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The Hudson River from Poughkeepsie

The Hudson River from Poughkeepsie

Sketch shows the Hudson River from Poughkeepsie, New York. Sailboats dot the water and ships' masts rise along the waterfront. Wallis was a British Commissioner from the Foreign Office to the United States in 1... More

Reading the war news in Broadway, New York / /from a sketch by our special artist.

Reading the war news in Broadway, New York / /from a sketch by our spe...

Illustration from: Illustrated London news, 1861. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

American Falls from Canada - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

American Falls from Canada - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Attribution to Jackson based on Catalogue of the W.H. Jackson Views (1898). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 04022. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Falls, Little Falls, N.Y., The - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Falls, Little Falls, N.Y., The - Public domain image. Dry plate negati...

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Lake George from the hotel - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Lake George from the hotel - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

"W.H.J. Phot. Co." on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 04036. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Chautauqua Lake and point - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Chautauqua Lake and point - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Factories, The, Ontario, Canada

Factories, The, Ontario, Canada

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

American Falls from Goat Island

American Falls from Goat Island

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Horseshoe Fall from Goat Island, Niagara

Horseshoe Fall from Goat Island, Niagara

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Highland and Cozzen's Hotel - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Highland and Cozzen's Hotel - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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

Lake George - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Lake George - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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

Nina, Calumet Island, St. Lawrence, River, N.Y., The

Nina, Calumet Island, St. Lawrence, River, N.Y., The

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 011420. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Ticonderoga, Lake George - Public domain image of a steam ship or boat

Ticonderoga, Lake George - Public domain image of a steam ship or boat

Public domain photograph of ferry, steam boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cafe of the Lawyers Club, Equitable Building, New York, The

Cafe of the Lawyers Club, Equitable Building, New York, The

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic place interior, salon, hall lobby, living room, 18th-19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Barnes Hall, Cornell University

Barnes Hall, Cornell University

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

[Maine passing under Brooklyn Bridge]

[Maine passing under Brooklyn Bridge]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship, navy, harbor, maritime photograph, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

View from porch, Calumet Island, St. Lawrence River, N.Y.

View from porch, Calumet Island, St. Lawrence River, N.Y.

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

Greene Street, Ithaca, N.Y - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Greene Street, Ithaca, N.Y - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). "5" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 012106. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Saratoga Lake, N.Y.. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Saratoga Lake, N.Y.. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Public domain photograph of a lake, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Battery and old Castle Gardens (Castle Clinton), New York]

[Battery and old Castle Gardens (Castle Clinton), New York]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in New York harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Hopewell Hall, Thousand Islands

Hopewell Hall, Thousand Islands

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

Peekskill Military Academy - Mammoth Plate Photograph

Peekskill Military Academy - Mammoth Plate Photograph

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

U.S. torpedo boat Alarm, [Brooklyn] Navy Yard, New York

U.S. torpedo boat Alarm, [Brooklyn] Navy Yard, New York

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

High Bridge, Harlem - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

High Bridge, Harlem - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

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[Eastern elevator, Buffalo, N.Y.]

[Eastern elevator, Buffalo, N.Y.]

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

On the Frontenac porch, Round Island, N.Y.

On the Frontenac porch, Round Island, N.Y.

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Horseshoe Falls, Niagara, Ontario, Canada

Horseshoe Falls, Niagara, Ontario, Canada

"X 148" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 032175. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

The old oak, Peekskill Military Academy

The old oak, Peekskill Military Academy

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

Coal and ore docks, Oswego, N.Y.

Coal and ore docks, Oswego, N.Y.

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

Stewards and nurses, Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital

Stewards and nurses, Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital

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

[Shanley Building, New York] - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

[Shanley Building, New York] - Public domain image. Dry plate negative...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Poland, N.Y.. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Poland, N.Y.. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

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Group of patients, Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital

Group of patients, Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital

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

A Ward in Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital

A Ward in Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital

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

Down the river, Oswego, N.Y - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Down the river, Oswego, N.Y - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 012156. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Lower entrance, Stony Brook Glen, Dansville, N.Y.

Lower entrance, Stony Brook Glen, Dansville, N.Y.

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

Corning, N.Y. - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Corning, N.Y. - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Percy Field, Cornell University

Percy Field, Cornell University

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Shortsville, N.Y.. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Shortsville, N.Y.. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

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

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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

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Columbian Naval Review. Warship photograph collection

Columbian Naval Review. Warship photograph collection

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship, navy, harbor, maritime photograph, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Dansville, New York. View over the village with Jackson Sanatorium at right]

[Dansville, New York. View over the village with Jackson Sanatorium at...

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

Dunlap's Falls, Jamesville, N.Y.

Dunlap's Falls, Jamesville, N.Y.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, water stream, cascade, nature site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[A Glimpse of the Capitol, Albany, N.Y.]

[A Glimpse of the Capitol, Albany, N.Y.]

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol building,... More

[Niagara Rapids, New York] - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

[Niagara Rapids, New York] - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a pipe, pipeline, excavation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Thornberger hoist unloading ore, Lackawanna ore docks, Buffalo, N.Y.]

[Thornberger hoist unloading ore, Lackawanna ore docks, Buffalo, N.Y.]

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

[Kaaterskill Clove from Santa Cruz Falls, Catskill Mts., N.Y.]

[Kaaterskill Clove from Santa Cruz Falls, Catskill Mts., N.Y.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Crescent - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Crescent - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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

Early years, snapshots, 1896-1898. Images in and around New York City III

Early years, snapshots, 1896-1898. Images in and around New York City ...

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

Early years, snapshots, 1896-1898. Ships V

Early years, snapshots, 1896-1898. Ships V

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship, navy, harbor, maritime photograph, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Early years, snapshots, 1896-1898. Images from New York City VI

Early years, snapshots, 1896-1898. Images from New York City VI

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Early years, snapshots, 1896-1898. Railroad scenes VII

Early years, snapshots, 1896-1898. Railroad scenes VII

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

New York Bay from Staten Island

New York Bay from Staten Island

Public domain photograph - 19th-century gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

South Mt., Otis elevating railway, Catskill Mountain House, North Mt.

South Mt., Otis elevating railway, Catskill Mountain House, North Mt.

41100C2 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; A. Loeffler; July 15, 1897. Copyright claimant's address: Tompkinsville, N.Y. No. 487.

Early years, snapshots, 1896-1898. Images from New York City XI

Early years, snapshots, 1896-1898. Images from New York City XI

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

U.S.S. Maine and U.S.S. New York at Grant's Tomb

U.S.S. Maine and U.S.S. New York at Grant's Tomb

At the dedication celebration for Grant's Tomb, April 27, 1897. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 020519. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Early years, snapshots, 1896-1898. Images in and around New York City V

Early years, snapshots, 1896-1898. Images in and around New York City ...

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

Niagara, the Falls from Prospect Point

Niagara, the Falls from Prospect Point

Historic Sites Public domain photograph of water reservoir, lake, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Birdseye view of Elka Park,  Panoramic Photograph

Birdseye view of Elka Park, Panoramic Photograph

43087 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Conrad O. Bickelmann; July 18, 1898; DLC/PP-1898:9315. Printed on image: C. O. Bickelman, Tannersville & Brooklyn.

Cavalry horses at Montauk Point

Cavalry horses at Montauk Point

Public domain image of a rural landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Boys of the 71st N.Y. at Montauk Point, after returning from Cuba

Boys of the 71st N.Y. at Montauk Point, after returning from Cuba

Public domain photograph of picnic, leisure time, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Victory float, Dewey Naval Parade]

[Victory float, Dewey Naval Parade]

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a ship, docks, navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Niagara, the American Fall. Photochrom print, 1880-1890.

Niagara, the American Fall. Photochrom print, 1880-1890.

Historic Sites Public domain photograph - photochrome print, colorized, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Grant's Tomb during Dewey Naval Parade

Grant's Tomb during Dewey Naval Parade

Public domain photograph related to President Ulysses Grant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sailors from the fleet, Dewey Land Parade

Sailors from the fleet, Dewey Land Parade

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Sailors and Marines from the fleet, Dewey Land Parade

Sailors and Marines from the fleet, Dewey Land Parade

Title from jacket. "1624" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 32400. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

U.S.S. St. Mary's, Dewey Naval Parade

U.S.S. St. Mary's, Dewey Naval Parade

Attribution to Hart based on negative D428-745. Date and locale from Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). "New York Nautical School" on flag. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 0746. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

The sensational comedy-drama taken from life, Kidnapped in New York by Howard Hall.

The sensational comedy-drama taken from life, Kidnapped in New York by...

"Introducing Barney Gilmore as Mr. Dooley the detective." "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Mr. Dooley overhears the conspiracy. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." Management, E... More

Delaware and Hudson [Railroad] station, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Delaware and Hudson [Railroad] station, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

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

[Congress Spring Park, Saratoga, N.Y.]

[Congress Spring Park, Saratoga, N.Y.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park alley, trees, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A hansom at Madison Square, New York

A hansom at Madison Square, New York

Public domain image of horse carriage, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

General Theological Seminary, [Chelsea, New York, N.Y.]

General Theological Seminary, [Chelsea, New York, N.Y.]

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

Washington Bridge from West End, New York

Washington Bridge from West End, New York

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

[Empire State Express (New York Central Railroad) passing thru Washington Street, Syracuse, N.Y.]

[Empire State Express (New York Central Railroad) passing thru Washing...

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

[Street at junction with Court Street, probably Buffalo, N.Y.]

[Street at junction with Court Street, probably Buffalo, N.Y.]

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

[West Street, New York City, N.Y.]

[West Street, New York City, N.Y.]

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of city street market, food vendors, downtown shopping, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Dining room, Fort William Henry Hotel, Lake George, N.Y.]

[Dining room, Fort William Henry Hotel, Lake George, N.Y.]

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

[Hotel Champlain from the lake, Bluff Point, N.Y.]

[Hotel Champlain from the lake, Bluff Point, N.Y.]

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

Boulder bend, Saranac Lake [i.e. River], Adirondack Mts., N.Y.

Boulder bend, Saranac Lake [i.e. River], Adirondack Mts., N.Y.

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

Boat landing, Forge House, Fulton Chain, Adirondack Mountains

Boat landing, Forge House, Fulton Chain, Adirondack Mountains

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fifth Ave. at 65 St., New York - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Fifth Ave. at 65 St., New York - Public domain image. Dry plate negati...

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Niagara, general view from Cave of the Winds

Niagara, general view from Cave of the Winds

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Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada - Public domain image. Dry plate negati...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, cascade, water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Looking north from Pearl Point, Lake George

Looking north from Pearl Point, Lake George

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Main concourse, looking south, Grand Central Terminal, New York

Main concourse, looking south, Grand Central Terminal, New York

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

Chemical Laboratory, University of Rochester

Chemical Laboratory, University of Rochester

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

A ferry boat, New York - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

A ferry boat, New York - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Public domain image of ferry ship, historical photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Calloway residence, back, showing porch with woman, Mamaroneck, N.Y.]

[Calloway residence, back, showing porch with woman, Mamaroneck, N.Y.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Curling in Central Park, New York

Curling in Central Park, New York

Attribution based on negative D4-13624. Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J Supplement (1901-1906). "S" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 013625. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Terrapin Point, Goat Island, Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls, N.Y.]

[Terrapin Point, Goat Island, Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls, N.Y.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, cascade, water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New York Stock Exchange - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

New York Stock Exchange - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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

[Fifth Avenue at Fifty-seventh Street, north to Central Park, New York City]

[Fifth Avenue at Fifty-seventh Street, north to Central Park, New York...

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

A Living sign on Fifth Avenue, New York City

A Living sign on Fifth Avenue, New York City

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of city street life, vendor, shop sign, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Lake George, N.Y., passing boats

Lake George, N.Y., passing boats

Title from jacket. "G 8439" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 0500271. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

The Ball room, Hotel Kaaterskill, Catskill Mountains, N.Y.

The Ball room, Hotel Kaaterskill, Catskill Mountains, N.Y.

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

[Buffalo, N.Y., Hotel Iroquois]

[Buffalo, N.Y., Hotel Iroquois]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[The Rapids, Niagara Falls, N.Y.]

[The Rapids, Niagara Falls, N.Y.]

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[Chauncey Olcott's garden, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.]

[Chauncey Olcott's garden, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.]

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

New York, N.Y., Washington's bedroom, Washington headquarters (Morris-Jumel Mansion)

New York, N.Y., Washington's bedroom, Washington headquarters (Morris-...

Title from jacket. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 043822. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Hunting in the Adirondacks, New York]

[Hunting in the Adirondacks, New York]

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