Research Catalog

Title

Ruins of the great fire in Portland, Me., July 4, 1866 [graphic] / by John P. Soule.

Author

Soule, John P.

Publication

Boston, Mass. : 1866.

Details

Additional Authors

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

102 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 82x173mm.

Summary

Views of the ruins of the fire in Portland, Maine, July 4, 1866, taken July 12, 13, and 14: includes general and street views of the ruined area, and views of specific buildings including the customs house, city hall (including an interior), a sugar refinery, churches, the natural history building, homes, and tents set up near the burnt district. There are 30 images, most views are duplicated.

Alternative Title

Ruins of the Great Fire in Portland, Me., July 4, 1866. 467-494, 497, 497 1-2.

Subject

• Government buildings > Maine > Portland
• Churches > Maine > Portland
• Dwellings > Maine > Portland
• Fires > Maine > Portland
• Disasters
• Tents
• Sugar industry > Maine > Portland
• Streets
• Galleries & museums > Maine > Portland
• Portland (Me.)
• Maine

Genre/Form

• Cityscapes.
• Albumen photoprints.
• Photoprints.
• Stereographs.

Note

• Title from label printed on stereograph mount.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 89-F237

OCLC

NYPG89-F237

Author

Soule, John P., photographer.

Title

Ruins of the great fire in Portland, Me., July 4, 1866 [graphic] / by John P. Soule.

Imprint

Boston, Mass. : 1866.

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

Added Author

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added Title

Ruins of the Great Fire in Portland, Me., July 4, 1866. 467-494, 497, 497 1-2.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 89-F237