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
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
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
Unitarian Church, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Unitarian Church, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
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
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
Cox Garage, New Bedford - Public domain portrait print
Group of men in garage, car seen at left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
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
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
GAR Reunion, New Bedford - Public domain portrait print
Group of men in uniform, under a large tent. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
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
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
Whaling ship at dock - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo whaling ship docked in harbor, probably New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Clover Baseball Club - New Bedford library collection
Black and white group photo of members of the Clover Baseball Club. Two rows of young Caucasian men, first row seated, second row standing. All dressed in suits and ties, all but one wearing carnations in lapel... More
Pope's Island Manufacturing Corporation
Black and white photo of cobblestone street with wood frame buildings, including Pope's Island Manufacturing Corporation, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
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
George Howland Jr. - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust-length portrait of George Howland Jr., mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Left-facing profile of elderly Caucasian man with receding hairline, white hair and beard; wears white shirt with... More
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photograph of New Bedford Free Public Library with horse and carriage seen at right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
GAR Reunion, New Bedford - Public domain portrait print
Group of men, some in uniform, standing on steps of building. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
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
Pope's Island Manufacturing Corporation
Black and white photo of man standing in front of side yard of Pope's Island Manufacturing Corporation building, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Whaleman statue model - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photograph of statue model featuring a shirtless man with harpoon in a boat with a sign behind that reads "A dead whale of a stove boat." Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
River in Westport - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of a river in Westport, Massachusetts. Large gnarled dead tree is focal point, reflected in body of water in foreground; background of bare young trees and high grasses. Inscribed on back:... More
Sidney Lees, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white bust length photo portrait of Sidney Lees; retouched background for reproduction in local newspaper. Mounted Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Sailboat in New Bedford Harbor, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of New Bedford, Massachusetts waterfront, photographed from the harbor. Shows industrial buildings along pier, vessels docked; single sailboat in water. Pencil inscription and paper label ... More
James E. Blake - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust length portrait photo of veteran and New Bedford druggist James E. Blake. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Millicent Library, Fairhaven - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of Millicent Library, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Patrick Downey, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white bust length photo portrait of Patrick Downey, New Bedford area boxer and bartender. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white 20th century copy photo of 19th century store fronts on Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts; building in center was original rented location of the New Bedford Free Public Library. Courtesy... More
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library building on Pleasant Street; view looking southwest from corner of William Street. Shows 3-story granite Greek Revival building with steps in front leadi... More
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library building on Pleasant Street; view from corner of Market Street. Shows 3-story granite Greek Revival building with steps in front leading to entrance with... More
Charles M. Richmond - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust length photo portrait of Charles M. Richmond. Mounted in folder. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Union Street Store Fronts, New Bedford
Black and white 20th century copy photo of 19th century image of wood store fronts on Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts; building at left center former rented space of the city's first public library. Mo... More
Reverend Father Nunes - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust length portrait photo of Reverend Father Nunes [?] of Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Purchase St. looking south from Mechanics Lane. Image is in deep shadow, shows cobblestone street being crossed by a horse drawn cart and people moving to the right. Awninged commercial... More
John McAfee, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white bust length photo portrait of John McAfee (1816-1891), nurseryman and wholesale fruit dealer in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Brian Lawler, New Bedford Massachusetts
Color bust-length photo of Brian Lawler. Name of photographer at lower right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Acushnet Avenue north of Beetle Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Tenements with storefront and businesses, including at left: Lafayette Jewelry Store at 1143, a candy store next door... More
New Bedford Wharf - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of whaling ships docked at wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts; ships are undergoing repair and restocking. Ships are clustered at left, stable with doors open at right with horse and load... More
Atlas Tack Co. Employees Businessman
Black and white group photo of employees of the Construction and Repair Department of Atlas Tack Co., New Bedford, Massachusetts. Arrow points to foreman Lewin H. Hathaway. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free... More
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library building on Pleasant Street; view from corner of Market Street. Shows 3-story granite Greek Revival building with steps in front leading to entrance with... More
Rogers Monument, Fairhaven - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of Rogers Monument, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Large Doric column set on rectangular pedestal with 3 steps beneath and irregularly shaped base; plaque in center of pedestal with carved cart... More
Fairhaven Bridge and Yacht Club
Black and white photo of Fairhaven Bridge and Yacht Club. Shows wide span of street photographed from low vantage point disappearing into distance; sidewalks, poles and metal openwork fences on either side of s... More
Mount Washington Glass Co. catalog page
Black and white photo of a page from a late 19th century catalog of glassware produced by the Mount Washington Glass Co., New Bedford, Massachusetts. Shows variety of blown glass Burmese ware pieces, including ... More
Edmund Anthony, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white bust length portrait photo of Edmund Anthony. Mounted in two-flap folder. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford Harbor - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of aerial view of harbor, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Water at right with small craft, whaling ships, piers and buildings at center and left. Textile mills in background at right. Numerous... More
Police Station No. 5 and Public Library Branch, New Bedford
Black and white photo of Police Station No. 5 and north end branch of New Bedford Free Public Library, Weld Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Brick building on corner lot; turreted front with addition on back... More
Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white 20th century copy photo of 19th century store fronts on Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts; building in center was original rented location of the New Bedford Free Public Library. Courtesy... More
Union Street from West, New Bedford
Black and white photo of Union Street as seen looking west from First Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Shows cobblestone street in center with wood frame businesses at either side; telephone poles on left si... More
Joshua Mountain, Freetown - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of Joshua Mountain, Freetown, Massachusetts. Natural rock formation in shape of craggy profile of a man. Mounted on green cardboard. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
County Street, New Bedford in Winter
Black and white photo of County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, viewed north from Spring Street, after snowfall. Snow-covered trees and fences on either side of curving street which shows ruts from carriage... More
William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Middle Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, looking west from Second Street. Dirt and cobblestone intersecting streets with wood frame buildings that appear to be a mix of commercial and... More
Mount Washington Glass Co. catalog page
Black and white photo of a page from a late 19th century catalog of glassware produced by the Mount Washington Glass Co., New Bedford, Massachusetts. Shows variety of blown glass Burmese ware pieces, including ... More
Interior of Millicent Library, Fairhaven
Black and white photo of interior of the Millicent Library, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Mounted; photographer's paper label on back. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
View from grounds of Charles W. Morgan House
Black and white photo of intersection of County Street and William Street, as seen from front grounds of Charles W. Morgan residence. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Union Street, New Bedford - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of Union Street looking east from Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Intersecting cobblestone streets with trolley tracks, commercial buildings on either side, wide sidewalk at r... More
Kelley's Wharf, Fairhaven - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of Kelley's Wharf, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Shows wharf crowded with docked sailing vessels; residences, churches and other buildings in background. Location and photographer's name with ... More
John Cooke Memorial, Fairhaven - Early photography, Public domain imag...
Black and white photo of John Cook Memorial, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Roughly triangular shaped boulder with circular plaque; monument set against shrubs, trees. Mounted on tan cardboard with gray lined border... More
Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Early 20th century black and white photo of early 19th century William Allen Wall painting showing Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, as seen looking north from Union Street. Shows intersecting dirt r... More
Minute Men Lane, Fairhaven - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of Minute-Men Lane, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Shows dirt path with rocks, stone wall with wood fence on top at right; lined with trees on both sides. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Street near New Bedford Waterfront
Black and white photo of intersection of two cobblestone streets near waterfront in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Two granite buildings at center and right; center building with sign for Briggs and Beckman, sail ... More
Interior of the Millicent Library, Fairhaven
Black and white photo of interior of Millicent Library, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Mounted; photographers paper label on back. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Samuel Barnet, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white 3/4 length photo portrait of Samuel Barnet, New Bedford lawyer and associate judge, Third District Court of Bristol County, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford Street and Waterfront
Black and white photo of street leading to waterfront, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Whaling ship docked at pier at foot of street, old wood frame buildings at left; cars parked on both sides of streets; man in c... More
New Bedford Police Department, Massachusetts
Black and white group photo of New Bedford Police Department taken 31 May 1897. Mounted, with photographer's name stamped lower right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Pine Lawn, Clark's Point, New Bedford
Black and white amateur photo of outdoor scene with stone wall, field and trees; woman in foreground lying in grass and holding a ball for a small curly-haired dog; a second person lies in a hammock tied betwee... More
Whaleman on deck by tryworks, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of man on deck of whaling ship docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts; man stands by the ship's tryworks; buildings in background, Humphrey's Cold Storage and Old Colony Creamery building at... More
Merrill's Wharf, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Merrill's Wharf, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dirt pier in foreground with vessels at left and in background, behind sparsely distributed buildings; Man pulling cart at left followed by ... More
Stone Bridge, Acushnet - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of stone bridge over Acushnet River, Massachusetts. Light colored stone in center of bridge bears date 1898. Early-mid 19th century wood frame buildings in background; one at left has sign... More
Whalers Harry Smith and Josephine
Black and white photo of whaling ships Harry Smith at right, and Josephine at left. Both ships with sails unfurled, by docks filled with whale oil barrels, stones and other materials; small windowless wood buil... More
Dr. F.H. Hooper - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust length portrait photo of Dr. F.H. Hooper. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Andrew E. Hathaway - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust length photo portrait of Andrew E. Hathaway looking out at viewer. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford-Fairhaven Drawbridge
Black and white photo of old New Bedford-Fairhaven drawbridge, shown opened allowing tugboat to pass through. Wood bridge at right side of image, boat with eagle figure at top and smoke stack at left. Mounted o... More
Purchase Street, New Bedford - Victorian era public domain image
Black and white photo of Purchase Street looking north from Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Cobblestone street with trolley car tracks; 3 story brick building with arched windows containing ornament i... More
Hosea M. Knowlton - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust length portrait of Hosea M. Knowlton. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Clark's Point Lighthouse - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of Clark's Point lighthouse, New Bedford, Massachusetts; 2 men standing in front. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library building on Pleasant Street; view from corner of Market Street. Shows 3-story granite Greek Revival building with steps in front leading to entrance with... More
Sixth Street , New Bedford After Snowstorm
Black and white photo of west side of Seventh Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, between Sprint Street and School Street, after snowstorm. Snow covered road, trees and wood frame residences, with one tree at r... More
Middle Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white copy photo enlargement. Shows commercial buildings at foot of Middle Street at corner of North Front Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Multi-story building at right with signs "SAIL LOFT" and ... More
Members of Charles White's Dancing Class
Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Whaler Platina, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of New Bedford whaling ship Platina docked at pier; no. 129 in pencil upper right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
North Christian Church, New Bedford
Black and white photo of North Christian Church, corner of Middle and Purchase streets, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted; typed paper label beneath image: "NO. CHRISTIAN CHURCH WHITE CHURCH/ CORNER MIDDLE & ... More
County and William Streets, New Bedford
Black and white photo of County Street and William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, as seen from front lawn and walkway of Charles W. Morgan house. Lawn with trees and shrubs in foreground, walkway in center... More
Sylvia Ann Howland - New Bedford library collection
Image shows Sylvia Ann Howland as an older woman. Sylvia has dark hair parted in the middle and heavy creases on both sides of her lower nose to the corners of her mouth. She is wearing a white cap, flat on the... More
Mr. & Mrs. William Durfee - Public domain portrait print
Black and white photo of Mr. and Mrs. William Durfee sitting in garden. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Train station Pearl Street Railroad Station - Public domain photograph...
Black and white photo of railroad station at Pearl Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted on light gray cardboard, "OLD DEPOT" typed label beneath on front; inscription identifying location on back. Courte... More
Charles Mitchell, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white bust length photo portrait of Charles Mitchell. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dirt road in foreground recedes into distance in center of image. Trees line both sides of street. Fence at left with open grassland and tre... More
City Hall, New Bedford - Early photography, Public domain image
Cyanotype photo of New Bedford City Hall, Pleasant Street. Large Greek Revival granite building shown at angle, 3 stories with numerous steps in front leading to entrance with fluted Doric columns; benches and ... More
John Cooke Memorial, Fairhaven - Early photography, Public domain imag...
Black and white photo of John Cook Memorial, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Roughly triangular shaped boulder with circular plaque set in public park; monument set against shrubs, trees, and flowering bushes; expans... More
J.M. Taber, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white bust length photo portrait of J.M. Taber in uniform. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford-Fairhaven Coach - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of woman with dark hair piled on top of head, in light blouse and dark full-length skirt, holding baby in arms, standing to left of old 4 wheel horse-drawn coach. Coach is painted with let... More
Bennett House (John Avery Parker House)
Black and white photo of Thomas Bennett residence (formerly the John Avery Parker House, built 1832-34), County Street between Willis and Pearl streets, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted, with paper label ben... More
New Bedford Fairhaven Drawbridge
Black and white aerial photo of New Bedford harbor showing Fairhaven, Massachusetts skyline and expanse of wood bridge connecting New Bedford to Fairhaven. David Duff & Son Coal Yard building at left. Mounted o... More
Brian Lawler, New Bedford Massachusetts
Color photo, half-length portrait of Brian Lawler in mayor's office, City Hall, New Bedford, Massachusetts, standing behind desk with New Bedford Free Public Library's painting "Sunset on the Platte River" by A... More