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A glass negative of Louisa Lee Schuyler, a philanthropist who began her career as the office organizer for the Woman's Central Association of Relief, alongside Barnard College Dean Virginia Gildersleeve. This photo was most likely taken at Columbia…

The Metropolitans were founded in 1880 as an independent professional team by business entrepreneur John B. Day and baseball manager Jim Mutrie. Like New York area clubs, the team initially played its games in Brooklyn and in Hoboken, New Jersey.…

Photos of Niagara Falls Tourism, Trains, Hotels, Guidebooks

A glass souvenir with a picture of Niagara Falls situated in the center.-Sarah Betti

This is a wood engraving print entitled, "Their Bridal Tour--At Niagara Falls" that was printed in Harper's Weekly on September 29th 1888. It depicts a man and woman in what appears to be an intimate conversation, while dressed in fancy clothes with…

Niagara Falls Power Company and stunters.

Famous stunters--tightrope and barrel that went over Niagara Falls.