Nuremberg, Germany - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of street and buildings in Nuremberg, Germany. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Union and Water Streets back in 1814
Half-tone reproduction of William Allen Wall's painting "New Bedford 50 Years Ago" (Four Corners), showing ca. 1807-14 view of intersection of Union Street and Water Street. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Union and Water Streets back in 1814
Half-tone reproduction of William Allen Wall's painting "New Bedford 50 Years Ago" (Four Corners), showing ca. 1807-14 view of intersection of Union Street and Water Street. Caption attached. Courtesy of New Be... More
Report of committee regarding town building
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Report of committee regarding town building
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Common and Broadway looking northwest
Louis Pearl's Courtesy of Lawrence Public Library
Lower Village, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
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Granite Railway, Quincy, Massachusetts
First railway in U.S. 1826. Print of lithographs of car Courtesy of Thomas Crane Public Library
Abbot Hall, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts
Abbot Hall built by David Hidden in 1828-1829 Courtesy of Phillips Academy Andover
Abbot Hall, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts
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J. Newbury Farm, Washington Massachusetts
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Abbot Hall, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts
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Rev Ballantine's House, Washington Massachusetts
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Wood express roof, Stephen Cutter House, Universalist Church - Arlingt...
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Arlington boat house - Arlington Mass.
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Stand pipe, Park Circle - Arlington Mass.
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Railway station - Old Centre Depot - Arlington Mass.
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Town hall, Quincy, Massachusetts
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Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white early 20th century copy photo of 19th century daguerreotype of New Bedford, Massachusetts street scene. Shows Union Street from view facing west; cobblestone street running through center of ima... More
Abbot Academy, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts
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Maple Walk, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts
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Second Floor Hall, Library of Congress
Black and white photo of south vault, main hall, 2nd floor, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Corridor in Library of Congress
Black and white photo of corridor south of main entrance, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Trolley car on Oxford Street, New Bedford
Black and white photo of Union Street Railway Co. horse drawn trolley car with passengers on Oxford Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts; two residential wood buildings in background. Courtesy of New Bedford Free... More
Men at Sulgrave Manor - Public domain portrait print
Black and white photo of 3 men around library table in Sulgrave Manor, Banbury, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Crossing First Bass River Bridge
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Entrance to Library of Congress
Black and white photo of interior of Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Witch House, New Bedford Massachusetts
Hand-colored photo of the Witch House, then Witch House Antiques, Salem, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Gallery in Public Reading Room, Library of Congress
Black and white photo of gallery in public reading room, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Grand Hotel del Capuccini - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of the Grand Hotel del Capuccini, Amalfi, Italy Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Drawing room at Sulgrave Manor - Public domain drawing
Black and white photo of drawing room of Sulgrave Manor, Banbury, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Old South Meeting House, Boston
Black and white photo of Old South Meeting House, Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Boaters in North End of New Bedford
Black and white photo of people with small boats on rocky shoreline in north end of New Bedford, Massachusetts; man standing by larger boat, facing camera, near center of frame. Background dense with multi-fami... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Man on deck of docked whaling ship
Black and white photograph of deck of a whaling ship with moustached man in suit and derby standing at left with hand on mast rigging; 2 whaleboats stored directly above. Ship is docked with whale oil barrels s... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Interior of New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white silver gelatin photo of interior of New Bedford Free Public Library, William Street, New Bedford, MA. Interior contains paneled staff desk at left with books visible on wire shelves behind; on a... More
Cove Street, New Bedford - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of Cove Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, looking east from County Street. Dirt road in center foreground diminishing into distance; wood single and multiple family dwellings, some with ... More
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library on Pleasant Street. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library on Pleasant Street. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
South Grand Staircase, Library of Congress
Black and white photo of south grand staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Gosnold Monument
Black and white photograph of Gosnold Memorial, Cuttyhunk, Massachusetts. Fieldstone cylindrical monument on island to right of center of composition, surrounded by water. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Standish House entrance - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of front door of J.A. Standish House, Sixth Street and School Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - New Bedford Harbor in winter
Black and white photograph of New Bedford harbor in winter with much of harbor iced-over, showing outfitted whaling ship in center, other vessels and masts of other whalers interspersed behind buildings at left... More
View from South Vault, Library of Congress
Black and white photo of northwest corridor seen from south vault, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Gosnold Monument
Black and white photograph of Gosnold Memorial, Cuttyhunk, Massachusetts. Fieldstone cylindrical monument on island surrounded by water. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Abbot Hall, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts
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Joseph G. Tirrell - Ship Chandlery, building in Taber's Block
Black and white photograph of Ship Chandlery & Maritime. Hardware building in Taber's Block at foot of Taber's Wharf, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Behind and to left of the 4-story brick and granite building is ... More
Pope's Island Manufacturing Corporation
Black and white photo of cobblestone street with wood frame buildings, including Pope's Island Manufacturing Corporation, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Charles W. Morgan House - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of Charles W. Morgan residence, County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Bay State Market Co., New Bedford
Black and white photo of the Bay State Market Co., 1946 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, showing exterior facade with employees standing in front across sidewalk; Christmas trees for sale and 25 cen... More
First Bass River Bridge, Yarmouth
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Draper Hall McKeen rooms, Andover Massachusetts
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Kitchen at Sulgrave Manor - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of kitchen interior at Sulgrave Manor, Banbury, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Unknown street, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of cobblestone street and with wood clapboard buildings at right and in background. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
First Bass River Bridge, Yarmouth
Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settled in the 1600s. The area has a rich history and maritime heritage. It was a major shipbuilding, whaling, ... More
Purchase Street in days gone by
Pre-1860s view of Purchase Street, New Bedford, showing original Liberty Hall building, the "Stone Church" (North Congregational Church), the White Church (North Christian Church, demolished in 1922) at corner ... More
Uncle Henry's Farm Cooley - Early photography, Public domain image
Image shows a granite [?] block farmhouse with two visible chimneys. Gable end has two diamond-shaped windows on second floor and a triangular window in the gable end. Two dormers are in the front of the house.... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Dismantled whaler
Black and white photograph of dismantled whaling ship at pier; ship is listing to right. Building in background include David Duff & Son coal company, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Pu... More
Charles W. Morgan House - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of Charles W. Morgan residence, County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Unitarian Church, New Bedford
Black and white photograph of Unitarian Church, corner of Union Street and Eighth Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Abbot Hall, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts
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Charles W. Morgan House - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of Charles W. Morgan residence, County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Old Pearl Street Depot, New Bedford Mass.
Sepia-toned image of exterior of old Pearl Street railroad depot, Weld Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, showing people standing outside, others in horse-drawn carriages, horse-drawn trolley to right. Courtes... More
Goodrest, Lancaster, Massachusetts
Built in 1800, this stately home on Old Common Road was the dwelling of Thomas Safford, who was a baker. Beginning in 1890, and for many years afterward, the philanthropic Pauline Revere Thayer maintained the p... More
City Hall and Library at Pleasant and William Streets
Sepia toned photo of northeast corner of Pleasant Street and William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. In left half of image is City Hall building, large granite structure with 2 Doric columns at entrance fro... More
Unitarian Church, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Unitarian Church, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Abbot Hall, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts
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Joseph G. Tirrell - New Bedford waterfront
Black and white photograph of New Bedford, Massachusetts waterfront showing wood framed commercial buildings, including J.D. Briggs Ship smith and Pump and Block Maker; multi-story granite building partially vi... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Gosnold Monument
Black and white photograph of Gosnold Memorial, Cuttyhunk, Massachusetts. Fieldstone cylindrical monument on sandy ground with grasses growing in clumps. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Sanders & Barrow, New Bedford - Early photography, Public domain image
Scene shows exterior of men's clothing store Sanders & Barrow store in the Waite Building, William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. There are men and boys outside on the sidewalk. There is a horse on the roa... More
Abbot Hall, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts
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Pope's Island Manufacturing Corporation
Black and white photo of man standing in front of side yard of Pope's Island Manufacturing Corporation building, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Bass River Bridge, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settled in the 1600s. The area has a rich history and maritime heritage. It was a major shipbuilding, whaling, ... More
First Bass River Bridge, Yarmouth
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Abbot Hall (Smith Hall), Andover Massachusetts
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The Deershorn School, Lancaster, Massachusetts
This is the former Deershorn School, built in 1852. Located near the Four Ponds area, it was the last one-room schoolhouse in town and was used as such until the 1920s. It was then adapted for use as a private ... More
Peabody, 62 Main Street, Peabody Institute, 1853-1854
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Parker Hill, Brookline Mass photograph collection
Illustration from Gleason's pictorial (1853). Looking from Parker Hill toward the corner of Huntington Ave. and South Huntington Ave., Brookline. Courtesy of Public Library of Brookline
Parker Hill, Brookline Mass photograph collection
Illustration from Gleason's pictorial (1853). Looking from Parker Hill toward the corner of Huntington Ave. and South Huntington Ave., Brookline. Courtesy of Public Library of Brookline
Parker Hill, Brookline Mass photograph collection
Illustration from Gleason's pictorial (1853). Looking from Parker Hill toward the corner of Huntington Ave. and South Huntington Ave., Brookline. Courtesy of Public Library of Brookline
Abbot Academy, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts
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Abbot Hall, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts
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The Academy and Smith Hall behind (Abbot Academy), Andover Massachuset...
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Appleton Block. Lawrence, Massachusetts
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Tulips bloom in the sun at the foot of the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridg...
"Tulips bloom in the sun at the foot of the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge." Anderson Little Co. buildings in background. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library building on Pleasant Street; view from corner of Market Street. Shows 3-story granite Greek Revival building with steps in front leading to entrance with... More
Friends Academy, New Bedford Massachusetts
Friends Academy, County St., New Bedford, MA. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
157 Old King's Highway, Yarmouth Port, Mass.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a park alley, trees, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settle... More
Union Street Store Fronts, New Bedford
Black and white 20th century copy photo of 19th century image of wood store fronts on Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts; building at left center former rented space of the city's first public library. Mo... More
Jethro Coffin house - New Bedford library collection
Jethro Coffin house, Nantucket, MA, built 1686. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Onion-domed building, possibly a temple
Onion-domed building, possibly a temple. India. Courtesy of The Trustees of Reservations, Archives & Research Center
Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Acushnet Avenue north of Beetle Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Tenements with storefront and businesses, including at left: Lafayette Jewelry Store at 1143, a candy store next door... More
Sears' Court, New Bedford, MA - Early photography, Public domain image
New Bedford, Massachusetts, Sears' Court, as originally named, runs from Purchase to Pleasant Streets, an area formerly called Cheapside. The New Bedford Five Cent Savings Bank occupies the land where this hous... More
Cuttyhunk, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of harbor in rural area; wood shingled dwelling surrounded by bushes and trees in foreground at right, embankment with debris and small shack on shore. Sailboat docked in middle ground, ot... More
New Bedford Wharf - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of whaling ships docked at wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts; ships are undergoing repair and restocking. Ships are clustered at left, stable with doors open at right with horse and load... More
New Bedford police headquarters
New Bedford police headquarters, brick building with officers and horse drawn police wagons in front. Capt. Mosher written on back. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Entrance to low building surrounded by trees; mountains
Entrance to low building surrounded by trees, mountains. India. Courtesy of The Trustees of Reservations, Archives & Research Center
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library building on Pleasant Street; view from corner of Market Street. Shows 3-story granite Greek Revival building with steps in front leading to entrance with... More
New Bedford Harbor - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of aerial view of harbor, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Water at right with small craft, whaling ships, piers and buildings at center and left. Textile mills in background at right. Numerous... More
House and garden of George O. Crocker residence
House and garden of George O. Crocker residence, corner of North Sixth St. and William St., New Bedford, MA, later site of Registry of Deeds building. Grace M.E. Church in background. Photo taken from sketch 18... More
School Street, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts
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