Harris Pierce Photograph Collection [graphic] / Harris Pierce. 1888-1900.

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Harris Pierce Photograph Collection [graphic] / Harris Pierce. 1888-1900.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/479743828

The Harris Pierce Photograph Collection spans the period from 1888-1900 and primarily contains 248 gelatin silver photographs of residences and businesses during the grading and improvements of streets in the Bronx. The photographs include views of the construction of sewers, construction sites, street improvements & grading, residences, vegetable gardens, children, churches, and businesses such as grocery stores, brewers and liquor stores, bakers, barbers, plumbers, and real estate offices. The photographs also include views of the New York Central Harlem Line and train stations such as the Tremont Station, social clubs such as the Suburban Club, the Artistic Bronze Co., the American Pie Baking Co., and stables & feed stores.

5.5 linear feet, 6 boxes.

New-York Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7587459

New-York Historical Society Library

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Bassford, Thomas S.

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Hall, Ernest, 1845-1920.

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Berger-Hershkowitz, Herbert,

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Pierce, Harris,

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Little is known about Harris Pierce, but his stamp is found on the verso of the photographs, and gives his address as 1921 Oostdorp Avenue and his profession as 'Photographer'. The photographs appear to have been made as evidence in supporting the cases of claimants filing for damages against the city. From the description of Harris Pierce Photograph Collection [graphic] / Harris Pierce. 1888-1900. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 479743828 ...