Historical Beach Scenes

Vintage photographs capturing beach life from the 19th and early 20th century, featuring people, sandy shores, and iconic beach locales.

Burro alley, a common scene on this corner Santa Fe and vicinity. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Mexico, Santa Fe (N.M.)

Suspension bridge, Grand Canyon, Col. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Colorado, Canyons , Colorado

Beach view, Coney Island. American H scenery, stereoscopic 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.)

A Jolly Crowd, Atlantic City, N.J. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1901. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Jersey, Atlantic City (N.J.), Beaches, Boardwalks, Sunbathing

Markt Op of Place du Molard Te Geneva; Market of the old town of Geneve. Swiss...

View from the Lake of Thun, with a man in a rowing boat in the foreground; La Ville de Thun Prise du Lac. Suisse ...

The Atlantic Telegraph Jubilee, New York. View of the Procession in its progress up the Broadway. 1858. 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.), Parades & processions, Spectators, Atlantic Telegraph Co.

Refugees' Camp at ball grounds in Golden Gate Park. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1906. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California, San Francisco (Calif.), Earthquakes , California, San Francisco Earthquake, Calif., 1906, Golden Gate Park (San Francisco, Calif.), Tents, Disaster relief

Atlantic City, Among the Bathers. American and Foreign Views. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1895. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Jersey, Atlantic City (N.J.), Atlantic Ocean, Bathing suits, Wading

Two people with baskets on the road, with Bad Suderode and the Stubenberg in the background, Hermann Selle, 1868 - 1890 stereograph Bad Suderodepublisher: Berlin cardboard. paper albumen print prospect of village, silhouette of village. carrying something in basket, bag, rucksack, etc. Bad Suderode

Nez Perce Indians, Montana. Views in Utah, Idaho and Montana, 1871. 1871. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Expeditions & surveys , United States, Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.), Indians of North America , Dwellings

Beach at the Cliff House, San Francisco. Descriptive views of the American Continent. 1885. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California, San Francisco (Calif.), Beaches, Cliff House (San Francisco, Calif.), Ocean Beach (San Francisco, Calif.)

After the regatta. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Hampshire, Rivers , New Hampshire, Team rowing

Leuvarden. View of a kermesse ..

eekly Surf Meeting. Views 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, Pavilions, Crowds, Audiences

Busy Market Street of the City of the Golden Gate, San Francisco, California. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1901. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California, San Francisco (Calif.), Streets , California , San Francisco, Crowds, Cable railroads, McKinley, William, 1843-1901 , Public appearances

The Netherlands, street scene with market stall ..

Castle Garden, the Aquarium and Liberty Statue from Washington Building, New York City. No.5285. 1902. 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, Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)

Starting at sunrise for a long day's chase with the dogs. Loaded for bear, cat or lion, Colorado, U.S.A. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1903. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Colorado, Dogs, Horseback riding

John Smith trading with the Indians. Group of the Smithonian Exhibit, Jamestown Exposition. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Virginia, Jamestown (Va.)

Bathing in the Hoogli river at Calcutta, India , Bathing, Rivers, City & town life, Ghats

New England excursionists at Bellevue Observatory, St. Albans, Vt. , Sightseers, Scenic overlooks

Fan seller on the Gala Bridge in Istanbul, Anonymous, H.C. White Co., 1901 stereograph Galatabrugpublisher: New York (city) (possibly) cardboard. baryta paper gelatin silver print pontoon bridge Galatabrug

Dutch department at the World Exhibition of 1873, Anonymous, Wiener Photographen-Association, 1873 stereograph Vienna cardboard. paper albumen print world fair, world exhibition. collection, exhibition, show Vienna

Foule, Place de la Concorde, Paris (VIIIth arr.) "Photo Club de Paris. ARISTOTYPE. Paris, Musée Carnavalet. 100471-12 PLACE DE LA CONCORDE

Cimarron, Cañon, New Mexico , Canyons, Cliffs, Carriages & coaches, Dirt roads

Ocean Pier, Long Branch, N.J. Sterescopic 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.), Piers & wharves, Spectators, Canopies

Broadway on a rainy day. Anthony's instantaneous views. No. 5093. 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.), Streets , New York (State) , New York, Broadway (New York, N.Y.), Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)

Scene on the Niagara. Boats docked at town. 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.), Tourist trade, Steamboats, Sailing ships, Waterfronts

A brush camp. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Minnesota, Camping

In Central Park, New York. American and foreign views, New educational 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.)

Sedgewick Alberta Canada, early 1900-1920s postcard. unknown photographer

View of Lake Geneva with rowing boats at Vevey; Vevey (Lac de Geneve). .

The glory of Niagara Falls, U.S.A. , Waterfalls, Suspension bridges

In the tunnel, New Almaden. Pacific Coast views. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1875. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California, Santa Clara County (Calif.), Miners, mining , California, Mercury

Steenbakkersgracht.Gospice along the Steenbakkersgracht in Paramaribo where a large group of people has collected.

A Klondike camp. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Alaska, Dogs, Gold miners

View of Shanklin beach on Isle of Wight.

Outdoor Life and Sport in Central Park, N.Y. 1870. 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.), Leisure, Sports, Lawns, Picnics

Valparaíso, Chile; Unknown, Attributed to Carleton Watkins (American, 1829 - 1916); Valparaiso, Chile; about 1852; Daguerreotype

Street in Ral City. Stereoscopic views of Hot Springs and surroundings. 44. 1880. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Arkansas, Hot Springs (Ark.), Tents, Clotheslines , Arkansas

Scheveningen. Photo 4 on Albumblad 31 from Album "Amsterdam 1890-1894".

Home. Gems of American scenery. 147. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Massachusetts, Ann, Cape (Mass.), Families, Houses

Columbian Spring. 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.)

Cartoon about the summer vacation, 1863, 1863 print Cartoon in which the employees of De Nederlandsche Spectator go on summer holidays. Plaat appeared at the Weekblad De Nederlandsche Spectator, no. 29, 18 July 1863. print maker: Netherlandsprinter: Netherlandspublisher: Arnhempublisher: The Hague paper the family travelling, on holiday. summer ~ human activities (the four seasons of the year)

Calverley crossing Niagara Gorge, Niagara, U.S.A. Crossing the gorge on a tightrope. 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.), Tourism , New York (State) , Niagara Falls (N.Y.)

The Embarcadero, Tahoe City, Lake Tahoe. Watkins' New series. 1875. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California, Tahoe, Lake (Calif. and Nev.), Steamboats, Piers & wharves, Tahoe City (Calif.)

Dos Cargas," two loads. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Mexico, Santa Fe (N.M.)

Maneges, Festival of Invalides Rides, inhabitants of the invalids, in 1898. Photography of Eugène Atget (1857-1927).

Madrid, 1910 (CA.). The San Isidro Prairie at the beginning of the 20th century.

The Spouting Spring, Saratoga. 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.), Springs

The Mall. New series, 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.), Parks , New York (State) , New York, Central Park (New York, N.Y.), Manhattan (New York, N.Y.), Trails & paths , New York (State) , New York

The American Fall and Terrapin Tower. 1850 - 1930. 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.)

Images in the garden of the Achilleion on Corfu. Part of travel album with pictures of sights in Greece and Egypt.

Newspaper stand, Albany, N.Y.. Julius M. Wendt (American, active 1900s - 1910s)

Niagara Falls and Terrapin Tower. 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.), Tourism , New York (State) , Niagara Falls (N.Y.)

Albumin stereo photograph depicting a marketplace in Paris, produced around 1865.

Beach scene, Riis Park, Belle Harbor, Neponsit, L.I. | Library of Congress

Union Stock Yards stockyards, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1896. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Illinois, Chicago (Ill.), Stockyards , Illinois , Chicago

Man and a woman on a mountain path through the Alps. Part of a French amateur photographer photo album with sights in France, Switzerland and Italy.

Royal Gorge, Grand Canyon of the Arkansas, Col., U.S.A. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Colorado, Canyons , Colorado

Boats on the quay of a water in Bangkok, G.R. Lambert & Co., c. 1870 - c. 1900 photograph Part of album with 50 photos of a trip through Southeast Asia. Bangkok paper. photographic support albumen print river bank Bangkok

Brookbend Inn. 1959. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

New York Harbor, from the suspension bridge. 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.)

Fountain, Fort William Henry Hotel, Lake George, 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), George, Lake (N.Y. : Lake), Lakes & ponds , New York (State), Fountains, Resorts, Swans

Trichinopoly, India - its citadel and famous rock , Forts & fortifications, Rock formations, City & town life

Snowy avenue with passers-by and lantern plug, possible in the Amsterdam Vondelpark ..

View of Bingen, Germany, Ferrier Père fils et Soulier (Attributed to), 1850 - 1890 Binge glass slide city-view in general; 'veduta'. river Rhine. Bings

Dixon crossing Niagara below the Great Cantilever Bridge, U. S. A.. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1895. 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

Two hours sport at Kineo. Moosehead Lake and Vicinity. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Maine, Moosehead Lake (Me.)

On the aqueduct, Guadalupe, Mexico , Aqueducts, Mountains

Steeplechase Camp, Tent Colony, Rockaway Beach, Long Island, New York Date: C. 1910

Bicycles in the Czech Republic, Restaurants in Děčín District, Horses of the Czech Republic, Multiview postcards, 1906 postcards, Císařský, Kaiserswalde, 1906, Gruß vom Fliegelberg

Mt. Shasta, California. 1870 - 1920. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California, Mount Shasta (Calif.), Siskiyou County (Calif.)

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