an excellent example of late nineteenth-century urban commercial architecture. Built in 188... More
Phillips-Thompson Building, 200-206 East Fourth Street, Wilmington, Ne...
Significance: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1980, the Phillips-Thompson Building is an excellent example of late nineteenth-century urban commercial architecture. Built in 188... More
Samuel Canby House, 1401 North Market Street, Wilmington, New Castle C...
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Samuel Canby House, 1401 North Market Street, Wilmington, New Castle C...
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Samuel Canby House, 1401 North Market Street, Wilmington, New Castle C...
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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
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
A. I. Du Pont Estate, Junction of State Route 141 & Rockland Road, Wil...
Significance: The A.I. du Pont estate, known as Nemours, was constructed in 1909-1910 by Alfred I. du Pont (1864-1935), great-grandson of Eleuthere Irenee du Pont, the founder of the Du Pont Company in America.... More
Northeast Railroad Corridor, Amtrak Route between Maryland/Delaware & ...
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Northeast Railroad Corridor, Amtrak Route between Maryland/Delaware & ...
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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
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
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
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...
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Neuse River Bridge, Wilmington & Goldsboro R.R. / J.D. Heywood's Photo...
Photograph shows a train crossing Neuse River Bridge in North Carolina. Hand-lettered title on mount. Stamped on verso: "J.D. Heywood's Photograph Rooms, Craven St., 3d door south P.O., New Berne, N.C. Name of... More
Whiteface Mountain and Wilmington High Falls Road, Lake Placid, Adiron...
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James Morgan, 119 French St. Newsboy. 9 years of age. Selling newspape...
Title from NCLC caption card. In album: Street trades. Hine no. 1542. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about the ... More
[Donald Mallick, (#1513.) And Myrtle Mallick. Myrtle is 8 years. Selli...
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Charles Gibbon, Postal Telegraph Messenger. 14 years of age, 2 months ...
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Where the newsboy's money goes. Investigator, Edward F. Brown. Locati...
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Ann Newlin Houses, 108 & 110 East Fifth Street, Wilmington, New Castle...
Survey number: HABS DE-36 Building/structure dates: 18q1 Initial Construction
Obadiah Dingee House, 107 East Seventh Street (moved to Market Street)...
Survey number: HABS DE-23 Building/structure dates: 17t2 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000172
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
Burgwin-Wright House, Cornwallis Headquarters, Wilmington, New Hanover...
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Burgwin-Wright House, Cornwallis Headquarters, Wilmington, New Hanover...
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Owl's Nest well guarded for wedding. Wilmington, Del., July 1. Extreme...
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Owl's Nest well guarded for wedding. Wilmington, Del., July 1. Extreme...
Two men standing next to an old car, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General inf... More
Small House, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Christ Church, Wilmington and Edenton St., Raleigh, Wake County, North...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a church, crypt, chamber, underground vault architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Stop Thief - theatrical playbill, public domain image
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Brick Walls, 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. Soon, one a week like this! The third 1...
Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
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
Wilmington, Delaware. Tower Hill School, noted country day school for ...
Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tower Hill school, noted country day school for pupils from three to e...
Public domain photograph of the United States in the 1930s, portraits, people, events, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Wilmington, Delaware. Tower Hill School, noted country day school for ...
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California Shipbuilding Corporation, Wilmington, California. General v...
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
Production. Launching of the SS Booker T. Washington. Shipyard workers...
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. Row of Li...
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California Shipbuilding Corporation, Wilmington, California. Workmen e...
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Wilmington, Delaware. Tower Hill School, noted country day school for ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a school, preschool, children, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Wilmington, Delaware. Tower Hill School, noted country day school for ...
Public domain scan of vintage 18th-century map, old atlas, navigation, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Wilmington, Delaware. Tower Hill School, noted country day school for ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, workshop, workers, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Baseball players in war production. Lunch hour at California Ship Buil...
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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a living room, salon, office, late 19th-century interior, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont III, residence on Rockland Ave., Wilming...
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View across water toward the Alton Lennon Federal Building and U.S. Co...
Built in 1919 by architect James A. Wetmore. The style is Neoclassical. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the p... More
Stairway at the Alton Lennon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Wil...
Built in 1919 by architect James A. Wetmore. The style is Neoclassical. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the p... More
Bartsch Farm, 500 Wilson Road, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE
Significance: Bartsch Farm, near Wilmington, is the last intact nineteenth-century farmstead in Brandywine Hundred. It dates to a period of agricultural reform and reflects the values and changes brought about... More
City/County Building, l000 King Street, Wilmington, New Castle County,...
Significance: The old City/County Building at 1000 King Street, along with the other buildings facing Rodney Square and the Square itself, are the architectural and historic hallmarks of Wilmington during the f... More