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Historic Ports and Harbors

Black and white stereographs illustrating scenes of old harbors, showcasing ships, docks, and waterfront activities in historic settings.

wharf with ships in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Pieter Oosterhuis, Andries Jager, 1859.

View from T Wharf, Boston, Mass 1855-1875 New Hampshire. Albumen print, stereo . Kilburn Brothers

Swan boats, Public Garden , Parks, Lakes & ponds, Boats

Ships in the port of Málaga; Le Port A Malaga ..

Butler's dredge-boat, sunk by a Confederate shell on Thanksgiving Day, 1864. Unknown maker, American

Boat on the beach at Llandudno; Llandudno Baths and Landing Pier ..

Steamer Pacific, L.S.T. Line.. Brainard F. Childs (American, 1841/1842 - 1921)

The Steamer MARY POWELL, approaching Cornwall Landing. 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.)

Albumin stereoscopic photograph by Jean Andrieu showing the arsenal and port of Brest, Finistère, capturing ships, docks, buildings, and surrounding water features around 1865.

General view of the wrecked battleship Maine , Warships, War damage, Spanish-American War, 1898

Ohio river steamers, Wheeling, West Virginia. American scenery, tourist series. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Ohio

Boating and fishing on Lake George. Gems. 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)

Broadway Wharf and River Steamers. San Francisco, 301. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California, San Francisco (Calif.), Steamboats, Piers & wharves

Stereo albumin photograph showing a small steamship on a waterway, taken around 1865.

Ft. McHenry, Baltimore, Inspiration Scene of the Star Spangled Banner. Picturesque views of all counties. 1875. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Maryland, Baltimore (Md.), Ships, Fort McHenry (Baltimore, Md.), Harbors

Railroad wreck on Tariffville bridge, January 15, 1878. Railroad wreck on Tariffville bridge. 1878. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Connecticut, Hartford County (Conn.), Railroad accidents, Bridge failures, Tariffville (Conn.)

Duluth harbor. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Minnesota

Yachting at Leadville, Col. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Colorado, Leadville (Colo.)

Pigeon Cove harbor and breakwater. New series. American views. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Massachusetts, Ann, Cape (Mass.), Harbors, Dories (Boats), Breakwaters

Steamship Sacramento leaving Port. California, no. 309. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1865. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California, San Francisco (Calif.), Steamboats

The Stranded Collier.. George Washington Wilson (Scottish, 1823 - 1893)

New York & Brooklyn bridge, East River, New York. Popular series. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1867 - 1910. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), New York (N.Y.), Bridges , New York (State) , New York, Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.), East River (N.Y.), Bridge construction , New York (State) , New York

Transport ships, Port Tampa, Florida, U.S.A. , Piers & wharves, Ships

H.M.S. Goliath, Yokohama Harbor, Japan , Warships

Le train passant sur le Mont Cenis , Cities & towns, Railroads

Steamer Helena after the heavy rise April 5th. Elevator and depot in distance.. Stanley J. Morrow (American, 1843 - 1921)

Derailed train. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1871. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Maine, Bangor (Me.), Maine Central Railroad Company, Railroad accidents , Maine , Bangor

World's Columbian Exposition, Columbus' Caravel, "The Nina". George Barker; American, born Canada, 1844-1894. Date: 1887-1893. Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.5 cm (each image); 8.9 x 17.8 cm (card). Albumen silver print, stereo. Origin: United States. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

New York Bay and Governor's Island, from the Battery. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1870. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), New York (N.Y.), Harbors , New York (State) , New York, Manhattan (New York, N.Y.), New York Harbor (N.Y. and N.J.), Governors Island (New York County, N.Y.), Sailboats

Road next to a body of water , Bodies of water, Roads, Ships

Tallahassee. Steer and Cart. Florida. Unknown maker, American

View of a quay in Antwerp, Anonymous, 1861 - 1870 stereograph Antwerp cardboard. paper albumen print pier, quay, wharf. sailing-ship, sailing-boat Antwerp

Millerstown Rope Ferry.. William T. Purviance (American, active 1860s - 1870s)

Suspension between St. Anthony and Minneapolis. Minnesota views. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Minnesota, Minneapolis (Minn.)

Sailboats docked at shoreline. Unknown maker, American

Railroad and railroad cars , Railroads, Railroad facilities Edgar Sutton Dorr Photograph Collection

Central Park, in the Ramble. Rustic bridge near lake. 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.), Transportation facilities , New York (State) , New York

Chicago River, elevators, etc. including steamboats, tugboats, sailing vessels. Chicago and vicinity. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Illinois, Chicago (Ill.)

Transfer steamer Maryland, on the beach at Vineyard Haven. Driven ashore by the storm of Tuesday, April 4th , Mail steamers, Steamboats

View of the steamer Grand Republic,' Hudson River, Lona Island. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1891 - 1896. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State)

Steamer "Oquossoc." M'guntic Lake. Views of Rangeley Lakes and Sandy River Valley. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Maine

Catawissa Island. Rowboat on the Catawissa. A trip on the Catawissa. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Pennsylvania, Catawissa Creek (Pa.)

Voiture de Gala (Trianon); F. Grau, G.A.F. (French, active 1850s - 1860s); 1855 - 1865; Hand-colored Albumen silver print

Ships for the quay of Naples, Ernest Eléonor Pierre Lamy, 1861 - 1878 stereograph Naples cardboard. paper albumen print harbouring. ships (in general) - CC - more than one ship Naples

Arrival of a Train on 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.)

Street of Paris with people and horse carts on a bridge, Anonymous, 1850 - 1880 stereograph Paris cardboard. photographic support albumen print street. bridge in city across river, canal, etc.. two-wheeled, animal-drawn vehicle Paris

Arrival of a Train on 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.)

Chicago River from La Salle Street. American scenery. Chicago & vicinity. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Illinois, Chicago (Ill.)

Sectional view, U.D. Dry Dock. Brooklyn Navy Yard. 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.), Naval yards & naval stations , New York (State) , New York, Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.), Brooklyn Heights (New York, N.Y.)

Horse cart on a road in town, Girard, Pennsylvania. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Pennsylvania, Girard (Pa.)

Arcade & Circuit Ave. , Carriages & coaches, Streets

Men loading large iron wheels on platform; about 1865; Hand-colored Albumen silver print

A forest of shipping, at Esbjerg, Jutland, Denmark , Piers & wharves, Boats

View of the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam over the Open Havenfront; Le Port d'Amsterdam ..

Ships in the port of Le Tréport; Le Tréport; La France Maritime ..

Broadway Landing, Appomattox River, Virginia. View of docks and supply boats | Library of Congress

Railroad travelling across the plains. William Henry Jackson & Co.

Boston Harbor and schooner ,

The royal couple in a coach. The royal couple in an open carriage of the front.

Docked boats; about 1870; Albumen silver print

People in a ferry on the waterfront, in the background Women ..

Ships in the Channel near Cologne, Germany, William England, 1867 - 1868 stereograph Cologne cardboard. paper albumen print quay. ships (in general) - CC - more than one ship. canals, waters (in city) Cologne

P. R. R. car shops, Altoona, Pa. Views among the Alleghenies. Penna. Railroad. 136. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Railroad, Allegheny Mountains, Railroad shops & yards, Altoona (Pa.)

Parade, Newburyport, Mass.. Selwin C. Reed (American, active 1870s - 1890s)

Inward bound steamer, from Cliff House , Oceans, Rocks

Horse and carriage outside Six Nation Indian Store. 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), Waterfalls , New York (State), Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.)

Gelatin paper stereo photograph from 1895 by Underwood & Underwood showing the loading of the large Whaleback ship in Chicago, Illinois, capturing dockside and shipping activity.

Paddleboat "Martha's Vineyard". Unknown maker, American

Boat landing on the Housatonic. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Massachusetts

The cruiser 'Oquendo' - once the pride of Spain - destroyed by the American navy , Warships, War damage, Spanish-American War, 1898

Seventh annual parade, Hornellsville Fire Department. Broad Street. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Hornellsville (N.Y.)

Scene outside: Companion in rowing boat ..

The Freight Train, almost submerged in a drift.. Arthur L. McKay (American, active 1870s)

View of the W.F. Marshall wreck. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Massachusetts, Nantucket (Mass.), Beaches, Shipwrecks

Model of the Mayflower. Plymouth series. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Massachusetts, Plymouth (Mass.)

The Artist's Dream. Northern Central 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, Watkins Glen (N.Y.)

Interior view of a steamship. American scenery, New York City and vicinity. 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.)

Wabash Avenue. Chicago and vicinity. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Illinois, Chicago (Ill.), Streets , Illinois , Chicago

Ball, Black & Co., Watch Dep't, 1st Floor.. Sigismund Beer (American, born Austria, 1886 -)

View in Buffalo Harbor.. Francis Hendricks (American, 1834 - 1920)

Street Scene in La Rancheria, California.

Smash up , Railroad accidents, Railroads

U.S. Steamer Wateree - Double Ender.. Lawrence & Houseworth

Principal steamboat landing, from Gravier street, looking down the levee. Levee and river views, 102. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Louisiana, New Orleans (La.)

Circular Railway. Saratoga views. 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.), Miniature railroads

"Marion" Steamer with passengers, Oklawaha River, Fla. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1875. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Florida, Oklawaha River (Fla.), Steamboats, Passengers, Clothing & dress , United States , 1870-1879

Garoet (Stationsweg). .

Two people in a rowing boat at the Loch or Park in Aberdeenshire ..

On deck of the monitor Lehigh, James River, Va. | Library of Congress

On the car exhibition for the Kursaal in Ostende; Exposition d'Autos Devant Le Kursaal Ostende ..

Main Street, Cisco, 5911 feet elevation. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.), Central Pacific Railroad Company, Carts & wagons, Horse teams

Ships for anchor in the Oosterdok, Andries Jager (attributed to), 1860 - 1875 photograph. cabinet photograph Part of photo album with recordings of streets, squares and canals in Amsterdam. Amsterdam cardboard. paper. photographic support albumen print prospect of city, town panorama, silhouette of city. sailing-ship, sailing-boat. harbour (+ view ~ vehicle, ship, etc.) Amsterdam. Oosterdok

U.S. gunboat "47" | Library of Congress

Oclawaha River, Fla. Steamer Marion. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1880. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Florida, Oklawaha River (Fla.), Steamboats, Passengers, African American men

Esquimaux and their boats.. H.N. Robinson (American, active 1870s)

De tewaterlating van de `Marlborough' te Portsmouth, 31 juli 1855. Portsmouth launch of H.M.S. Marlborough, July 31st, 1855

Ascent of Prof. Low's Baloon sic from the corner of 6th Ave. and 59th St.. Edward and Henry T. Anthony & Co. (American, founded 1862, merged 1902)

Javanese boats in the Kalimas in Surabaya.; S 4 no 42. Surabaia. A piece of the calimaze ...

On the Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge. Standard series. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1867 - 1910. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), New York (N.Y.), Bridges , New York (State) , New York, Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.), East River (N.Y.), Bridge construction , New York (State) , New York

Trains loaded with pig iron, showing coke ovens on left and Monongahela River on right, Pittsburg, Pa., U.S.A. 1886 - 1915. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh (Pa.)

Horses and wagons as they appear on marketday, Carlisle, Pa. 1870 - 1879. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Pennsylvania, Carlisle (Pa.), Markets

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