Nuremberg, Germany - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of street and buildings in Nuremberg, Germany. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Cabrillo Memorial Parade, New Bedford
Sepia toned photo of parade in New Bedford, Massachusetts in honor of 16th century Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Friends Academy, New Bedford, MA
Early black and white copy photo of older image (possibly daguerreotype) of Friends Academy building, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted; caption beneath image: "OLD ACADEMY, 1810." Courtesy of New Bedford Fre... More
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
Joseph G. Tirrell - Fiddlehead, Massachusetts
Black and white photograph of ca. 1830 ship's fiddlehead removed from a whaling ship sometime in the mid-19th century. Fiddlehead in scroll form with decorative carved acanthus leaves and stylized foliage, show... More
GAR Post 1 Members - Public domain portrait print
Black and white group portrait of members of Grand Army of the Republic Post 1, New Bedford, Massachusetts, standing outside City Hall (Pleasant Street). Group includes William H. Carney, 3rd from left starting... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Arrival of Bark Kathleen dismasted
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Kathleen docked at pier in New Bedford harbor. Other dismasted ships can be seen. Pier with shacks, empty whaleboat, lumber, horse and carriage, "NELSON'S BOAT BAZAAR"... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Platina
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Platina being fitted; docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Platina
Black and white photograph of the whaling bark Platina docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. American flag flying from mas at rear of ship. Handful of men on pier at right, horse-drawn carriage and wood shack a... More
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
A class of students - Public domain portrait print
Shows a class of students with boys in suits and ties and girls in dresses. Some of the names on the back of the photograph. They seem to be about twelve to thirteen years old. 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
Reply to the Mayor, Alderman and Council, City of New Bedford
Black and white photo of 1865 commemorative document from the mayor, recorder and alderman of Dartmouth, England to the mayor, alderman and council of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Pu... More
Cora E. Saber, Ruth Hath Saver, Mrs. Pardon, Milton, baby
Black and white portrait of three woman and a baby, seated on the ground in front of a house. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford High School Cadets - Public domain portrait print
Group photograph of New Bedford High School cadets standing in front of the old New Bedford High School. Cadet standing in front is holding a sword in his proper right hand. Cadets behind him have rifles on the... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ship at wharf
Black and white photograph of docked whaling brig outfitted with 2 whaleboats on side. Pier at left with one worker amid pile of chain and anchor. Whale oil barrels partially visible lower right foreground. Fai... More
Inuit man in kayak - Public domain portrait print
Black and white photo of Inuit man in paddling kayak in ocean. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
White collar workers - New Bedford library collection
Black and white group photo of men in suits or shirts and vests, seated and standing in undecorated interior with beadboard walls and 2 lighting fixtures suspended from ceiling; expanse of multi-paned windows i... More
Cadets with rifles in formation
Image shows large group of cadets standing with rifles on their right shoulders. One cadet without a rifle stands in front of the group. Three square building are in background. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Pub... More
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
The Cannonville School - New Bedford library collection
Group of children and teacher standing outside of small two-story school house with cupola in Cannonville, once a village in New Bedford, Massachusetts; group of adults standing and seated at left, behind the o... 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
Joseph G. Tirrell - Docked whaling ship
Black and white photograph of a whaling ship docked for repairs in New Bedford harbor. Mill building in background at left. Lumber and pile of seaweed on dock next to ship at left. Another vessel partially visi... More
Unitarian Church, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Unitarian Church, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaler Josephine unloading cargo
Black and white photograph of whaling ship Josephine with cargo unloaded on pier. Numerous whale oil barrels covered in seaweed lying on sides on dock in foreground, in front of ship. Large multi-story commerci... More
Men on an outing - Public domain portrait print
Print shows fourteen men in a forest. Six of the men are seated on stools. The three men seated to the right are sitting cross-legged. Most of the men have bow ties with one man to the left wearing a tie; all w... More
William Wallace Crapo - New Bedford library collection
A bust image of a middle-aged man with mainly white beard, dark hair parted on his left and a small forelock of hair falling over his right temple. Subject's head is turned slightly to his left. Subject wears a... More
Interior of fish market - Public domain portrait print
Photo shows interior of a fish market. The two men facing the viewer are workers wearing aprons cooks, while the man to the far right by counter has a suit, tie, and a white sun hat on. Large chest freezers alo... More
Cyrus Barker, New Bedford Massachusetts - cartes de visite
Black and white studio portrait of Cyrus Barker. Subject is a Caucasian male with body facing front and head turned right. Subject has short, dark-colored hair parted off center on the right and cropped around ... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Sunbeam ready to sail
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Sunbeam with sails furled, beside dock in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Several wood and brick buildings seen on pier behind ship. Moustached man in suit and hat kneelin... More
Depicting New Bedford's growth - Public domain old map
Image of 1850 street map of New Bedford. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
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
New Bedford club buildings - Early photography, Public domain image
Collage of black and white photos of club houses in New Bedford, Massachusetts, formatted for publication in a local newspaper. 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
George E. Gibbs - cartes de visite
Black and white bust-length studio portrait of George E. Gibbs. Subject is a Caucasian male with body facing front and head turned left. Subject has short medium-colored hair parted on left and greying at sides... More
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
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships
Black and white photograph of 2 stripped whaling ships docked beside each other, one at left more prominent, the other at right obscured by brick try works(?) oven on pier in foreground; small boat containing t... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Old whaler, Massachusetts
Black and white photograph of whaling ship docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts and possibly being repaired or stripped. Pier at left; David Duff & Sons Coal Company building in background at right. Courtesy of... More
Oak staircase at Sulgrave Manor
Black and white photo of oak staircase in Sulgrave Manor, Banbury, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Seven police officers - New Bedford library collection
Seven police officers in front of a building. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Workers on a street with large machine
Group of workers on the side of the street posing with a large machine behind them. To the left behind them are businessmen standing on the sidewalk. Store in background left is the '5 and 10 Cents Store." To t... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling, cutting in the bone
Black and white photograph of print or drawing of 2 whaling ships, one in center hauling up large piece of blubber from whale. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Cox Garage, New Bedford - Public domain portrait print
Group of men in garage, car seen at left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Frank Lewis and others on ship deck
Black and white photograph of 3 men on deck of whaling ship. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships docked at wharf
Black and white photograph of whaling ships docked at wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ship in center right of image with front facing camera; smaller single-masted boat in front at lower right; 2 more whal... More
Ambergris, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of lump of ambergris from a sperm whale caught by the bark Andrew Hicks (?). Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
E.T. Brightman Fresh and Salt Meats
The photograph shows four men standing outside of their food market. The name of the market is E.T. Brightman Fresh and Salt Meats. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Live cod stand - New Bedford library collection
Shows three men and one boy standing outside a small store in front of a harbor. Boy is holding a basket and a kitten. Snow on the ground. There is a ship and a couple of buildings in the background. There is a... More
Entrance to Library of Congress
Black and white photo of interior of Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Sunbeam hove down
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Sunbeam turned over on side for repair with numerous workmen surrounding it. Another vessel partially visible in foreground at far right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free ... More
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
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaler Platina in dry dock
Black and white photograph of whaling ship Platina in dry dock. 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
Joseph G. Tirrell - Capt. George Howland and Thomas Nye
Black and white photograph of ship owners Capt. George Howland and Thomas Nye. Image includes an unknown third person. Looking aft on a whaling ship, name unknown. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
The waterfront above the bridge in 1850
Richmond's wharf as seen from Fish Island, New Bedford. Howland and Rodman wharves also visible. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Ships docked in New Bedford
Black and white photograph of various vessels docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Row of 3 ships at left with pier to right, with metal clad Navy vessel in front, no. "58" on side; group of people standing in... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Deck of whaling bark
Black and white photograph of deck of a whaling bark in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Deck is filled with hardware, ropes, timbers and other equipment. Buildings along wharf visible behind masts. Courtesy of New ... More
To the Mayor, Recorder and Alderman,City of Dartmouth, England
Black and white photo of 1864 commemorative document from the mayor and alderman of New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the mayor, recorder and alderman Dartmouth, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships at wharf
Black and white photograph of outfitted whaling bark docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a stripped whaling ship docked at left and partially visible. 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
Four men, New Bedford Massachusetts
Print shows four men standing in front of a building. The capitals on the building have an iconic carving. The men are dressed in black. 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
Large group photograph - New Bedford library collection
Sepia tone photograph of a very large group of men, women, and children in front of a two-story, center-chimney house with a wing on the right, also with a chimney. There are five windows across the top of the ... More
New Bedford Fire Department Engine No. 8
Group of supporters for Mayor Charles S. Ashley in front of the brick building of the New Bedford Fire Department Engine No. 8 at Acushnet Avenue and Davis Street. Mayor Ashley is sitting in the carriage in the... More
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
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling Ship Josephus
Black and white photograph of the whaling ship Josephus docked in New Bedford harbor. Center bottom of image are yards continue timbers, possible whale product, and other materials. Large wooden casks are found... More
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
Boy Scouts, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of 4 Boy Scouts tying knots; caption at lower left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Nativity scene, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of group of teenage girls enacting a Christmas nativity scene on a school stage; stage is surrounded by greenery; upright piano partially visible at left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Abraham Lincoln, New Bedford Massachusetts
Sepia tinted 20th century copy photo after original Matthew Brady portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln shown 1/2 length, facing camera, without beard, slight 3/4 position to right. Embossed with copyright symbo... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Ships docked at wharf
Black and white photograph of wharf in New Bedford harbor. Numerous whaling ships docked on either side of barrel-covered pier that extends from bottom right of image; very large 3-masted ship moored at foot of... 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
Japanese women, New Bedford Massachusetts
Hand colored black and white photo of 3 Japanese women in kimonos seated on cushions on floor of interior of Asian dwelling. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
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
Seamen's Bethel The Whaleman's Chapel
Shows a sign. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
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
Whaling ship Progress - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo whaling ships docked in New Bedford harbor, Massachusetts. Ship featured most prominently in composition is the Progress. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Stonemasons working on wall - Public domain portrait print
Print shows four men in overalls building a stonewall abutting sidewalk. There is a fifth man in a vest in the background at left. Groups of barrels in foreground at right and in background. Courtesy of New Bed... More
Blacksmiths, portrait, New Bedford Massachusetts
Group of 9 men posing outside small wood frame structure, man with moustache and eyeglasses in center holding small mallet and iron rod on anvil; 2 other men holding mallets. 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
Red Men's Parade - New Bedford library collection
Shows a parade on a street with a crowd of men, women, and children. There appears to be a "George Washington" and an "Abraham Lincoln" on horseback. There is a police officer riding a bike and a soldier on hor... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Old whalers at foot of North Street
Black and white photograph of numerous whaling ships docked at North Street pier in New Bedford harbor. 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 - Barks Rousseau and Desdemona
Black and white photograph of whaling barks Rousseau and Desdemona docked in New Bedford harbor and in process of being outfitted. Other small craft docked around the ships; other whalers in background at left.... More
John Albion Andrew, Governor of Massachusetts
Black and white portrait photograph of John Albion Andrew, 1818-1867, Governor of Massachusetts, 1861-1866. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Josephine hove down
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Josephine being repaired in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ship is leaning over on side with workmen at left and center making repairs. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
GAR Reunion, New Bedford - Public domain portrait print
Group of men in uniform, under a large tent. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Group outside house - New Bedford library collection
Black and white image of group of people some sitting on porch, two men with bicycles, outside of a house. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
James A. Garfield - cartes de visite
Black and white studio portrait of James A. Garfield. Subject is a Caucasian male with body and head facing left. Subject is bald on the top of his head with greying hair circling the sides and back of his head... More
A New Bedford bakery - Public domain portrait print
Print shows a man standing behind his counter of pastries. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - The Eliza Adams rotting at wharf, 1897
Black and white photograph of whaling ship Eliza Adams, rotting at wharf dock. New Bedford sign seen behind ship. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Old Quaker woman - New Bedford library collection
Black and white daguerreotype portrait of a woman. Subject is a Caucasian female with body and head facing full front. Subject has dark-colored hair covered by a white bonnet with full/lacey sides and tied unde... More
New Bedford school children - Public domain portrait print
Print shows around fifty students in front of what appears to be their school building. Girls are in dresses and boys are in suits and ties. They are lined up on a staircase. Some of the kids have their hands o... More
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
Frank Lewis with baleen bundles
Elderly man (Frank Lewis) with white beard, suspenders and straw hat standing to right in front of bundles of whale baleen. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Woman with arms folded - Daguerreotype, Public domain
Black and white daguerreotype portrait of a woman. Subject is a Caucasian female with body and head facing full front. Subject has dark-colored hair parted in the middle and pulled back, covering her ears and o... More
Young woman, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white ambrotype studio portrait of a young woman. Subject is a teenaged Caucasian female with body facing left and head turned slightly front. Subject has dark-colored hair parted in the middle, pulle... More