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Cartes-de-visite - Synagogue, Cor. Broadway & 6th Street, Louisville, Kentucky, Circa 1865Cartes-de-visite - Synagogue, Cor. Broadway & 6th Street, Louisville, Kentucky, Circa 1865

This carte-de-visite features an engraving titled "Synagogue, Cor. Broadway & 6th Street," depicting the early Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom building in Louisville, Kentucky. The ornate synagogue, built in an Orientalist style with twin towers topped by tall domes and a Torah Ark with a horseshoe arch, is shown amidst trees. People are depicted walking on sidewalks, and a horse-drawn carriage and a man pushing a cart are visible in the street. This pictorial image is a mid-19th century engraving mounted on a period card. 3.

Ink Drawing of Isaacs and Sons Pawnbrokers in Hocking County, OhioInk Drawing of Isaacs and Sons Pawnbrokers in Hocking County, Ohio

Ink drawing depicting a street scene in Hocking County, Ohio, featuring several pawn shops. The only shop with a visible name is "Isaacs & Sons Pawn Brokers." The back of the drawing includes the inscription, "Hocking Valley was unusually quiet...Wall Street Report," and is signed "T.M.F." The drawing is dated to the 1890s.

Photograph - Iowa Clothing Co., Sioux City, IowaPhotograph - Iowa Clothing Co., Sioux City, Iowa

A cabinet card photograph depicting a bustling street scene during a parade in Sioux City, Iowa. The image prominently features the storefront of the Iowa Clothing Co., with its advertising signs visible. The street is filled with crowds of spectators, a fancy float pulled by horses, American patriotic flags, and what appears to be a music brass band, indicating a festive event. The scene captures the lively atmosphere of a late 19th-century public celebration.

Photograph - Isaac Almstaedt, Tompkinsville, Staten Island, New York, circa 1870Photograph - Isaac Almstaedt, Tompkinsville, Staten Island, New York, circa 1870

This Carte de Visite, attributed to photographer Isaac Almstaedt, captures a quiet town street scene. The sepia-toned photograph features a dirt road leading into the distance, flanked by mature trees and fencing. On the right side, a substantial brick building with a gabled roof is visible behind a white picket fence, suggesting a residential or institutional structure. The overall composition provides a glimpse into a late 19th-century landscape, possibly of Staten Island.

Photograph of A. M. Levy Clothing Store and Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Ticket Office, Denver, ColoradoPhotograph of A. M. Levy Clothing Store and Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Ticket Office, Denver, Colorado

Cabinet card photograph depicting the A. M. Levy Clothing Store and a Denver & Rio Grande Railroad ticket office in Denver, Colorado. The photograph shows the clothing store's exterior, including signage advertising a markdown on summer goods, and displays of coats and jackets. Horse-drawn carriages and a gas streetlight are also visible. The date is inferred from an advertisement in the *Rocky Mountain News*, October 1, 1884, which lists A. M. Levy as an advertiser.

Photograph of Joseph Levy & Son Real Estate, 389 [Street Name]Photograph of Joseph Levy & Son Real Estate, 389 [Street Name]

A photograph depicting the storefront of Joseph Levy & Son Real Estate, located at 389 [Street Name]. The image shows the owner standing outside the store. Adjacent businesses include a deli and a hardware store. The photograph indicates that the business also offered money loans. The date is unknown but is inferred to be around 1900.

Stereoscopic Photograph - A. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1876Stereoscopic Photograph - A. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1876

This stereoscopic photograph, produced by A. Lilienthal, captures a bustling view of Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, around 1876. The image depicts a wide street with cobblestones, numerous pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, and streetcars. Multi-story buildings line both sides of the street, with a distant church spire visible. One prominent establishment on the left side of the street is identified as "Lilienthal's Watch & Jewelry." The reverse side of the stereoview features ornate Victorian-style typography, a cherub motif, and decorative borders, branding it as "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" by "A. Lilienthal, Portrait & Landscape Photographer."

Stereoscopic Photograph - Lilienthal Bros., Palatka, Florida, circa 1880Stereoscopic Photograph - Lilienthal Bros., Palatka, Florida, circa 1880

This stereoscopic photograph captures a bustling street scene on Lemon Street in Palatka, Florida, around 1880. The view depicts a row of commercial buildings, with people gathered on the sidewalks and horse-drawn carriages on the unpaved street. A sign for "Lilienthal Bros." is visible among the businesses, suggesting their presence in the scene. The image provides a glimpse into the mercantile activity and urban development of Palatka during the late 19th century. The photograph is mounted on an orange stereoscopic card, typical of the period, designed to be viewed through a stereoscope for a three-dimensional effect. The verso is stamped "Oakland Public Library" and has handwritten notes identifying the location as "PALATKA FLA, LEMON ST."

Stereoscopic Photograph - T. Lilienthal, New Orleans, LA, circa 1870sStereoscopic Photograph - T. Lilienthal, New Orleans, LA, circa 1870s

A stereoscopic photograph titled "New Orleans Scenery," captured and published by T. Lilienthal. The image depicts a street scene featuring buildings, trees, and decorative garden beds or planters with statuary. The reverse side lists numerous "New Orleans Views" available from Theo. Lilienthal, indicating a wide range of subjects photographed by the studio. The front includes the photographer's name and location (N. O., LA) printed vertically along the right edge.

Stereoscopic Photograph - Theo. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1860sStereoscopic Photograph - Theo. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1860s

This stereoscopic photograph captures a bustling scene at the "French Market" in New Orleans, Louisiana. The image depicts numerous people, horse-drawn carts laden with goods, and buildings lining what appears to be a street or market thoroughfare. The back of the item identifies it as part of a "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans and Vicinity," photographed by Theo. Lilienthal, and features a decorative cherub logo.

Stereoscopic Photograph - Theo. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1875Stereoscopic Photograph - Theo. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1875

This stereoscopic photograph captures a bustling street scene on Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1875, likely during a Mardi Gras celebration. A large crowd of people fills the street, gathered around a prominent statue, possibly of Henry Clay. Buildings line both sides of the street, and utility poles are visible. The reverse of the photograph features ornate Victorian-style lettering reading "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans and Vicinity" and "PHOTOGRAPHED BY Theo. Lilienthal," accompanied by a decorative cherub logo holding photographic equipment. 3.

Stereoscopic Photograph - Webster & Albee, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, May 31, 1889Stereoscopic Photograph - Webster & Albee, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, May 31, 1889

A stereoscopic photograph by Webster & Albee depicting the aftermath of the Johnstown Flood on May 31, 1889. The image shows a devastated street scene, identified as Main Street from Clinton in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, with debris-strewn ground and severely damaged buildings. Several individuals are visible amidst the rubble, observing the destruction. One prominent storefront, still partially intact, appears to belong to "Cohen & Marx," a clothier. The stereoview card features a yellow border with text identifying "Webster & Albee, Publishers, Rochester, N. Y." on the left, and "Views of Johnstown, Pa." on the right. A caption at the bottom reads "Johnstown and Conemaugh Valley, Pa., Disaster. May 31, 1889." The verso of the card includes the number "#1033." 3.

Stereoscopic View of Five Points, New York City, circa 1875Stereoscopic View of Five Points, New York City, circa 1875

Stereoscopic photograph depicting a street scene in the Five Points neighborhood of New York City, circa 1875. Five Points was a notorious area known for its poverty and high concentration of immigrant populations. The image offers a glimpse into the living conditions and street life of the time.

Stereoview - I. Almstaedt, Photographer, Tompkinsville, S. I.Stereoview - I. Almstaedt, Photographer, Tompkinsville, S. I.

This stereoscopic photograph, part of the "Staten Island Gems" series by Isaac Almstaedt, a photographer based in Tompkinsville, Staten Island, captures a tree-lined street captioned "St. Marks Place, N. B." (New Brighton). The reverse side of the card features the photographer's name and series title in decorative, ornate Victorian-style lettering typical of the period. 3.

Trade Card: Mill Street Scene, circa 1885Trade Card: Mill Street Scene, circa 1885

A trade card depicting a scene on Mill Street, featuring a child playing with a cat. The card is circa 1885. The card is part of the Cohen Collection. The geographic location is approximately 44.35221 latitude and -103.7652 longitude.