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Stereoscopic views of Lowell, Massachusetts

Title
Stereoscopic views of Lowell, Massachusetts [graphic].
Publication
1865?-1885?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Churchill, L. O. (Lucius O.).
  • Moulton, J. S. (John S.), 1820/21-
  • Sanborn, N. C.
  • Towle, S. (Simon)
  • Coughlin & Co. (Lowell, Mass.), publishers.
  • Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 39 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90x178mm. or smaller.
  • 8 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
  • Views of Lowell, Massachusetts, general views showing mills, the Merrimack River; view of the canal and Pawtucket Falls; Bridge Street canal, lined with trees; Merrimac Canal, mills at the end; Pawtucket Bridge; Central bridge, (built 1862); the Lowell Machine shop; Middlesex Woolen Mills; spooling room, Lawrence Mill; women at work in the making-up room, Lawrence Hosiery; Central Street in winter, sleighs at side of street; Barrister's Hall, stores at street level, offices above; women posing in street in front of the courthouse; the Public Library; First Baptist Church; Methodist Episcopal Church; unidentified church on triangular lot; Merrimac St. depot; the Boston & Maine Railroad station; Post office building; "May training on South Common," 6th Regiment Volunteers (Civil War?), Middlesex County jail in background; Lowell Waterworks under construction, winding walkway through garden at "Livingston's," large house beyond; 2 women in front of Gen. Benj. F. Butler's home, topped with chimney's and widow's walk, wedding party on porch of Gen. Butler's home, men in uniform, bride and bridesmaids; a picnic scene; view of Vesper Boat House; interior with vines and three young women.
  • Statue of Victory and monument to Ladd and Whitney, who were killed in rioting in Baltimore when enroute to D.C. at the beginning of the Civil War, some views showing decorations, one showing large crowd; people visiting Willow Pond Cemetery; Art Gallery at the Old Ladies Fair, 1874, showing painting, small sculpture, pottery; studio view.
Alternative Title
  • American scenery. Standard series.
  • American stereoscopic views. Lowell, Mass. 12, 13, 45.
  • European & American views.
  • Lowell, Mass.
  • The "Best" series. Lowell, Mass.
  • Views of Lowell, Mass., and vicinity. 30.
Subject
  • Butler, Benjamin F. 1818-1893 > Homes and haunts
  • Boston and Maine Railroad
  • Art exhibitions > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Boathouses > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Bridges > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Canals > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Cemeteries > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Churches > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Clothing industry > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Construction > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Courthouses > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Crowds > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Dwellings > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Fairs > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Gardens > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Hosiery
  • Industrial buildings > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Interior architecture > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Jails > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Libraries > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Machine shops > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Military training > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Offices > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Parks > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Picnics > Massachusetts
  • Post offices > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Railroad stations > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Streets > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Textile industry > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Waterfalls > Massachusetts
  • Water distribution structures > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Weddings > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Wedding costume
  • Winter > Massachusetts > Lowell
  • Women
  • Women > Employment
  • United States > History > Military personnel. > Civil War, 1861-1865
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by L. O. Churchill, 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-F246
OCLC
NYPG90-F246
Title
Stereoscopic views of Lowell, Massachusetts [graphic].
Imprint
1865?-1885?
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
Churchill, L. O. (Lucius O.). Photographer
Moulton, J. S. (John S.), 1820/21- Photographer
Sanborn, N. C. Photographer
Towle, S. (Simon) Photographer
Coughlin & Co. (Lowell, Mass.), publishers.
Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American scenery. Standard series.
American stereoscopic views. Lowell, Mass. 12, 13, 45.
European & American views.
Lowell, Mass.
The "Best" series. Lowell, Mass.
Views of Lowell, Mass., and vicinity. 30.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F246
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