George R Cromwell Collection (page 3)

Parade Grounds, San Antonio, Texas, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Parade Grounds, San Antonio, Texas, c1897. Fort Sam Houston is a U.S. Army post in San Antonio, Texas. Construction began in mid 1870s From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof

Lake in Wade Park, Cleveland, Ohio, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Lake in Wade Park, Cleveland, Ohio, c1897. The sites early owner, Jeptha Wade, began to develop it into a park in 1872 From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R

Cliff House and Seal Rocks, San Francisco, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Cliff House and Seal Rocks, San Francisco, c1897. Victorian chateau built by Adolph Sutro on the headland of Ocean Beach. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R

Delaware Water Gap, Monroe County, Penn, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Delaware Water Gap, Monroe County, Penn, c1897. On the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania the Delaware River cuts through a ridge of the Appalachian Mountains

On Governors Creek, Ocklawaha River, Florida, c1897. Creator: Unknown
On Governors Creek, Ocklawaha River, Florida, c1897. The Ocklawaha River is principal tributary of the St. Johns River and was used extensively in the 19th century

Public Library Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Public Library Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota, c1897. Built in 1889 on Tenth Street and Hennepin Avenue, the library contained an art gallery primarily of work from the collection of TB Walker.From

The Old San Hipolito Convent, City of Mexico, c1897. Creator: Unknown
The Old San Hipolito Convent, City of Mexico, c1897. Convent dating from the 16th century, founded by Hernan Cortes and his companions

Valley of the Bow River, Alberta, Canada, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Valley of the Bow River, Alberta, Canada, c1897. Fur trader James Gaddy and the Hudsons Bay Company explorer David Thompson are considered the first Europeans to see the Bow River

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, c1897. Charles Hart was the first Euro-American to settle here in 1835, followed that year by 17 other families. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof

Court House, Louisville, Kentucky, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Court House, Louisville, Kentucky, c1897. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N. Greig & Co. London, c1897]

Jefferson Hills, Louisville, Kentucky, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Jefferson Hills, Louisville, Kentucky, c1897. Louisville, named after King Louis XVI of France, was founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark

Summit Avenue in Winter, St. Paul, Minnesota, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Summit Avenue in Winter, St. Paul, Minnesota, c1897. Summit Avenue, known for being the longest avenue of Victorian homes in the United States

In the Berkshire Hills, Massachusetts, c1897. Creator: Unknown
In the Berkshire Hills, Massachusetts, c1897. The Berkshires are a range of the Appalachian Mountains. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N

Court House, Omaha, Nebraska, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Court House, Omaha, Nebraska, c1897. The second Douglas County Courthouse was opened on May 28, 1885. Joe Coe was lynched outside this building in 1891

Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, showing Mount Pisgah, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, showing Mount Pisgah, c1897. The Mauch Chunk and Summit railroad operated between 1828 and 1932 delivering coal to barges in the mountains of Pennsylvania

The Combing Wave, New Jersey Coast, c1897. Creator: Unknown
The Combing Wave, New Jersey Coast, c1897. Offshore winds on the Atlantic coast. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N. Greig & Co. London, c1897]

Home of Jefferson Davis, Beauvoir, Louisiana, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Home of Jefferson Davis, Beauvoir, Louisiana, c1897. Beauvoir estate at Biloxi, Mississippi, purchased in 1873 by planter Samuel Dorsey and home to Jefferson Davis from 1877 to 1889

Scene in Mississippi, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Scene in Mississippi, c1897. Land clearance for plantations altered the Deltas ecology, increasing the severity of flooding. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R

The Cathedral, City of Mexico, c1897. Creator: Unknown
The Cathedral, City of Mexico, c1897. Built from 1573 to 1813, on the site of the Templo Mayor, a former sacred Aztec city with original designs by Claudio de Arciniega

Main Street, Butte City, Montana, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Main Street, Butte City, Montana, c1897. Established in 1864 as a mining camp, Butte became one of the largest copper boomtowns in the American West

Among the Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Among the Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence, c1897. Kayak moored in the archipelago of 1, 864 islands on the Canadian US border. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof

Winfield Scott Statue, Washington, D. C. c1897. Creator: Unknown
Winfield Scott Statue, Washington, D.C. c1897. Equestrian statue and Civil War monument on granite plinth, honouring Winfield Scott, an American military commander by Henry Kirke Brown

Treasury Building, Washington, D. C. c1897. Creator: Unknown
Treasury Building, Washington, D.C. c1897. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue the Neoclassical East Wing of the Treasury building was designed by architect Robert Mills

Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, c1897. The land where Main street sits was originally purchased by Henry McKenney on 2 June 1862. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof

Needle Mountains, Canyon of the Rio de las Animas, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Needle Mountains, Canyon of the Rio de las Animas, c1897. Spanish explorer Juan Maria de Rivera recorded the name " Rio de las Animas" in 1765

Ottawa, Canada, from Rideau Falls, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Ottawa, Canada, from Rideau Falls, c1897. Rideau Falls in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, where the Rideau River falls into the Ottawa River

Manitou, Colorado, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Manitou, Colorado, c1897. Known for its mineral springs and mountain landscapes, Manitou Springs is a resort city in Colorado. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R

Washington Statue, Public Garden, Boston, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Washington Statue, Public Garden, Boston, c1897. Equestrian Statue of George Washington, by Thomas Ball, 1869, in the first botanical garden in America

Washington Bridge, Harlem River, New York, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Washington Bridge, Harlem River, New York, c1897. Arch bridge connecting Manhattan with the Bronx in New York City. Opened December 1, 1888, designed by Charles C. Schneider and Wilhelm Hildenbrand

A Bay in Lac la Belle, Oconomowoc, c1897. Creator: Unknown
A Bay in Lac la Belle, Oconomowoc, c1897. The first white person in the area was Amable Vicau who established a trading post in 1827. White settlers soon followed

State Capitol, Hartford, Connecticut, c1897. Creator: Unknown
State Capitol, Hartford, Connecticut, c1897. Connecticut State Capitol built187--1878 by architect Richard M. Upjohn in Eastlake Movement and Gothic Revival style architecture

Mississippi River Steamer, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Mississippi River Steamer, c1897. Steamboats played a major role in the 19th-century development of the Mississippi River. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R

Position held by Union Sharpshooters at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Position held by Union Sharpshooters at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, c1897. The Sharpshooters were an infantry regiment serving in the Union Army during the American Civil War

The Pool, Franconia Range, White Mountains, c1897. Creator: Unknown
The Pool, Franconia Range, White Mountains, c1897. A secluded swimming pool in the White Mountains, New Hampshire. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell

The Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania, c1897. Creator: Unknown
The Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania, c1897. The longest river in East Coast United States leading to the Atlantic Ocean. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R

Old Court House, Bowling Green, Virginia, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Old Court House, Bowling Green, Virginia, c1897. Caroline County Courthouse, built c1830, in Jeffersonian Roman Revival style. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R

Hot Springs, Helena, Montana, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Hot Springs, Helena, Montana, c1897. Broadwater Natatorium, built in 1889 by Charles Broadwater during the Gold Rush. The hotel was permanently closed in 1941 after damage by earthquakes in 1935

The Mall, Central Park, New York, c1897. Creator: Unknown
The Mall, Central Park, New York, c1897. A pedestrian esplanade in Central Park, Manhattan designed to plans by plan of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux

Wisconsin Street and Broadway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Wisconsin Street and Broadway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, c1897. City in the Midwestern United States, the first Europeans were French Catholic Jesuit missionaries

Old Dunkards Church, Antietam, Maryland, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Old Dunkards Church, Antietam, Maryland, c1897. Dunker Church built in 1852, and central to the Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862 during the American Civil War

Church of La Santisma, City of Mexico, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Church of La Santisma, City of Mexico, c1897. La Santisima Church built between 1755 and 1783 with Spanish baroque stucco facade. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo

Falls of Montmorency, Quebec, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Falls of Montmorency, Quebec, c1897. Waterfall on the Montmorency river, 30 metres higher than Niagara. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N

Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, Del, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, Del, c1897. Holy Trinity Church, also known as Old Swedes was consecrated in 1699, by a predominantly Swedish congregation formerly of the colony of New Sweden

Tyrone, Penn, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Tyrone, Penn, c1897. Tyrone is a borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, an outlet for coal and noted for the manufacture of paper products

Great Glacier, Selkirk Mountains, Canada, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Great Glacier, Selkirk Mountains, Canada, c1897. Illecillewaet Glacier in in the Selkirk Mountains, a sub-range of the Columbia Mountains in British Columbia, Canada

City Hall, Winnipeg, Manitoba, c1897. Creator: Unknown
City Hall, Winnipeg, Manitoba, c1897. Designed in less than a month by Winnipeg architects Barber and Barber, and built between 1883

Riverside Avenue, Spokane, Washington, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Riverside Avenue, Spokane, Washington, c1897. In the early 19th century, the Northwest Fur Company sent two fur trappers west of the Rocky Mountains

Fen Lake, near Georgetown, Colorado, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Fen Lake, near Georgetown, Colorado, c1897. Georgetown was established in 1859 during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C

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"George R. Cromwell: Capturing the Beauty of America's Landscapes, c1897" Step into the world of George R. Cromwell as he embarks on a journey across America, capturing breathtaking scenes that will leave you in awe. From the mighty Missouri River below Great Falls, Montana to the enchanting Natural Bridge in Virginia, Cromwell's lens transports us to stunning locations that seem frozen in time. Witness the sheer power and majesty of Niagara Falls as captured by this talented photographer. The cascading waters create a mesmerizing spectacle that is sure to take your breath away. And just when you think you've seen it all, Cromwell takes us to Mountain House at Cresson Springs, Pennsylvania – a tranquil retreat nestled amidst nature's embrace. Travel westward with him along Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington and experience the vibrant energy of this bustling cityscape. Or venture south to Florida where loading oranges on the Ocklawaha River becomes an art form through his lens - showcasing both beauty and industry intertwined. Cromwell's exploration continues as he visits Green Island on Lake George, New York - a serene oasis surrounded by crystal-clear waters and lush greenery. His camera then takes us beyond American borders to Mexico City's Gallery of the School of LA Paz (Vizeainas), offering glimpses into another culture rich with history and artistry. Back home again, we find ourselves strolling down Tremont Street and The Common in Boston - witnessing its timeless charm preserved through Cromwell's photographs. And no collection would be complete without paying homage to our nation's capital; behold The Capitol building standing tall against Washington D. C. 's skyline. But it isn't just landscapes that captivate George R. Cromwell; his lens also turns towards history itself at Devil’s Den in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – immortalizing one of America’s most significant battlefields from the Civil War.