Photo of a Patriotic Soda Water Stand at the US Sanitary Commission's Metropolitan Fair in New York City During the American Civil War (1864)

Photo of a patriotic soda water stand at the US Sanitary Commission's Metropolitan Fair in New York City, New York, during the American Civil War, April 1864. Flavors on their menu include sarsaparilla and ginger. Originally published as a stereoview.

Source: Library of Congress.

Early Photo of Fort Lafayette Taken From Fort Hamilton in New York City (1860)

 

Photo of Fort Lafayette taken from Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, New York City, c. 1860. Taken by photographer Platt Babbitt and originally published as a glass stereoview.

Source: J. Paul Getty Museum.

Photo of a Group of Mostly Teenagers Posing in a Street in the Five Points Neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, New York (1870's)

Portrait of a group of mostly teenagers posing with a bakery wagon and what might be carts in a street of the Five Points neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, New York, c. 1870s. Originally published as a stereoview by L. D. & Co.

Source: Library of Congress.

Photo of Writer Henry Tuckerman Posing in His Office in New York City, New York (1861)

 

Portrait of writer Henry Tuckerman posing in his office in a building along West 10th Street in New York City, New York, c. 1861. Taken by photographer Sigismund Beer and originally published as a stereoview.

Source: Library of Congress.

Photo of Wall Street Including the Old United States Custom House in the Distance in New York City, New York (1870's)

View of Wall Street with the old United States Custom House visible in the distance at far left in New York City, New York, c. 1870s. Today, the renovated US Custom House building is known as 55 Wall Street. Originally published as a stereoview.

Source: Rijksmuseum.

Portrait of Two Men Posing in the Interior of the Merchants' Exchange Building Along Wall Street in New York City Taken By George Stacy (1860)

Portrait of two men posing in the interior of the Merchants' Exchange building along Wall Street in New York City, New York, c. 1860. Taken by photographer George Stacy. Today, a renovated version of the building is known as 55 Wall Street.

Source: New York Public Library.

Two Portraits of Men Posing in the Interior of the Paul & Curtis Photography Store Along Broadway in New York City, c. 1860s

 

 

Two portraits of men posing in the interior of the Paul & Curtis photography store along Broadway in New York City, New York, c. 1860s.

Source: Library of Congress.

Link to my video collection of photos of the interior of businesses in New York City.

Carte De Visite Portrait of a Group of Unidentified Schoolgirls (1870′s)

Carte de visite portrait of a group of unidentified schoolgirls, c. 1870′s. By New York City photographer John G. Müller.

Source: New York Public Library.

Portrait of the Prince of Wales Taken in Mathew Brady’s Studio on Broadway in New York City (1860)

Portrait of the Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII) taken in Mathew Brady’s studio on Broadway in New York City, October 13, 1860. Attributed to Mathew Brady.

Source: National Archives and Records Administration.

Stereoview of a Crowd Watching Militiamen Preparing Cannons to Fire a Salute in Honor of the Arrival of Japan’s First Diplomatic Mission to the United States in New York City (1860)

View of a crowd watching militiamen preparing cannons to fire a salute in honor of the arrival of Japan’s first diplomatic mission to the United States in New York City, June 16, 1860. By Edward Anthony.

Source: Library of Congress.

Carte De Visite Portrait of Actress Kitty Dowd Wearing a Costume Titled “The Devil’s Auction” Probably Taken in New York City (1867)

Carte de visite portrait of actress Kitty Dowd wearing a costume titled “The Devil’s Auction” probably taken in New York City, 1867. By J. Gurney and Son.

Source: Library of Congress.

Stereoview of Russian Warships in New York Harbor Probably During the American Civil War (1860′s)

Stereoview of Russian warships in New York Harbor probably during the American Civil War, c. 1860′s. The smoke emanating from the Russian warship in the center appears to be from it firing a salute. By George Stacy.

Source: Library of Congress.

Carte De Visite View of the Bank of the Republic Building Draped in Mourning and a Busy Broadway in New York City, New York (1865)

Carte de visite view of a busy Broadway in New York City, New York, c. 1865. The Bank of the Republic building visible on the corner is draped in mourning possibly in memory of Abraham Lincoln. By George Stacy.

Source: Library of Congress.

Carte De Visite Portrait of a Crying Toddler Titled “Young America” (1862)

Carte de visite portrait of a crying toddler titled “Young America,” probably taken in a photography studio on Broadway in New York City, 1862. Also possibly retouched. By Edward Anthony.

Source: Library of Congress.

Carte De Visite Portrait of a Man Believed to be American Photographer George Stacy Looking Through a Microscope (1860′s)

Carte de visite portrait of a man believed to be American photographer George Stacy looking through a microscope probably in his studio on Broadway in New York City, New York, c. 1860′s. Attributed to George Stacy.

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Portrait of a Police Officer Only Identified as Mr. Leonard Posing in an Art Gallery Possibly at the 1864 Metropolitan Fair in New York City

Portrait of a police officer only identified as Mr. Leonard posing in an art gallery possibly at the 1864 Metropolitan Fair in New York City, New York. Attributed to Mathew Brady.

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Hand-Colored Stereoview of Horse-Drawn Omnibuses and Other Horse-Drawn Vehicles in a Street in New York City, New York (1859)

Hand-colored stereoview of horse-drawn omnibuses and other horse-drawn vehicles in a street in New York City, New York, c. 1859. Originally titled “South-Ferry, New York. Arrival and departure of omnibuses to all parts of the city.” By E. and H. T. Anthony and Company.

Source.

Stereoview Portrait of Butchers Posing With Meats at Washington Market in New York City (1883)

Stereoview portrait of butchers posing with meats at Washington Market in New York City, New York, 1883. By B. W. Kilburn.

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Animated Stereoview Portrait of Four Bootblacks Posing With Two of Their Customers in Manhattan, New York City (1870's)

Animated stereoview portrait of four bootblacks posing with two of their customers in Manhattan, New York City, New York, c. 1875.

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View of a Busy Broadway in New York City, New York (1861)

View of a busy Broadway in New York City, New York, 1861. A military recruitment office is visible in the bottom right. From Miller's Photographic History of the Civil War.