Miscellaneous glass negatives collection, [ca. 1904-1914]

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Miscellaneous glass negatives collection, [ca. 1904-1914]

Glass negatives illustrating a variety of views including the Harlem Speedway, panoramic views including Madison Square Garden and the Flatiron Building taken by Moses King, Pelham Parkway Gardens, Pentz Apartment House on Staten Island, Hogan Residence (designed by Electus D. Litchfield) in Manhattan, parades and celebrations, railroads, views of Manhattan and the Bronx, Hudson-Fulton celebration, 1909, general views of Brooklyn, 1904-1914, ships and shipping, 1904-1919, and copy photographs of prints.

5 linear ft.

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Museum of the city of New York

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The Works Progress Administration sponsored seven photographers for the Federal Art Project for specific projects in New York City. From the description of Works Progress Administration photographic negative collection, 1937-1939. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155487078 Incorporated in 1923 to collect objects which illustrate the growth and progress of New York City and to educate the public about the city's history. From the description of Records, 1927-1985. (...

Litchfield, Electus D. (Electus Darwin), 1872-1952

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Well known in the field of architecture, Litchfield began his career at the firm of Carrere and Hastings, where he worked until 1908. Over the following 42 years he worked at a number of firms as well as founding his own, Litchfield and Rogers, but spent most of his career in private practice. A versatile designer, Litchfield was responsible for numerous public buildings, monuments, and private residences. Throughout his career he advocated historic preservation and urged the construction of par...

King, Moses, 1853-1909

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Moses King received his Harvard A.B. in 1881. An editor and publisher, he published guidebooks to Harvard and Boston, as well as the Harvard register. From the description of Correspondence of Moses King, circa 1877-1890. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 542647528 ...