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Cabrillo Memorial Parade, New Bedford

Sepia toned photo of parade in New Bedford, Massachusetts in honor of 16th century Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Brandon Hall, Bristol, edge painting

Information from accompanying cards: With a printing concealed under the gilt of the fore-edge, depicting Brandon Hall, Bristol. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

A chart of the harbour of Rhode Island and Narraganset Bay

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A topographical chart of the bay of Narraganset in the province of New...

This topographical map of Narragansett Bay was based on surveys conducted in 1764 and 1774 by military engineer Charles Blaskowitz. Blaskowitz worked with Samuel Holland to survey the northern Atlantic coast. L... More

A topographical chart of the bay of Narraganset in the province of New...

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Plan de la baie de Narraganset dans la Nouvelle Angleterre : avec tout...

Neptune Americo-Septentrional Courtesy of Boston Public Library

A chart of the harbour of Rhode Island and Narraganset Bay

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Morice-Babbitt House, 328 Hope Street, Bristol, Bristol County, RI

Significance: The five-bay, wood-frame dwelling was built for merchants Jacob Babbitt and Barnard Smith by about 1800; it is unclear whether they intended to use the building as a double house. Nonetheless, it ... More

Union and Water Streets back in 1814

Half-tone reproduction of William Allen Wall's painting "New Bedford 50 Years Ago" (Four Corners), showing ca. 1807-14 view of intersection of Union Street and Water Street. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Union and Water Streets back in 1814

Half-tone reproduction of William Allen Wall's painting "New Bedford 50 Years Ago" (Four Corners), showing ca. 1807-14 view of intersection of Union Street and Water Street. Caption attached. Courtesy of New Be... More

William A. F. Sprout to George Coffin, 5 August 1828

William A.F. Sprout to George Coffin, 9 August 1828

William A.F. Sprout to George Coffin, 9 August 1828

William A. F. Sprout to George Coffin, 5 August 1828

William A.F. Sprout to George Coffin, 9 August 1828

William A. F. Sprout to George Coffin, 5 August 1828

William A. F. Sprout to George Coffin, 5 August 1828

Joseph G. Tirrell - Fiddlehead, Massachusetts

Black and white photograph of ca. 1830 ship's fiddlehead removed from a whaling ship sometime in the mid-19th century. Fiddlehead in scroll form with decorative carved acanthus leaves and stylized foliage, show... More

Rough draft of an article by Maria Weston Chapman

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from William George Trask, Taunton, [Massachusetts], to Amos Au...

William George Trask writes to Amos A. Phelps discussing a published pamphlet criticizing Phelps' lecture in Taunton. In the letter, Trask mocks the pamphlet and assures Phelps that his "lecture here has done g... More

Map of New Bedford - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collection

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Map of the town of Taunton, with a view of the public buildings

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Caroline Weston, Boston, [Mass.], to Deborah Weston, March...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Maria Weston Chapman, [Boston, Mass.], to Deborah Weston, ...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston, ...

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Bristol County from "Historical Collections ... relating to the histor...

This image has been taken from scan 000139 from "Historical Collections ... relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Massachusetts, with geographical descriptions. [With illustrations.]". The ti... More

GAR Post 1 Members - Public domain portrait print

Black and white group portrait of members of Grand Army of the Republic Post 1, New Bedford, Massachusetts, standing outside City Hall (Pleasant Street). Group includes William H. Carney, 3rd from left starting... More

Letter from Jerusha L. Bird, Taunton, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chap...

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Letter from Anne Warren Weston, Hazlewood, [New Bedford, Mass.], to Ca...

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Joseph G. Tirrell - Arrival of Bark Kathleen dismasted

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Kathleen docked at pier in New Bedford harbor. Other dismasted ships can be seen. Pier with shacks, empty whaleboat, lumber, horse and carriage, "NELSON'S BOAT BAZAAR"... More

Letter from Mary Merrick Brooks, Concord, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston,...

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Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Platina

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Platina being fitted; docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Platina

Black and white photograph of the whaling bark Platina docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. American flag flying from mas at rear of ship. Handful of men on pier at right, horse-drawn carriage and wood shack a... More

Letter from Samuel May, Boston, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston, Tuesday E...

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Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts

Black and white early 20th century copy photo of 19th century daguerreotype of New Bedford, Massachusetts street scene. Shows Union Street from view facing west; cobblestone street running through center of ima... More

Charles W. Morgan House - Early photography, Public domain image

Black and white photo of Charles W. Morgan residence, County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Reply to the Mayor, Alderman and Council, City of New Bedford

Black and white photo of 1865 commemorative document from the mayor, recorder and alderman of Dartmouth, England to the mayor, alderman and council of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Pu... More

New Bedford High School Cadets - Public domain portrait print

Group photograph of New Bedford High School cadets standing in front of the old New Bedford High School. Cadet standing in front is holding a sword in his proper right hand. Cadets behind him have rifles on the... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ship at wharf

Black and white photograph of docked whaling brig outfitted with 2 whaleboats on side. Pier at left with one worker amid pile of chain and anchor. Whale oil barrels partially visible lower right foreground. Fai... More

Old Pearl Street Depot, New Bedford Mass.

Sepia-toned image of exterior of old Pearl Street railroad depot, Weld Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, showing people standing outside, others in horse-drawn carriages, horse-drawn trolley to right. Courtes... More

City Hall and Library at Pleasant and William Streets

Sepia toned photo of northeast corner of Pleasant Street and William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. In left half of image is City Hall building, large granite structure with 2 Doric columns at entrance fro... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Docked whaling ship

Black and white photograph of a whaling ship docked for repairs in New Bedford harbor. Mill building in background at left. Lumber and pile of seaweed on dock next to ship at left. Another vessel partially visi... More

Unitarian Church, New Bedford Massachusetts

Black and white photo of Unitarian Church, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaler Josephine unloading cargo

Black and white photograph of whaling ship Josephine with cargo unloaded on pier. Numerous whale oil barrels covered in seaweed lying on sides on dock in foreground, in front of ship. Large multi-story commerci... More

William Wallace Crapo - New Bedford library collection

A bust image of a middle-aged man with mainly white beard, dark hair parted on his left and a small forelock of hair falling over his right temple. Subject's head is turned slightly to his left. Subject wears a... More

Fall River Village ; Map of the town of Fall River, Bristol County, Ma...

Public domain image of the vintage map from Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library is a special... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Sunbeam ready to sail

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Sunbeam with sails furled, beside dock in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Several wood and brick buildings seen on pier behind ship. Moustached man in suit and hat kneelin... More

Depicting New Bedford's growth - Public domain old map

Image of 1850 street map of New Bedford. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

New Bedford club buildings - Early photography, Public domain image

Collage of black and white photos of club houses in New Bedford, Massachusetts, formatted for publication in a local newspaper. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

George E. Gibbs - cartes de visite

Black and white bust-length studio portrait of George E. Gibbs. Subject is a Caucasian male with body facing front and head turned left. Subject has short medium-colored hair parted on left and greying at sides... More

Trolley car on Oxford Street, New Bedford

Black and white photo of Union Street Railway Co. horse drawn trolley car with passengers on Oxford Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts; two residential wood buildings in background. Courtesy of New Bedford Free... More

Map of the Town of Attleborough, Bristol County, Massachusetts /

Shows buildings and householders' names. Also covers present Town of North Attleborough. Relief shown by hachures. Includes notes and ill. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster ima... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships

Black and white photograph of 2 stripped whaling ships docked beside each other, one at left more prominent, the other at right obscured by brick try works(?) oven on pier in foreground; small boat containing t... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Old whaler, Massachusetts

Black and white photograph of whaling ship docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts and possibly being repaired or stripped. Pier at left; David Duff & Sons Coal Company building in background at right. Courtesy of... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling, cutting in the bone

Black and white photograph of print or drawing of 2 whaling ships, one in center hauling up large piece of blubber from whale. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Cox Garage, New Bedford - Public domain portrait print

Group of men in garage, car seen at left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Frank Lewis and others on ship deck

Black and white photograph of 3 men on deck of whaling ship. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships docked at wharf

Black and white photograph of whaling ships docked at wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ship in center right of image with front facing camera; smaller single-masted boat in front at lower right; 2 more whal... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Sunbeam hove down

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Sunbeam turned over on side for repair with numerous workmen surrounding it. Another vessel partially visible in foreground at far right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free ... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaler Platina in dry dock

Black and white photograph of whaling ship Platina in dry dock. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Capt. George Howland and Thomas Nye

Black and white photograph of ship owners Capt. George Howland and Thomas Nye. Image includes an unknown third person. Looking aft on a whaling ship, name unknown. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

The waterfront above the bridge in 1850

Richmond's wharf as seen from Fish Island, New Bedford. Howland and Rodman wharves also visible. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Ships docked in New Bedford

Black and white photograph of various vessels docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Row of 3 ships at left with pier to right, with metal clad Navy vessel in front, no. "58" on side; group of people standing in... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Deck of whaling bark

Black and white photograph of deck of a whaling bark in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Deck is filled with hardware, ropes, timbers and other equipment. Buildings along wharf visible behind masts. Courtesy of New ... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships at wharf

Black and white photograph of outfitted whaling bark docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a stripped whaling ship docked at left and partially visible. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Old saltworks, 1850-1860, South Dartmouth, Mass.

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was... More

New Bedford Fire Department Engine No. 8

Group of supporters for Mayor Charles S. Ashley in front of the brick building of the New Bedford Fire Department Engine No. 8 at Acushnet Avenue and Davis Street. Mayor Ashley is sitting in the carriage in the... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling Ship Josephus

Black and white photograph of the whaling ship Josephus docked in New Bedford harbor. Center bottom of image are yards continue timbers, possible whale product, and other materials. Large wooden casks are found... More

Boaters in North End of New Bedford

Black and white photo of people with small boats on rocky shoreline in north end of New Bedford, Massachusetts; man standing by larger boat, facing camera, near center of frame. Background dense with multi-fami... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Ships docked at wharf

Black and white photograph of wharf in New Bedford harbor. Numerous whaling ships docked on either side of barrel-covered pier that extends from bottom right of image; very large 3-masted ship moored at foot of... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Man on deck of docked whaling ship

Black and white photograph of deck of a whaling ship with moustached man in suit and derby standing at left with hand on mast rigging; 2 whaleboats stored directly above. Ship is docked with whale oil barrels s... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Interior of New Bedford Free Public Library

Black and white silver gelatin photo of interior of New Bedford Free Public Library, William Street, New Bedford, MA. Interior contains paneled staff desk at left with books visible on wire shelves behind; on a... More

Seamen's Bethel The Whaleman's Chapel

Shows a sign. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Cove Street, New Bedford - Early photography, Public domain image

Black and white photo of Cove Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, looking east from County Street. Dirt road in center foreground diminishing into distance; wood single and multiple family dwellings, some with ... More

New Bedford Free Public Library

Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library on Pleasant Street. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whaling ship Progress - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo whaling ships docked in New Bedford harbor, Massachusetts. Ship featured most prominently in composition is the Progress. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

New Bedford Free Public Library

Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library on Pleasant Street. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Old whalers at foot of North Street

Black and white photograph of numerous whaling ships docked at North Street pier in New Bedford harbor. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Barks Rousseau and Desdemona

Black and white photograph of whaling barks Rousseau and Desdemona docked in New Bedford harbor and in process of being outfitted. Other small craft docked around the ships; other whalers in background at left.... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Josephine hove down

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Josephine being repaired in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ship is leaning over on side with workmen at left and center making repairs. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

GAR Reunion, New Bedford - Public domain portrait print

Group of men in uniform, under a large tent. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

A New Bedford bakery - Public domain portrait print

Print shows a man standing behind his counter of pastries. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - The Eliza Adams rotting at wharf, 1897

Black and white photograph of whaling ship Eliza Adams, rotting at wharf dock. New Bedford sign seen behind ship. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

New Bedford school children - Public domain portrait print

Print shows around fifty students in front of what appears to be their school building. Girls are in dresses and boys are in suits and ties. They are lined up on a staircase. Some of the kids have their hands o... More

Francis Hathaway House - New Bedford library collection

Picryl description: Public domain image of a victorian era building, victorian house, 19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Whaleman statue model - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photograph of statue model featuring small emblem with ship port. Above the emblem are the words, "In honor of the whalemen whose skill hardihood and daring brought fame and fortune to New Bedfo... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Greyhound at sea

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Greyhound of New Bedford, Massachusetts, at sea. Shown in full sail surrounded by ocean. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Standish House entrance - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of front door of J.A. Standish House, Sixth Street and School Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - New Bedford Harbor in winter

Black and white photograph of New Bedford harbor in winter with much of harbor iced-over, showing outfitted whaling ship in center, other vessels and masts of other whalers interspersed behind buildings at left... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Joseph Tirrell and camera

One of two images. Badly damaged original black and white photograph and late 20th century enlarged and enhanced copy print of photographer Joseph Tirrell outdoors, standing next to bellows camera on tripod. Co... More

Old saltworks, South Dartmouth, Mass.

Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, ... More