Glimpse history through old images of Massachusetts, in the United States of America.
Old Images of Boston
Old photo of the view South from Ames Building, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1894. Image: Stebbins, N. L. (Nathaniel Livermore), 1847-1922, copyright claimant; Library of Congress.Old photo of the view West from Ames Building, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1894. Image: Stebbins, N. L. (Nathaniel Livermore), 1847-1922, copyright claimant; Library of Congress.Old photo of the view North from Ames Building, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1894. Image: Stebbins, N. L. (Nathaniel Livermore), 1847-1922, copyright claimant; Library of Congress.Old photo of the view East from Ames Building, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1894. Image: Stebbins, N. L. (Nathaniel Livermore), 1847-1922, copyright claimant; Library of Congress.Stereograph image of the Old Cradle of Liberty, and Market, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1891. Image: Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909, photographer; Library of Congress.Old photo of a birdseye view of Charlestown & Bunker Hill, Boston, Massachusetts. Dated between 1890 and 1910. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., publisher; Library of Congress.Old photo of Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1900. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., publisher; Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of Washington Street, Showing the Old South Meeting House, Boston, Massachusetts, in the 1880s. Image: Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of the New Post Office, from Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Published as part of the series: The Summer Street Fire, Boston, Nov. 9 and 10, 1872. Image: Library of Congress.Old stereograph image looking up Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Published as part of the series: The Summer Street Fire, Boston, Nov. 9 and 10, 1872. Image: Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of the Foot of Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Published as part of the series: The Summer Street Fire, Boston, Nov. 9 and 10, 1872. Image: Library of Congress.Old stereograph of a Panoramic View of Summer Street fire damage, from Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Published as part of the series: The Summer Street Fire, Boston, Nov. 9 and 10, 1872. Image: Library of Congress.Old stereograph photo of Trinity Church, Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Published as part of the series: The Summer Street Fire, Boston, Nov. 9 and 10, 1872. Image: Library of Congress.Old stereograph photo of Congress and Purchase Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Published as part of the series: The Summer Street Fire, Boston, Nov. 9 and 10, 1872. Image: Library of Congress.Old stereopgraph photo of the Old Post Office, Lindall Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Published as part of the series: The Summer Street Fire, Boston, Nov. 9 and 10, 1872. Image: Library of Congress.Old stereograph photo of the Coliseum, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1869. Image: Soule, John P., photographer; Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of the Great Peace Jubilee, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, taken in June, 1869. Image: Soule, John P., photographer; Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of Quincy Market, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Image: Surdam & White; Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of along the famous Commons at Tremont Street Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Image: Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Image: Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Image: Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of the State House at Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Image: Bates, Joseph L., 1806/1807-1886, publisher; Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of Old South Meeting House, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Image: Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts. Image: Evans & Soule; Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of Masonic Temple, Boston, Massachusetts. Image: Soule, John P., publisher; Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of City Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. Image: Soule, John P., publisher; Library of Congress.Cathedral Building, Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Image: Soule, John P., publisher; Library of Congress.View of the city of Boston from Dorchester heights, Massachusetts in 1840s. Image: Havell, Robert, 1793-1878, artist; Library of Congress.Old picture of a Bird’s eye view of Boston Massachusetts, published in 1850. Image: Bachmann, John, artist
Sarony & Major, lithographer – Library of Congress Prints and Photographs DivisionMarket Street and Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts, c.1895
Old Panorama photo of Lowell Massachusetts, from the Northeast side, taken around 1874. From the archives of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division.Old photo of a building and shops in Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA. Taken by Lucius O. Churchill, now in the archives of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division.Old photo, taken by S. Towle around 1873, of a group of women holding brooms ties with ribbons. A political statement, or artistic design? From the archives of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division.Old photo of His Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Alexis visiting the Lowell home of the Honorable G.V. Fox on December 9, 1871. Taken by S. Towle, and now held in the archives of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division.Closeup of an old Panorama photo of Lowell Massachusetts, from the Northeast side, taken around 1874. From the archives of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division.Closeup of an old Panorama photo of Lowell Massachusetts, from the Northeast side, taken around 1874. From the archives of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division.Closeup of an old photo of a building and shops in Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA. Taken by Lucius O. Churchill, now in the archives of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division.Closeup of an old Panorama photo of Lowell Massachusetts, from the Northeast side, taken around 1874. From the archives of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division.
Old picture of the Home of Lord Timothy Dexter, Newburyport, Massachusetts with wooden statues on pillars and passersby enjoying the view, published between 1809 and 1815. Image: John Rubens Smith, Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph photo of an event in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph image of a train derailment at an embankment in or close to Newburyport, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph image of the Fire Station and steam powered horse drawn fire engine in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph photo of the aftermath of a mill fire on Inn Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. Old stereograph image of a view of people standing on a street in Newburyport, with a church visible in background. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph photo of a birds-eye view of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. Old stereograph photo of a damaged building following the Curtis Hat Shop explosion in Newburyport on September 11 1871Old stereograph image of a large family group camping in a tent in the Newburyport vicinity. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph image of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Image: Library of Congress.Old stereograph image of the Chain Bridge at Newburyport Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph image of a birds-eye view of Newburyport Mass. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. Old photo of the Steamer Merrimac and Chain Bridge connecting Newburyport and Amesbury, Mass, circa 1905. Image: Frank W Swallow, Library of Congress.Vintage photo of the old chain bridge, Newburyport, Mass, the first suspension bridge in America. Image: Detroit Publishing Co., Library of Congress.Old photo of Highway Cut-off Demolition Area, Summer, Winter, High & Merrimac Streets, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of Pierce-Knapp-Perry Place, 47 High Street, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of the Gaol, Gaoler’s House & Barn, Auburn & Vernon Streets, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of the Charles Stockman House, 31-33 Winter Street, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of the Abraham Wheelwright House & Garden, 77 High Street, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of the Meetinghouse of First Religious Society, Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of the Essex-Merrimac Bridge, Spanning Merrimack River between Newburyport & Deer Island, Amesbury, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of Moulton Place, 89-91 High Street, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of Globe Steam Mills, Federal Street, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of Marden House, 32 Summer Street, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of Stonecutting Shop, 2 Summer Street, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of Hennessey House, 2 Summer Street, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of Thurlow House, 43 Winter Street, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of Thibault House, 8 Summer Street, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of Stockman House, 5 Birch Street, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of Regan House, 7 Birch Street, Newburyport, Essex County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.
Old stereograph photo of a gathering at a home in Taunton, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph image of the Baptist Church in Taunton, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. Old stereograph image of the North Street Church, Taunton, Massacusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph image of a house in Taunton, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph image of the Grammar School, Taunton, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph image of a workshop at Taunton, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph photo of Trescott Street, Taunton, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph photo of the City Hall, Taunton, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph image of the Music Hall, Taunton, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. Old stereograph image of the railroad station at Taunton Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. Old stereograph images of School Street, Taunton, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old photo of the Milk Bottle Dairy Bar & Restaurant, 785 Broadway (Route 138), Taunton, Bristol County, MA. Image: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.Old photo of Nathan Dean House, Old Colony Road, East Taunton, Bristol County, MA. East Taunton is a suburban neighborhood of Taunton. Image: Library of Congress.Old photo of the Taunton State Hospital, Danforth Street, Taunton, Bristol County, MA, which was built in the Classical Revival style Image: Library of Congress.Old photo of the small farm of John P. Collins at Taunton, Massachusetts, in January 1941. Image: Jack Delano, Library of Congress.Old elevation print of the Carnegie library in Taunton Massachusetts, built in 1903.Two inscriptions adorn the building: “Open Free to All” and “Bibliotheca Fons Eruditionis” (The Library is a fountain of learning), emphasizing the significance of public libraries within their communities. The architect responsible for this remarkable library design is Ross, a specialist in library architecture, having completed projects in at least 12 cities by 1906. Despite its relatively modest size, the design achieves a monumental effect, showcasing Ross’s exceptional talent in this field (Source: Eyes of the Nation). Notably, the construction of this library was made possible by a generous $70,000 Carnegie grant awarded in 1902. Image: Albert Randolph Ross, Library of Congress.Old picture of the Taunton Hotel, Taunton, Massachusetts. Image: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.
Old stereograph image of Central Church on Main Street, Worcester, Mass. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. Old picture of the Worcester Memorial Auditorium and Central Congregational Church Mass. Image: Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph photo of the High School, Worcester, MassOld stereograph image of the State Normal School, Worcester, MassOld photo of Boynton Hall, Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass, circa 1900Old stereograph of damage caused by the flood at Worcester, Massachusetts, on March 30, 1876. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereographic photo of Main Street, opposite City Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereograph image of Fallon’s block and Trinity Church, Worcester, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old stereographic photo of the Mechanics Hall and Union Block at Worcester, Massachusetts. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library.Old photo of Worcester Polytechnic, Massachusetts, published 1908. Image: Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries, photographer; Library of Congress.Old picture of a view from Union Hill of Worcester, Massachusetts. Image: Boston : T. Moore’s Lithography, [between 1835 and 1841]; Library of Congress.
Hi, I’m Debbie. I’ve enjoyed books, films, and documentaries about history for more than 30 years. My favourite trips with friends and family are to museums, historic houses, archaeological sites, and I love unearthing old photos and archive film bringing history to life.
