United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Fort Henry, Battle of, Tenn., 1862; Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Armies
Sketch of the "Reembarkation of Grant's troops after the battle. From a drawing by Rear-Admiral Walke." Dark smoke and light clouds obscure the boats, but their stacks can be seen. The ships are near the left shore. The right shore is...
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Armies
Army transports at Cairo levee at Cairo, Illinois. Drawing of steamboats in a line in the river and people by the shore and approaching the shore at night, the moon visible over the city on the embankment. Below image: "Army transport at the...
A boy sits at the wheel of an automobile on the shore of a river, probably the Kentucky River. A wooden ferry is moored in the water. Another automobile and an empty carriage are on the shore behind him. Title supplied by cataloger.
An island and the shore of the Ohio River as seen at sunset, or perhaps sunrise from a boat that is leaving a wake in the water. There appears to be smoke in the distance, possibly from a steamboat, but could also be from a train or the far shore....
Sierra Leone; Imperialism; Discovery & exploration; Men; Women; Animals; Central African Republic; Africa, Central; Big game hunting; Royalty; Lutes; Stringed instruments; Servants; Africa, West; Ships
Woodblock prints, all signed "Hartwell," from left to right starting at top left: Scene of Sierra-Leone, with black man pointing lion out to two white men holding guns; group of black men, overseen by white man in safari garb, rowing boat...
Men; Women; Children; Newspapers; Ladders; Sailors; Ship equipment & rigging; Animals; Discovery & exploration; Indigenous people; Indians of North America; Danger; Violins; Log cabins; Pipes (Smoking); Play (Recreation); Knights
This set of woodblock prints was reprinted in the 1980s. The images duplicate the earlier prints in this collection. Woodblock prints of, from left to right starting at top left: boy, standing in room with man holding newspaper, gesturing through...
Railroad bridge crossing the Ohio River for the L&N (Louisville & Nashville) Railroad between Newport, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio. Long, narrow bridge supported by stone columns. A corner of the near shore is visible, with buildings...
Thames River at night with a small area of shore to the left visible and a wider area of shore visible to the right. Bridges cross the river. To the right is a tree-lined lane illuminated by streetlights London buildings are visible in the...
Grass-covered shore leading to the Ohio River and opposite shore in the distance. A small pier juts out into the river. The outline of buildings can be seen in the background. Title supplied by cataloger.
Ship with the name 'Maid of the Mist' painted on the side docked at a pier. People are on the second level of the ship. A rowboat is at the front of the dock. A wood ramp leads up to shore, with a boy standing at the front end of the walkway. In...
Dock at Chautauqua Institution, with large boat and people embarking or disembarking. The dock is connected to a large building with a porch and a clock tower. People are visible on the shore and near the building on the "shore side."...
"Dali and Gala had every reason to be grateful to America, which had showered them with dollars. Here, as Columbus, the painter kneels on the shore, holding aloft a silver crucifix. Gala appears once more as Virgin Mary, on the banner."...
"Gala-Leda rendered 'in accordance with the modern "nothing touches" theory of intra-atomic physica' (Dali)." (Caption); Dali himself was only too happy to admit his debt to Gala. In the early 1930s he had begun to sign his...
Water runs over an eroded shore of the Ohio River. Beyond the railroad bridge at Fourteenth Street is the smoky skyline of downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
Men walk along the brick pathway and up the gangway of a boat docked at the waterfront in Louisville, Kentucky. Other men stand by barrels, jugs, and crates stacked on the shore. Two chimneys are visible near the front of the boat and a sign...
Transportation; Rivers; Paddleboats; Louisville and Portland Canal (Ky.)
The paddleboat Ida-Mae out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, moves down the Louisville and Portland Canal. A small sign on the shore indicates "U.S. Lock 41." A man walks along the fence line on the opposite part of the canal near a stone...
This aerial view of Louisville, Kentucky captures a portion of downtown and the Ohio River. In the bottom left is the distinctive tower of City Hall. Across the street from that at 527 W. Jefferson Street is the Jefferson County Courthouse (now...
Rivers; Steamboats; Railroads; Transportation; Smokestacks; Electric signs
A boat with "Hollywood Showboat" on the side is near the shore of Louisville, Kentucky. Beyond that are the smokestacks of the Louisville Gas & Electric Company and a sign reading, "The Gateway to the South / Louisville."...
Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.); Amusement parks; Steamboats; Historic buildings; Belle of Louisville (Steamboat); Transportation
A line of people walk down a dock as the Idlewild steamboat prepares for a cruise. Now known as The Belle of Louisville, this steamer became part of the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The Idlewild sports a paddlewheel and twin...
