India Wharf Stores, 306-308 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Suffolk County, M...
Photograph 1 is part of the Pictorial Archives of Early American Architecture (PAEAA), also found in Prints & Photographs Division of the Library of Congress Unprocessed Field note material exists for this stru... More
Garden City Warehouse, 320 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook Count...
Significance: This is an example of a late nineteenth-century warehouse building. The cast iron Jackson Street facade is unusually light and delicate in Gothic design. Unprocessed Field note material exists fo... More
Garden City Warehouse, 320 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Cook Count...
Significance: This is an example of a late nineteenth-century warehouse building. The cast iron Jackson Street facade is unusually light and delicate in Gothic design. Unprocessed Field note material exists fo... More
Economy Tailor Shop & Wine Cellar, Church Street, Ambridge, Beaver Cou...
See also HABS PA-1176 for additional documentation. Survey number: HABS PA-613 Building/structure dates: 1826-1827 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000644
Mechanics' Hall, 159 Congress Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
Survey number: HABS ME-129 Public domain photograph of theater building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
William Pugh Ferrand Store, 122 Front Street, Swansboro, Onslow County...
Significance: It was built in 1819 on land that Ferrand had purchased from Captain Otway Burns, of Beaufort. The store was originally constructed of wood in 1819. When the massive fire of 1838 burned down a maj... More
Morris Canal, Cassedy's Store, Waterloo, Sussex County, NJ
Significance: A.L. Cassedy's Store at Waterloo is a well preserved example of a mid 19th century structure built along the Morris Canal. Survey number: HAER NJ-29-K Building/structure dates: ca. 1830 Initial ... More
Koster's Theatre, North side of Elm Street, Niobrara, Knox County, NE
Significance: The theatre was the center of entertainment in the town of Niobrara. Architecturally, the theatre reflects simplicity in design with an arcaded entryway. The H.E. Bonesteel Company was one of the... More
Plymouth Place, 1560-1572 Broadway, Denver, Denver County, CO
Significance: This is a large three story corner commercial building, designed with Colonial Revival Style details in 1898 by prominent Denver architects Marean and Norton. The construction of the building at ... More
Plymouth Place, 1560-1572 Broadway, Denver, Denver County, CO
Significance: This is a large three story corner commercial building, designed with Colonial Revival Style details in 1898 by prominent Denver architects Marean and Norton. The construction of the building at ... More
Plymouth Place, 1560-1572 Broadway, Denver, Denver County, CO
Significance: This is a large three story corner commercial building, designed with Colonial Revival Style details in 1898 by prominent Denver architects Marean and Norton. The construction of the building at ... More
Jacob Wohlfarth Store & Residence, 823 West Laurel, San Antonio, Bexar...
Written history of site included in field notes Significance: The Jacob Wohlfarth Store and Residence was built circa 1890 on land below the San Pedro Springs Reserve just west of San Pedro Creek. The land was ... More
Liberty Historic District, Caldwell Store & Post Office, Route 2, Cle ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commerce, shopping, main street, city downtown, early 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Carnahan Store, Highway 495, Cloutierville, Natchitoches Parish, LA
Public domain photograph of a lake, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Herndon & Atlanta Life Building, 229-243 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, Fulto...
Significance: It was for years a major black office complex in Atlanta. It was named for its owner, Alonzo F. Herndon, who was born a slave, founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company and ultimately amassed a p... More
Herndon & Atlanta Life Building, 229-243 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, Fulto...
Significance: It was for years a major black office complex in Atlanta. It was named for its owner, Alonzo F. Herndon, who was born a slave, founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company and ultimately amassed a p... More
Davis-Byrne Building, 2134-2140 Dwight Way, Berkeley, Alameda County, ...
Significance: The Davis-Byrne Building is a characteristic example of a once-common building type distinguished by its unusually high degree of integrity, including its unaltered storefronts. As a building typ... More
Warder Building, 527 Ninth Street Northwest, Washington, District of C...
Significance: A late nineteenth century commercial building of interesting architectural character. Survey number: HABS DC-216 Building/structure dates: ca. 1890 Initial Construction Building/structure dat... More
Francis Hopkinson House, Park Street & Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS NJ-64 Building/structure dates: 1750 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71000496
Francis Hopkinson House, Park Street & Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS NJ-64 Building/structure dates: 1750 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71000496
Beard-Conan Store, Pompey, Onondaga County, NY
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-119 Survey number: HABS NY-225 Building/structure dates: 1836 Initial Construction
Institution for Savings, Second & Williams Streets, New Bedford, Brist...
Significance: A commercial building erected at the peak of New Bedford's prosperity, which is a rare extant example of Italian Renaissance influence on mid-nineteenth century American architecture. Survey numb... More
Henry Leinbach House, 508 South Main Street, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-4 Survey number: HABS NC-12-C-2 Building/structure dates: 1822 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1870 Subsequent Work
Henry Leinbach House, 508 South Main Street, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-4 Survey number: HABS NC-12-C-2 Building/structure dates: 1822 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1870 Subsequent Work
100 stone steps at Motomachi, Yokohama.
Public domain photograph of a postcard, historic place view, landmark, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Old U.S. Appraisers Stores, Gay & Lombard Streets, Baltimore, Independ...
Survey number: HABS MD-3 Building/structure dates: 1839 Building/structure dates: 1933 Demolished
1223-1225 Federal Street (House), Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA
Written data includes photocopies of location maps & floor plans. Significance: 1223-1225 Federal Street is representative of the commercial buildings that fronted on this section of Federal Street in Allegheny... More
Rappite Community House No. 2, North Main Street between Church & Gran...
Formerly HABS No. IN-24-5. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-5 Survey number: HABS IN-5 Building/structure dates: 1822 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NR... More
Horsepasture Store, U.S. Route 58 & State Route 687, Horse Pasture, He...
Significance: The Horsepasture Store is a good example of a traditional general retail establishment serving a largely rural population. The property has played an important role in the social and commercial l... More
Raleigh Brannen House, 339 South Main Street, Statesboro, Bulloch Coun...
Significance: Part of the South Main Street Residential Historic District. The district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in September 6, 1989 as part of the Downtown Statesboro Multiple Pr... More
Raleigh Brannen House, 339 South Main Street, Statesboro, Bulloch Coun...
Significance: Part of the South Main Street Residential Historic District. The district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in September 6, 1989 as part of the Downtown Statesboro Multiple Pr... More
407-431 West Lexington Street, Purity Creamery Building, 427-431 West ...
Significance: 429-431 W. Lexington St. was built as the home of the Purity Creamery Company. When this structure was built the earlier structure at 427 W. Lexington was incorporated into the design. The build... More
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, Cos Cob Power Plant, Sound Sh...
Significance: The electrification of the New Haven Railroad was an innovative technological venture. The pioneering engineers of Westinghouse and the New Haven Railroad created the first long distance railroad... More
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, Cos Cob Power Plant, Sound Sh...
Significance: The electrification of the New Haven Railroad was an innovative technological venture. The pioneering engineers of Westinghouse and the New Haven Railroad created the first long distance railroad... More
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, Cos Cob Power Plant, Sound Sh...
Significance: The electrification of the New Haven Railroad was an innovative technological venture. The pioneering engineers of Westinghouse and the New Haven Railroad created the first long distance railroad... More
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, Cos Cob Power Plant, Sound Sh...
Significance: The electrification of the New Haven Railroad was an innovative technological venture. The pioneering engineers of Westinghouse and the New Haven Railroad created the first long distance railroad... More
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, Cos Cob Power Plant, Sound Sh...
Significance: The electrification of the New Haven Railroad was an innovative technological venture. The pioneering engineers of Westinghouse and the New Haven Railroad created the first long distance railroad... More
Safeway, 3033 West Alameda Avenue, Denver, Denver County, CO
Survey number: HABS CO-193 Building/structure dates: 1941-1942 Initial Construction
Pope & Talbot Office & General Store, Rainier Avenue, Port Gamble, Kit...
Survey number: HAER WA-157 Building/structure dates: 1916 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000746
Techwood Homes, Store & Administration Building, 114-138 Merrit Avenue...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Reuel Nims Store, South terminus of Parkview Street, Humboldt, Richard...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commerce, shopping, main street, city downtown, early 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Phoenix Mill, North bank of Still River, Phoenixville, Windham County,...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Phoenix Mill, North bank of Still River, Phoenixville, Windham County,...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a power dam, cascade, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Smith's Store, U.S. Route 2, Waterbury, Washington County, VT
Significance: This vernauclar, early 20th Century structure serves as a visual point to the residential neighborhood that lines U.S. Route 2 west of the store. Its significance is due to its highly visible loc... More
John C. Wood Homeplace, U.S. 441, Homer, Banks County, GA
Significance: The John C. Wood Homeplace is historically significant in the areas of architecture and commerce. Architecturally, it represents a late nineteenth century Georgian house type. Together with the s... More
Joseph G. Luther Store, Luther's Corner, Swansea, Bristol County, MA
Survey number: HABS MA-134 Building/structure dates: ca. 1810 Initial Construction
Jarvis-Nichols Building, 45080 Main Street, Mendocino, Mendocino Count...
Significance: Founded in 1877, the Jarvis-Nichols firm was possibly the oldest established mercantile business in Mendocino County. The business moved into this well-preserved building in 1878. Survey number:... More
Adams & Company Building, 1014 Second Street, Sacramento, Sacramento C...
Significance: The Adams & Co. Building, Express and Banking House, built in 1853, was the center of a compact group of fire-proof brick structures in Sacramento, California's old "West End." This was Sacrament... More
Deer's Store, U.S. Highway 84 (State Highway 12), Claiborne, Monroe Co...
Survey number: HABS AL-104 Building/structure dates: ca. 1831 Initial Construction
Church of the Good Shepherd, Twelfth & Cedar Streets, Saint Paul, Rams...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-10 Survey number: HABS MN-29-26 Building/structure dates: 1869
Pendergrass Store, Jefferson, Jackson County, GA
Survey number: HABS GA-16 Building/structure dates: ca. 1858 Initial Construction
Basso Building, 7338 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Wayne County, MI
Significance: This is a significant example of the kind of speculative commercial construction commonplace in Detroit during the city's period of rapid growth brought about by the success of the automobile indu... More
Violet Ray Gasoline Station, 799 Alma Street, Palo Alto, Santa Clara C...
Significance: This 1929 service station complex in Palo Alto is representative of the Spanish Colonial Revival commercial style, which has been popular in California and is rapidly disappearing. The Violet Ray... More
Mrs. Yaeko Nakamura and family buying toys with Fred Moriguchi, Manzan...
Mrs. Yaeko Nakamura looks at puzzles with her daughters, Louise Tami Nakamura and Joyce Yuki Nakamura in a store with assistance from clerk, Fred Moriguchi. Title transcribed from Ansel Adams' caption on verso ... More
Chisos Basin Store, Castolon, Brewster County, TX
Significance: The Chisos Basin Store, built as a temporary structure in 1941 or early 1942, is constructed of adobe in a vaguely Spanish style, part of a larger complex with this architectural theme. After the... More
McCrone House, Rear Ell, New Castle Hundred, 1 mile South of intersect...
Significance: The McCrone House Rear Ell, built in the early nineteenth century, exhibits braced-frame construction and represents a rare survival of an early gable-front store hidden among other nineteenth and... More
Costello Brothers, Incorporated, Warehouse, 111 Harris Avenue, Provide...
Significance: Constructed ca. 1939, the Costello Brothers, Inc. Warehouse is significant for its associations with the development of the Provisions Warehouse District of Providence. The building housed the Co... More
Costello Brothers, Incorporated, Warehouse, 111 Harris Avenue, Provide...
Significance: Constructed ca. 1939, the Costello Brothers, Inc. Warehouse is significant for its associations with the development of the Provisions Warehouse District of Providence. The building housed the Co... More
Grant & Price Streets (Commercial Building), Grant & Price Streets, So...
Significance: This is an example of the type of commercial building found in mining towns at the turn of the century. The present building on the site of the Miner's Exchange Saloon dates from the 1890's after ... More
Shaker Church Family Brethen's Shop, Shaker Village Road, Canterbury, ...
Survey number: HABS NH-179 Building/structure dates: 1824 Initial Construction
W. L. Westbrook Grocery Store, Intersection of County Route 27 & Count...
Significance: Spring Garden was typical of the small interior cotton market towns scattered through the black belt south. During the town's heyday, the retail district comprised a grocery store, a cotton gin, ... More
Miller Plaza, 9 Miller Plaza, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO
Significance: Designed primarily as a commercial building with apartment space, this building is one of two buildings located on the corners of Main Street and Miller Plaza which were designed to be mirror imag... More
Bruno P. Beck Building, 101-103 South Main Street, Jefferson, Jefferso...
Significance: The Bruno P. Beck Building, constructed in 1921, displays the commercial Queen Anne style. It retains historic character and was included as a contributing resource to the Main Street Historic Di... More
Downtown Providence, Roughley bounded by Woonasquatucket River, Provid...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Downtown Providence, Roughley bounded by Woonasquatucket River, Provid...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
3001-3009 M Street, Northwest (House), Washington, District of Columbi...
Significance: Thomas Sim Lee in 1794 built the house and made his winter residence at the corner of 30th and "M" streets, now the two buildings 3001-3003 on "M" street. By 1800 he had acquired property at this ... More
MacDill Air Force Base, Quartermaster Warehouse & Commissary, 7621 Hil...
Significance: The Quartermaster Commissary, due to its architectural integrity and its contribution to the Second World War-era infrastructure, is an integral part of MacDill Air Force Base's historic character... More
Hitchens Store, State Route 62, Whaleys Crossroads, Sussex County, DE
1999 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Hitchens Store is an excellent example of a small-scale southern Delaware commercial structure with an exceptional degree of integrity. Unprocessed Field... More
Allen-Wright Furniture Company, 817-819 West Bannock Street, Boise, Ad...
Significance: The Pierce and Company Allen-Wright building was listed as eligible for the National Register as part of the Tourtellotte and Hummel Architecture in Idaho Thematic Group; it was listed as Site #56... More
No. 4. View of Honolulu. From the Catholic church
Print shows a view from the Catholic church of Honolulu looking toward Kaka'ako, with vignette views of stores, shops, and factories: "T. Spencer, ship chandler", "Rice & Co.", "F. Colburn, auctioneer", "H. Rob... More
Holmes & Wyer Carpenters' Shop, Straight Wharf, Nantucket, Nantucket C...
Significance: One of the warehouses erected on Straight Wharf immediately after the Great Fire of 1846. 1846 - Daniel Jones, "merchant," owned a ships' supply store here up to 1846 when it was destroyed by fire... More
811 Market Space Northwest (Commercial Building), Square 408, Lot 803,...
Significance: The facade of this commercial building is embellished by the small-scale intricacies of the Queen Anne style. In conjunction with its neighbors, the building provides a strong traditional charact... More
B. F. Hastings Bank Building, 128-132 J Street, Sacramento, Sacramento...
Significance: The B.F. Hastings Bank Building, erected in 1853, was a part of the historic business center of Sacramento after the fire of November 2, 1852. It replaced the W. Merritt Building, a two-story bri... More
507 Eleventh Street, Northwest (Commercial), Square 347, Washington, D...
Significance: Designed in 1932 (D.C. Building Permit No. 152470, April 16, 1932) by Edward Bullock, Jr., 507 Eleventh Street, NW, is a good example of the elegant, stripped classical storefronts constructed in ... More
Square 347 (Commercial Buildings), Tenth, Eleventh, E, & F Streets, No...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commerce, shopping, main street, city downtown, early 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
521 Eleventh Street, Northwest (Commercial), Square 347, Washington, D...
Significance: This simple brick rowhouse was probably built ca. 1853 for William B. Avery, a clerk in the Land Office. Its form is typical of the modest residential structures constructed in Washington prior to... More
Riley Building, Rendezvous Adult Magazines & Films, 437 Ninth Street, ...
Significance: So extensively altered (removal in 1961 of the upper two floors of Crandall's Theater, creation of retail space, and blocking of 2nd story windows and new first floor windows) that any possible si... More
Docena Commisary, Adamsvill & Ensley Roads (Junction 65), Birmingham, ...
Survey number: HAER AL-75 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alabama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Edgar Laing Stores, Washington & Murray Streets, New York, New York Co...
Significance: This group of five stores, erected by James Bogardus in 1849, was the earliest example of cast iron front architecture remaining in New York City. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this... More
Edgar Laing Stores, Washington & Murray Streets, New York, New York Co...
Significance: This group of five stores, erected by James Bogardus in 1849, was the earliest example of cast iron front architecture remaining in New York City. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this... More
Edgar Laing Stores, Washington & Murray Streets, New York, New York Co...
Significance: This group of five stores, erected by James Bogardus in 1849, was the earliest example of cast iron front architecture remaining in New York City. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this... More
Upper Hamilton's General Store, Hamilton's Photo Shop, 300' west of Ge...
Survey number: HABS WY-125-B National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 82001839
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Rich's Downtown Department Store, 45 Broad Street, Atlanta, Fulton Cou...
Significance: The original 1924 building, which has been added to eight times, reflects the appearance of an Italian palazzo, a favorite theme associated with department stores constructed in the early twentiet... More
Franklin Inn & Store, Mill Road, Port Republic, Atlantic County, NJ
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-522 Survey number: HABS NJ-663 Building/structure dates: 1778 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1827 Subsequent Work
Franklin Inn & Store, Mill Road, Port Republic, Atlantic County, NJ
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-522 Survey number: HABS NJ-663 Building/structure dates: 1778 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1827 Subsequent Work
Franklin Inn & Store, Mill Road, Port Republic, Atlantic County, NJ
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-522 Survey number: HABS NJ-663 Building/structure dates: 1778 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1827 Subsequent Work
Main Street (Commercial Buildings), Madison, Jefferson County, IN
Significance: Madison, Indiana's Main Street is a well-preserved commercial district. Survey number: HABS IN-42
Main Street (Commercial Buildings), Madison, Jefferson County, IN
Significance: Madison, Indiana's Main Street is a well-preserved commercial district. Survey number: HABS IN-42
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More