Research Catalog

Stereoscopic views of Portland, Maine

Title
Stereoscopic views of Portland, Maine [graphic].
Publication
1865?-1883?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Anderson, A. W., active 1870-1902.
  • Bonney, A. D., active 1870-1879.
  • Durgan, J. O. (James O.)
  • King, M. F.
  • E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), publishers.
  • Dupee & Co., photographers.
  • Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
  • J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 45 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x176mm. or smaller.
  • 31 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
  • 10 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views of Portland, Maine: includes general, street (one winter view) and harbor views; views of homes, churches, parks, hotels, hospitals, the city hall, the custom house, fire station, the Portland lighthouse and observatory; factories including a view of women seated at a long table sewing; group portraits of the Bosworth Post of the G.A.R., and of the sixth annual reunion of the 5th Maine Regimental Association; a view of an unidentified interior decorated with streamers, flags, etc. Trolley lines visible in some views. Studio portrait of an unidentified family. A view of a young woman sitting among some trees. Some views duplicated.
Alternative Title
  • Portland Cathedral, Portland, Me.
  • Views of Portland, Me., & Vicinity.
  • Portland and Vicinity.
  • American Views. Peoples' Series.
  • Portland, Me.
  • The "Best" Series. Portland & Vicinity.
  • American Stereoscopic Views. Portland, Maine.
Subject
  • Grand Army of the Republic
  • Churches
  • Dwellings
  • Hospitals
  • Hotels & taverns
  • Government buildings
  • Anniversaries
  • Fire Stations
  • Celebrations
  • Parks
  • Harbors
  • Ships
  • Steamboats
  • Customs houses
  • City & Town Halls
  • Festive Decorations
  • Street Railroads
  • Lighthouses
  • Fountains
  • Portland (Me.)
  • Casco Bay (Me.)
  • Maine
Genre/Form
  • Cityscapes.
  • Portraits.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by A. W. Anderson, A. D. Bonney, James O. Durgan and other photographers and publishers.
  • Street view of Middle St. includes photographic dealer's building.
  • Group portrait of 5th Maine Reg't Association has camera partially visible at the right.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F234
OCLC
NYPG89-F234
Title
Stereoscopic views of Portland, Maine [graphic].
Imprint
1865?-1883?
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Local Subject
Photographica.
Added Author
Anderson, A. W., active 1870-1902. Photographer
Bonney, A. D., active 1870-1879. Photographer
Durgan, J. O. (James O.) Photographer
King, M. F. Photographer
E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), publishers.
Dupee & Co., photographers.
Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
Portland Cathedral, Portland, Me.
Views of Portland, Me., & Vicinity.
Portland and Vicinity.
American Views. Peoples' Series.
Portland, Me.
The "Best" Series. Portland & Vicinity.
American Stereoscopic Views. Portland, Maine.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F234
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