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Stereoscopic views of Lexington, Massachusetts

Title
Stereoscopic views of Lexington, Massachusetts [graphic] / by various photographers and publishers.
Publication
1859?-1901?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Barnum, Deloss.
  • Lewis, T. (Thomas R.), -1901.
  • G.J. Raymond & Co., publishers.
  • Keystone View Company, publishers.
  • J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 17 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90x179mm. or smaller.
  • 2 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
Summary
Views of Lexington, including the battleground at Lexington, and monument, church beyond; marble statue of John Hancock, pile of chairs, large tent in background; high school, site of Lord Percy's cannon; Old Monroe tavern, Percy's headquarters, decorated in flags and bunting; old house across from Lexington common, decorated with flags and bunting for centennial celebrations; home of Jonathan Harrington Jr., "who was shot on the battlefield and died on his own threshold," decorated for the centennial; other homes decorated for the centennial; Buckman tavern; stone marking the line of the minutemen, with quote from Captain Parker; Old Belfry from which Continental soldiers were warned of the advance of British troops.
Alternative Title
  • American historical series of stereoscopic pictures.
  • Centennial views, Lexington, Mass.
  • Centennial series, 1775-1875. 12.
  • Lexington, April 19, 1875. 5.
Subject
  • Centennial celebrations > Massachusetts > Lexington
  • Churches > Massachusetts > Lexington
  • Dwellings > Massachusetts > Lexington
  • Festive decorations > Massachusetts > Lexington
  • Flags > American
  • Historic buildings > Massachusetts > Lexington
  • Historic sites > Massachusetts > Lexington
  • Hotels & taverns > Massachusetts > Lexington
  • Military headquarters > Massachusetts > Lexington
  • Monuments & memorials > Massachusetts > Lexington
  • Parks > Massachusetts > Lexington
  • Towers > Massachusetts > Lexington
  • Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775
  • Monuments > Massachusetts > Lexington
  • United States > History > Monuments. > Revolution, 1775-1783
  • United States > History > Battlefields. > Revolution, 1775-1783
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by D. Barnum, Thomas Lewis. J. W. & J. S. Moulton, and other photographers and publishers.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F245
OCLC
NYPG90-F245
Title
Stereoscopic views of Lexington, Massachusetts [graphic] / by various photographers and publishers.
Imprint
1859?-1901?
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
Barnum, Deloss. Photographer
Lewis, T. (Thomas R.), -1901. Photographer
G.J. Raymond & Co., publishers.
Keystone View Company, publishers.
J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American historical series of stereoscopic pictures.
Centennial views, Lexington, Mass.
Centennial series, 1775-1875. 12.
Lexington, April 19, 1875. 5.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F245
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