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Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio
Daguerreotype image of a steamboat on the Cincinnati waterfront in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1848. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio
Daguerreotype image of a steamboat on the Cincinnati waterfront in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1848. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha, Nebraska
View of J.A. Roeder, Druggist, a store on Union Pacific Block, 16th & Webster, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, date unknown. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Bear River City, Wyoming

Bear River City, Wyoming
View of Bear River City (Hell on Wheels Town), a settlement on the Union Pacific route which boasted 200 inhabitants at the time of this photograph. Bear River City, Wyoming, USA, 1867

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts
Engraving showing a rendition of the Charles River Bridge. Boston, Massachusetts, USA, early 19th Century

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio
Daguerreotype image of a steamboat and other craft on the Cincinnati waterfront in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1848. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
View along Main Street in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 1867. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio
Daguerreotype image of the Cincinnati waterfront in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1848. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
Lithograph depicting Chicago, as it was showing an aerial view of Chicago from above Lake Michigan, showing the city as it looked before the Great Chicago Fire in October 1871

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Engraving depicting a View in Third Street, from Spruce Street, Philadelphia showing people walking and a horse-drawn carriage. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19th Century

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Pullman, Chicago

Pullman, Chicago
Drawing depicting Block Fourteen, in Fulton Street, Pullman, with three hundred occupants, on the southside of Chicago, Illinois, USA, 19th Century. (photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Donnellys Hotel, 4th Street at Pine, beside Downings Cheap Store, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, circa 1860. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
Engraving depicting the Great Salt Lake City in 1853, looking south, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 1853. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dougherty Ship Joiner at 757 Swanson Street, Philadelphia, photographed by John Moran. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, circa 1868. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: New York City, New York

New York City, New York
Panoramic view of New York City, as seen from the Brooklyn Tower at Brooklyn Bridge prior to the placing of the cables. New York City, New York, USA, 1876. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
Pen and ink wash by Frederick Piercy, depicting the Great Salt Lake City in 1853, looking south, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 1853. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: New York City, New York

New York City, New York
Fifth Avenue looking south from 35th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, circa 1880. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Engraving depicting people walking along the road in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 18th Century. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Washington DC

Washington DC
Engraving by T. Cartwright depicting an View of George Town and the Federal City, or the City of Washington before its development into the federal city. Washington DC, USA, 1801

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: The Rocky Mountains

The Rocky Mountains
Illustration titled The Rocky Mountains. Emigrants Crossing The Plains, depicting a wagon train passing through the mountains. USA, date unknown. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Cattle-Loading

Cattle-Loading
Illustration depicting cattle-loading, as seen in Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper. USA, circa 1877. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Peru, South America

Peru, South America
Woodcut depicting silver refining and mining in Peru, South America, date unknown. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: A Gold Hunter

A Gold Hunter
Lithograph by Henry R. Robinson with the caption A Gold Hunter on his way to California, via St. Louis, depicting a man carrying a shovel, pans and a pick axe. USA, circa 1849

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Western Settlement

Western Settlement
A wagon train arriving at an unspecified Western settlement. USA, date unknown. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Corrientes, Argentina

Corrientes, Argentina
Lithograph depicting the Marque des bestiaux au rincon de Luna. Province de Corrientes. Cowboys brand cattle in the province of Corrientes, Argentina

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Northern Plains Blizzard

Northern Plains Blizzard
Illustration depicting the blizzard on the Northern Plains in 1877, showing a number of wagons and dead cattle in the snow. USA, circa 1877. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Baltimore-Reister Town Road

Baltimore-Reister Town Road
Engraving after a drawing by Francis Blackwell Mayer, A Toll Gate on the Baltimore-Reister town Road, depicting people and wagons at the toll gate. Maryland, USA. Date unknown

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Camp Commanche

Camp Commanche
Engraving with the caption Camp Comanche, depicting a wagon train formed into a circle as they bed down for the night, taken from Commerce of the Prairies by Josiah Gregg. USA, 1844

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: The Overland Route

The Overland Route
Illustration titled The Overland Route, depicting a wagon train taking a rest, taken from Life On The Plains by Delano. USA, 1854. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Commerce Of The Prairies

Commerce Of The Prairies
Engraving depicting the arrival of a caravan at Santa Fe, taken from Commerce of the Prairies by Josiah Gregg. New Mexico, USA, circa 1844. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Crossing The Plains

Crossing The Plains
Series of illustrations titled Crossing The Plains, from Hutchins Panoramic Scenes, depicting Emigrant train passing Wind River Mountain, Sioux Indians, Indians Chasing Buffaloes, Scotts Bluffs

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Wonders Of Yellowstone

Wonders Of Yellowstone
Engraving depicting men and horses climbing a mountain path with the title The Wonders Of The Yellowstone. USA, circa 1871. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: The Bar Of A Gambling Saloon

The Bar Of A Gambling Saloon
Illustration depicting The Bar of a Gambling Saloon, with men standing at the bar, and a drunk slumped in a chair. USA, date unknown. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Uintah Mountains

Uintah Mountains
Mormons surveying under difficulties for the Union Pacific Railroad Company at the Uintah Mountains, Utah, USA, date unknown. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Fleeing Yellow Fever

Fleeing Yellow Fever
Illustration by Sol Eytinge, with the caption En Route For Kansas - Fleeing From The Yellow Fever, taken from Harpers Weekly, depicting black people fleeing to escape the Yellow Fever

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Womens Rights

Womens Rights
Illustration with the caption The Senate Chamber As It May Be. Depicting women in the Senate. From Woman: her Rights, Wrongs, Privileges and Responsibilities by L.P. Brockett. USA, circa 1870

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Jamestown, Virginia

Jamestown, Virginia
Engraving depicting Jamestown in 1622, Virginia, Enlarged from a cut in the Scheeps-Togt van Anthony Chester Na Virginia, gedaan in het jaar, 1620. Jamestown, Virginia, USA, circa 1622

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Homes of Our Forefathers

Homes of Our Forefathers
Drawings depicting The Pierce House, Dorchester (top) and The Curtis House, W. Roxbury, From the Homes of Our Forefathers series. New Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, circa 1883

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: A History of New York

A History of New York
Lithograph depiction of Peter Stuyvesants Army entering New Amsterdam, a humorous long parade of servicemen in traditional costume approaching the city walls

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Homes of Our Forefathers

Homes of Our Forefathers
Drawings depicting The Alden House, Duxbury (top) and The Standish House, Duxbury, From the Homes of Our Forefathers series. Duxbury is now know as New Plymouth

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: The Overland Mail

The Overland Mail
Illustration depicting The Overland Mail Starting From San Francisco For The East, depicting a crowd watching as a horse-drawn carriage prepares to leave. San Francisco, California, USA, circa 1800s

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Capitol In Washington DC, 1800

Capitol In Washington DC, 1800
Illustration depicting the Capitol in 1800 in Washington DC, USA, circa 1800. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: The Procession

The Procession
Engraving by E. Tisdale, with the caption The Procession, depicting Colonists escorting a carriage in which sit two loyalists, one of whom appears to have been tarred and feathered

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Stamp Act Protest

Stamp Act Protest
Illustration with the caption New Hampshire. Stamp Master in Effigy, Massachusetts. Depicting protestors of the Stamp Act burning the stamp master in effigy

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: The American Rattle Snake

The American Rattle Snake
Cartoon by James Gillray The American Rattle Snake. The cartoon shows American snake, the emblem used by Americans as a device on their flag before the adoption of the stars and stripes

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Battle of Lexington

Battle of Lexington
Painting depicting the Battle of Lexington, after initial skirmishes between British soldiers and American colonists that marked the beginning of the American Revolution

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Siege of Susquehanna Fort

Siege of Susquehanna Fort
Illustration depicting the Siege of Susquehanna Fort in Maryland by the English. Susquehanna, Maryland, USA, circa 1775. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: The Redeemed Captive

The Redeemed Captive
Illustration for the frontispiece of The Redeemed Captive by John Williams, which tells the story of when a party of French and Indians attacked Deerfield, Massachusetts, in 1704



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