Historic Beach and Park Scenes

A collection of vintage photographs depicting beach scenes, park gatherings, and public receptions from the 19th century, showcasing bustling crowds, leisure activities, and natural landscapes.

Plank walk from PB? , Boardwalks

Reception of the Japanese Embassy at the Battery. American Scenery. New York City. Dog on platform in backyard. On back. 1859 - 1899. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), New York (N.Y.), Manhattan (New York, N.Y.), Battery Park (New York, N.Y.), Spectators, Receptions, Camden and Amboy Railroad and Transportation Company

Beach seventy in Scheveningen ..

Paseo Bucareli. Julio Michaud (French, active Mexico City, Mexico 1860s - 1870s)

Lake George. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), George, Lake (N.Y. : Lake), Lakes & ponds , New York (State)

Beach scene with bathers and viewers. Long Branch and Vicinity. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1875. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Jersey, Long Branch (N.J.), Tourism , New Jersey , Long Branch (N.J.), Beaches, Piers & wharves, Leisure, Wading

Plank walk from PB? , Boardwalks

Boomer's Landing. 'The Rowing Party.' 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Hudson River (N.Y. and N.J.), Palisades (N.J. and N.Y.), Cliffs , New Jersey, Cliffs , New York (State), Houses, Piers & wharves

Penn Square Lanc. Pa. Gills stereoscopic home views, 56 : I. O. O. F. parade. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Pennsylvania, Lancaster (Pa.), City & town life, Rain, Parades & processions, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Umbrellas

Florida Cracker, Jacksonville. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1875. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Florida, Jacksonville (Fla.), Mules, Carts & wagons, Grocery stores

Vue Instantanee de Paris. Foire au pain d'epices. Place du Trone.. E. Lamy (French, active 1860s - 1870s)

Group of tourists. Adirondack scenery. 1870. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Hotels , New York (State), Tourists

Spirit knob on Lake Minnetonka. Upton's Minnesota and northwestern views. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Minnesota, Minnetonka, Lake (Minn.), Tourism , Minnesota

Camp, beach, boats, and camper's out, Pearce's Island, Annisquam River. Anniquam River Scenery. No. 5 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Massachusetts, Ann, Cape (Mass.), Boats, Beaches

Summit of Mt. Washington. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Hampshire, Washington, Mount (N.H.)

A Visit to The "Central park" in the Summer of 1863. Instantaneous View of The Lake From the Terrace.. Thomas C. Roche (American, 1826/1827 - 1895)

On the quay of Saint-Cloud, Anonymous, c. 1865 - c. 1870 visit card. photograph Saint-Cloud paper. cardboard albumen print quay. harbour Saint-Cloud

Shipping. Belfast Bay Views. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Maine, Waldo County (Me.)

Palm gardens, the famous beer gardens of Frankfort, Germany , Gardens, Fountains, Beer gardens

Sharon Springs, N.Y. View of women on horse-drawn carts. Magnesia Temple in background. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1865. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Sharon Springs (N.Y.), Springs , New York (State) , Sharon Springs (N.Y.), Carriages & coaches, Women , Clothing & dress , United States , 1860-1869, Springhouses

View of a parade. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Massachusetts, Newburyport (Mass.)

On the land, Anonymous, 1930 - 1931 photograph Album magazine with four photos on the land, at a farm and hay wagon. Part of photo album 'Student album Indologists'. Netherlands photographic support. cardboard gelatin silver print student life. open-air recreation. harvest Netherlands

Man, wife and children at (possibly) an armed border guard in Menton, c. 1880 - c. 1910 photograph Part of travel album with sights in England, Switzerland, France and Germany. France paper. photographic support control, investigation ~ customs France

Hollywood," Long Branch. Highlands, New Jersey. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1880. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Jersey, Long Branch (N.J.), Tourism , New Jersey , Long Branch (N.J.), Carts & wagons, Piers & wharves, Trails & paths, Hoey, John, 1824 or 5-1892

View of Brighton's beach with bathers, bathing carrots, quay and buildings, c. 1880 - c. 1910 photograph Part of travel album with sights in England, Switzerland, France and Germany. Brighton paper. photographic support albumen print beach Brighton

Central Park, N.Y. Standard series. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), New York (N.Y.), Parks , New York (State) , New York, Central Park (New York, N.Y.), Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)

Description: Uguanttah Main Street. africa

Ocean Pier, Long Branch, N.J. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1885. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Jersey, Long Branch (N.J.), Tourism , New Jersey , Long Branch (N.J.), Piers & wharves, Spectators, Canopies

Group in Central Park. American views, New York City. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), New York (N.Y.), Parks , New York (State) , New York, Central Park (New York, N.Y.), Manhattan (New York, N.Y.), Trails & paths , New York (State) , New York

List 'tis music stealing, Columbian Exposition. Stereoscopic views of the World's Columbian Exposition. 8086. 1893. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Illinois, Chicago (Ill.), Exhibitions , Illinois , Chicago, World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)

Camp in Estes Park. 1885. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Colorado, Camping, Estes Park (Colo.)

Tourists near the natural springs. Southern Scenery Illustrated. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Florida, Springs, Bathhouses, Leisure, Green Cove Springs (Fla.)

Instantaneous view of the Lake, from the Terrace. 1863 - 1865. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), New York (N.Y.), Parks , New York (State) , New York, Central Park (New York, N.Y.), Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)

Niagara. View from the ferry looking down the river. 1859 - 1875. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.), Tourism , New York (State) , Niagara Falls (N.Y.)

New York City and vicinity. American scenery. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), New York (N.Y.), Broadway (New York, N.Y.)

O. Bluffs landing. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Massachusetts, Martha's Vineyard (Mass.)

Upper Nyack, N.Y. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Nyack (N.Y.), Waterfronts, Dry docks

Tourists enjoying the natural springs, Green Cove Springs, Fla. Green Cove Spring, Fla. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1875. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Florida, Resorts, Springs, Leisure, Spanish moss, Green Cove Springs (Fla.)

Busy scenes on the Wharf, Cape Town, South Africa..

Wesley Lake. Scenes at Ocean Grove and Asbury Park, N.J. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1875. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Jersey, Asbury Park (N.J.), Ocean Grove (N.J.), Tourism , New Jersey, Boats, Lakes & ponds, Leisure

The Race at Monmouth Park, Long Branch, N.J. Stereoscopic Treasures still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1885. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Jersey, Long Branch (N.J.), Tourism , New Jersey , Long Branch (N.J.), Carriages & coaches, Spectators, Grandstands, Racetracks (Horse racing)

Boat on a lake in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, Anonymous, c. 1850 - c. 1880 stereograph Bois de Boulogne photographic support. cardboard albumen print public gardens, park. lake. rowing-boat, canoe, etc. Bois de Boulogne

Market in the port of Riga; Russland: Market Am Hafen in Riga ..

Watkins and Seneca Lake. On the line of the Erie Railway. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Tourism , New York (State), Watkins Glen (N.Y.)

Old basin. New Orleans scenery. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Louisiana, New Orleans (La.)

Animated scene. The shore crowded with spectators, and the water crowded with boats and sailing vessels, July 4th, 1860. Anthony's Instantaneous Views. No. 444. Fourth of July in and about New York. 1860. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), New York (N.Y.), Fourth of July celebrations, New York Harbor (N.Y. and N.J.), Regattas , New York (State) , New York

In the Heart of Chinatown, San Francisco, U.S.A...

View on Oak Bluffs. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Massachusetts, Martha's Vineyard (Mass.)

A General View of the Mandeville Market, one of the Chief Country Markets of Jamaica. The 'Perfec-Stereograph', 7667.. Photographs. 1904. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division. Jamaica, Markets, Blacks, Mandeville (Jamaica)

Sur le bateau (débarcadère) , Boats, Exhibition buildings, Exposition universelle 1900 : Paris, France, Alexandre Benois Collection

Description: Dinner Island, China straits, looking towards Heath Island.-J.W. Lindt, Mlb. Location: Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea papuanewguinea, australasia, australasiathroughalens

Visitors at the Flume, 1871. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Hampshire, Canyons, Franconia Notch State Park (N.H.)

Street scene at Oribay. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Arizona, Indians of North America , Arizona, Indians of North America , Dwellings, Pueblos , Arizona, Oraibi (Ariz.)

Hyde Park London , Parks

A Merry party of pleasure explorers at the last boat landing up the Tomoka River. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1905. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Florida, Tomoka River (Fla.), Tourists, Excursion boats

Laughing waters of the cascades and fountains with Ferris Wheel at the west. no. 4. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1904. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Missouri, Exhibitions , Missouri , Saint Louis (Mo.), Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.), Fountains, Gondolas

Visitors at the Flume, 1875. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Hampshire, Canyons, Franconia Notch State Park (N.H.)

Basse Pointe, on the northeastern base of Mont Pelée, Martinique , Volcanic eruptions, Disasters, Streets, Scenic overlooks, Pelée, Mount Martinique, Eruption, 1902

View of Brighton Beach with bathers, bath keys, quay and buildings. Part of travel album with sights in England, Switzerland, France and Germany.

Description: On the road to Coomassie - Konyako. Konycako Location: Coomassie africa

Broadway and City Hall Park, from corner of Fulton Street. American and foreign stereoscopic views. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), New York (N.Y.), Broadway (New York, N.Y.)

View of Asbury Park. People in boat. Scenes at Ocean Grove and Asbury Park, N.J. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1875. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Jersey, Asbury Park (N.J.), Ocean Grove (N.J.), Tourism , New Jersey, Lakes & ponds, Leisure, Rowboats, Summer houses

Postcard from album 'as a reminder of Suriname'. Collection of 68 postcards from Suriname brought together in an album as a reminder of a stay in Suriname in September 1911.

Postcard from album 'as a reminder of Suriname'. Collection of 68 postcards from Suriname brought together in an album as a reminder of a stay in Suriname in September 1911.

On the beach, Anonymous, c. 1935 - c. 1936 photograph Album magazine with six photos from an outing to the beach through a group of women, some pictures of a boy on the coast and a photo of the Chinese wall. Part of a family album of a Chinese-Indian family in Weltevreden, ca. 1935. Indonesia photographic support. cardboard gelatin silver print outing, pleasure trip. beach (as place of recreation) China. Indonesia. Chinese wall

Indian Encampment. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Saratoga Springs (N.Y.), Indians of North America, Markets

Bound for the Klondike Gold Fields, Chilkoot Pass, Alaska.. B. L. Singley (American, 1864 - 1938)

Piazza at Paul Smith's, Adirondacks. 1885. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Porches, Hotels , New York (State), Paul Smiths (N.Y.)

Atlantic City's Crowded Beach, New Jersey, U. S. A. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1896. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Jersey, Atlantic City (N.J.), Beaches, Crowds, Sunbathing

View of the market at Covent Garden; COVENT GARDEN MARKET, NORTH SIDE ...

Ibarra, the Capital of Imbabura, the most northerly Province of Ecuador. "El Ecuador" (The Equator.). Camillus Farrand (American, 1820 or 1821 - 1879)

Coach on beach, and houses in the distance. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Rhode Island, Newport (R.I.), Beaches, Carriages & coaches

Wesley Lake. Scenes at Ocean Grove and Asbury Park. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1875. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Jersey, Asbury Park (N.J.), Ocean Grove (N.J.), Tourism , New Jersey, Boats, Lakes & ponds, Leisure

Fun for the boys, Glenwood Springs, Col., U.S.A. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Colorado, Springs, Garfield County (Colo.)

Sightseers at Bethesda Fountain. Central Park, 1915. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1915. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Florida, Central Park (New York, N.Y.), Bethesda Fountain (New York, N.Y.)

Album magazine with seven photos, Andries Augustus Boom, 1900 - 1903 photograph Album magazine with seven photos in Spain, including in Valencia and Porta Coeli, 1900 and 1903. Part of the photo album of the Boom-Gonggrijp family in Suriname and Curaçao. Spain paper. photographic support Spain. Valencia

Sunday morning at the Long Beach, California, U.S.A. no. 756. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1906. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California, Beaches , California , Long Beach

Chinese Fishing Camp, Pacific Coast, Cal. Descriptive views of the American continent, no. 1062 1870 - 1890. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California, Chinese, Fishermen, Fishing & hunting gear

Bathing scene. (West Brighton Beach, Coney Island) Stereoscopic studies, seaside views. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1865 - 1919. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), New York (N.Y.), Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)

Sea View House, Martha's Vineyard , Hotels, Piers & wharves, Resorts

The Plank Walk crowded with people and horse and carriages on other side Oak Bluffs, Mass.. S.F. Adams (American, 1844 - 1876)

Men next to a lock (presumably) in France ..

Crowd leaving the ground after the Regatta, July 4th, 1859. Anthony's instantaneous views. No. 124. 1859. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), New York (N.Y.), Fourth of July celebrations, New York Harbor (N.Y. and N.J.), Regattas , New York (State) , New York

Description: Little Maungo Waterhole Wakambo Porters watering mile 80 Location: Maungo Description: Mbolo Hill from top of van in Ndi Station Location: Mbolo Description: View of Line at Mile 87 ugandarailway, africa

Champs-Elys�es, The favorite Drive of Paris, France. The walk of the Champs-Elys�es, 8th arrondissement, Paris The walk of the Champs-Elys�es, Paris (VIIIth ARR.). Photograph of Underwood & Underwood. Draw on albuminum paper. 1894.

Front Piazza of Grand Hotel, 4 P.M. with Gilmore's Boston Band, Saratoga, N.Y. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Health resorts , New York (State) , Saratoga Springs (N.Y.), Saratoga Springs (N.Y.), Porches, Hotels, Bands, Concerts, Gilmore's Band

Lawrence & Haverhill excursion, Fabyan House plaza , Hotels

Albumin photograph showing the Fête Foraine at Place Saint Pierre in Montmartre, Paris, including amusement rides, booths, crowds, and surrounding urban buildings in stereo format around 1865.

London Illuminations at the Prince of Wales' Marriage..

The Jamaican Market Women, en route in early morning to Kingston Markets. The 'Perfec-Stereograph', 7616.. Photographs. 1904. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division. Jamaica, Dirt roads, Women, Black

Looking ..., Watkins Glen. On the line of the Erie Railway. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Tourism , New York (State), Watkins Glen (N.Y.)

The Narrows. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley Railroad Company

Description: Photographs of Zomba and Malani from 1877. africa

Grand Stand at Intercollegiata Regatta, Saratoga Lake, 1874. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Saratoga Springs (N.Y.)

View of tourists in the steamer, Oklawaha River, Fla. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1880. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Florida, Oklawaha River (Fla.), Steamboats, Sightseers, Clothing & dress , United States , 1880-1889

Mrs. Stone's Tent. Scenes at Ocean Grove and Asbury Park. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1875. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Jersey, Asbury Park (N.J.), Ocean Grove (N.J.), Tourism , New Jersey, Families, Tents, Clothing & dress , United States , 1870-1879

The music of the waters, Columbian Exposition. Stereoscopic views of the World's Columbian Exposition. 8113. 1893. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Illinois, Chicago (Ill.), Exhibitions , Illinois , Chicago, World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)

A Quiet Evening, Sleepy Hollow. Scene of Washington Irving's 'Headless Man.' 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Hudson River (N.Y. and N.J.), Children, Boats, Sleepy Hollow (N.Y.)

Santa Barbara, California Beach - Dress Parade/Holiday party down the Beach, Carpinteria Valley in background. W.N. Tuttle (American, active 1880s)

Description: Mile 348. Bank between Limoro and Douraki. Location: Limoro, Douraki Description: Mile 349. Between Limoro and Douraki. Location: Limoro, Douraki ugandarailway, africa

Ice arch and shadow face, Prospect Park, 1875. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1875. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Rivers , New York (State), Waterfalls , New York (State), Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.), Rivers , Ontario, Waterfalls , Ontario

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