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Stereoscopic views of Atlanta, Georgia and vicinity

Title
Stereoscopic views of Atlanta, Georgia and vicinity [graphic].
Publication
1870?-1900?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909.
  • Palmer, J. A., photographer.
  • Schaub, J. L.
  • E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), publishers.
  • M. M. & W. H. Gardner (Firm), photographers.
  • Griffith & Griffith (Firm), distributor.
  • H. L. Roberts & Co., publishers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 12 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90 x 178 mm.
  • 16 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views in Atlanta, Georgia: general and street views showing churches, businesses, homes, street car tracks; Oakland cemetery, including views of the confederate monument; a bridge on Broad Street built by Wrought Iron Bridge Co. of Canton, Ohio; Kimball House and the railroad depot; Union depot showing a locomotive leaving the station, and an interior view of the platforms; the customs house; the Governor's mansion; the residence of John H. James; 3 views from an Exposition, probably the Cotton States and International Exposition, including a view of nannies and their charges at the nursery (the nannies are primarily African American, the children white), pigs being barbequed over long pits, a view caption "the coming woman" showing 2 women dressed in bloomers and bowler hats, one holding a cane; a view of African American shoe shine boys posing along the streetcar tracks; a view of African American workers in a cotton field near Atlanta.
Alternative Title
  • American views. Popular views.
  • Southern views. Popular Inland series. 2 series. The Gate of City of the South.
  • Views in Georgia.
  • Views in Atlanta, Ga., 368-371.
  • views in Atlanta, Ga., 9933, 9935, 9939, 9943.
Subject
  • Wrought Iron Bridge Company
  • Cotton States Exposition (1895 : Atlanta, Ga.)
  • African Americans
  • Streets > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Churches > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Dwellings > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Cemeteries > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Railroad stations > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Railroad locomotives > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Bridges > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Ironwork > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Customs houses > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Official residences > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Hotels & taverns > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Exhibitions > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Nurseries > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Barbecues > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Women > Cclothing & dDress
  • Harvesting > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Cotton plantations > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Shoe shining > Georgia > Atlanta
  • Agricultural laborers
  • United States > History > Monuments. > Civil War, 1861-1865
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by B. W. Kilburn, J. A. Palmer and other photographers and publishers.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F147
OCLC
NYPG90-F147
Title
Stereoscopic views of Atlanta, Georgia and vicinity [graphic].
Imprint
1870?-1900?
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
Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909. Photographer
Palmer, J. A., photographer.
Schaub, J. L. Photographer
E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), publishers.
M. M. & W. H. Gardner (Firm), photographers.
Griffith & Griffith (Firm), distributor.
H. L. Roberts & Co., publishers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American views. Popular views.
Southern views. Popular Inland series. 2 series. The Gate of City of the South.
Views in Georgia.
Views in Atlanta, Ga., 368-371.
views in Atlanta, Ga., 9933, 9935, 9939, 9943.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F147
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