Hudson River Collection (#23)

19th century copy of a map, 1780, of West Point on the Hudson River during the American Revolutionary War
PLAN OF WEST POINT, 1780. 19th century copy of a map, 1780, of West Point on the Hudson River during the American Revolutionary War

Wood engraving, American, 19th century
NEW YORK CITY MAP, 1766-7. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Battlefield plan of New York and Long Island during the American Revolutionary War, c1776
REVOLUTIONARY WAR PLAN. Battlefield plan of New York and Long Island during the American Revolutionary War, c1776

Bernard Ratzers map of New York, 1767, showing lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn
NEW YORK: MAP, 1767. Bernard Ratzers map of New York, 1767, showing lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn

Poughkeepsie Bridge, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Postcard. 1904, Poughkeepsie Bridge, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Postcard
Poughkeepsie Bridge, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Postcard. 1904, Poughkeepsie Bridge, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Postcard

The Incline Railway, Mount Beacon Postcard. ca. 1903, The Incline Railway, Mount Beacon Postcard

Casino on Summit, Mount Beacon Postcard. ca. 1903, Casino on Summit, Mount Beacon Postcard

Columbia University and the Hudson River, New York Postcard. 1903, Columbia University and the Hudson River, New York Postcard

Washington Irving Passing Poughkeepsie Bridge Postcard. ca. 1915-1930, Washington Irving Passing Poughkeepsie Bridge Postcard

Grants Tomb, Riverside Drive and Hudson River, New York Postcard. ca. 1915-1930, Grants Tomb, Riverside Drive and Hudson River, New York Postcard

Riverside Drive and Hudson River, New York Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, Riverside Drive and Hudson River, New York Postcard

Postcard of New York City Skyline at Night. ca. 1916, SKY-LINE BY NIGHT, NEW YORK CITY. Showing skyline of Manhattan from Jersey City

Birds Eye View Of New York City With The Hudson River And The New Jersey Waterfront On The Left, New York Harbor And Governors Island In The Right Foreground, Battery Park, Manhattan, The East River

COLBURNs BUTTE, IN KANNARRO CANYON. Thomas Moran (February 12, 1837 a
COLBURNs BUTTE, IN KANNARRO CANYON. Thomas Moran (February 12, 1837 A

Henry Hudson (c1550-1611) English navigator. Medal showing him ascending the Hudson River to Albany in 1609

NEW YORK AS A FAMILY- New York / Manhattan, Little Red Lighthouse with view across Hudson River
NEW YORK AS A FAMILY- New York/Manhattan, Little Red Lighthouse with view across Hudson River and up toward George Washington Bridge

USA, New York, New York City, Aerial view of Upper West Side
Aerial view of Upper West Side, New York - United States of America

USA, New York, New York City, Aerial view of Pier 86
Aerial view of Pier 86 on the west side of Manhattan, New York - United States of America

USA, New York City, Lower Manhattan
Aerial view of New York, Lower Manhattan - United States of America

Castle Point, Hoboken, New Jersey, 1808 C016 / 8976
Castle Point, Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. 19th-century artwork of the country house built by US inventor, lawyer and engineer John Stevens III (1749-1838)

North River steamboat replica, 1909 C016 / 2539
North River steamboat replica. Here named the Clermont but also known as the North River Steamboat (of Clermont), this was among the earliest commercially successful steamboats

Tuberculosis patients on the deck of a ferry in the Hudson River, New York. Photographed by the Brown Brothers, c1900
TUBERCULOSIS FERRY, c1900. Tuberculosis patients on the deck of a ferry in the Hudson River, New York. Photographed by the Brown Brothers, c1900

Modern office buildings, skyscrapers along lower West Side in New York City, New York, USA

In side view of the West Point Cathedral

The Hudson River and New York City, New York, USA

Empire State Building at left and Chrysler Building at right in New York City, New York, USA

Viewing the grounds at West Point NY

Pleasure boat on the Hudson River and New York City, New York, USA

The country west of Hudson River, occupied by the Continental Army under George Washington
HUDSON RIVER: MILITARY MAP. The country west of Hudson River, occupied by the Continental Army under George Washington. From a manuscript map drawn for Lord Stirling, 1779

Plan of the British attack on Forts Clinton and Montgomery on the Hudson River during the American Revolutionary War
REVOLUTIONARY WAR PLAN. Plan of the British attack on Forts Clinton and Montgomery on the Hudson River during the American Revolutionary War, October 1777

The landing of 6, 000 British soldiers under General Cornwallis at the foot of the Jersey Palisades near Fort Lee
CORNWALLIS: LANDING, 1776. The landing of 6, 000 British soldiers under General Cornwallis at the foot of the Jersey Palisades near Fort Lee on the Hudson River, 20 November 1776

The encampment of British forces under General John Burgoyne on the Hudson River near Stillwater and Saratoga
SARATOGA: ENCAMPMENT, 1777. The encampment of British forces under General John Burgoyne on the Hudson River near Stillwater and Saratoga, New York, from 20 September 1777

Relic of the great chain used by British forces to blockade the Hudson River during the Revolutionary War
WEST POINT: RIVER CHAIN. Relic of the great chain used by British forces to blockade the Hudson River during the Revolutionary War. Line engraving, 1868

George Washingtons headquarters near Newburgh, New York, 1782-83. Steel engraving, American, 1857
WASHINGTON: HEADQUARTERS. George Washingtons headquarters near Newburgh, New York, 1782-83. Steel engraving, American, 1857

The British attack on Fort Washington above the Hudson River in upper Manhattan, 16 November 1776
FORT WASHINGTON, 1776. The British attack on Fort Washington above the Hudson River in upper Manhattan, 16 November 1776, early in the Revolutionary War. Lithograph after a drawing by an eyewitness

Sketch of the Great Chain and Boom at the bottom of the Hudson River. Drawing, c1778
HUDSON RIVER: CHAIN, c1778. Sketch of the Great Chain and Boom at the bottom of the Hudson River. Drawing, c1778

The USS Nautilus, SSN-571, the worlds first nuclear submarine, photographed in New York Harbor, 1956
SUBMARINE: USS NAUTILUS. The USS Nautilus, SSN-571, the worlds first nuclear submarine, photographed in New York Harbor, 1956

NEW YORK: POUGHKEEPSIE. A view of Poughkeepsie, New York, and the Catskill Mountains on the Hudson River, from the shore of Sopos Island

WEST POINT, c1781. The Continental Army garrison at West Point on the Hudson River, New York, as it looked at the close of the Revolutionary War. Line engraving from New York Magazine, 1791

NEW JERSEY: PALISADES. The Steep Rocks on the West Side of Hudsons River; viewed from the North. Line engraving, American, 1791

STONY POINT, NEW YORK. View of Stony Point on the Hudson River, site of a British garrison, captured in 1779 by the Continental Army under General Anthony Wayne. Wood engraving, American, 1852

NEW YORK: CANALS, c1852. Canal boats on the North River, New York. Engraving by David B. Gulick, 1852

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1875. Design for the Statue of Liberty. Line engraving from the French newspaper Le Journal Illustr

HUDSON RIVER: CHAIN, c1778. Arrangement of the Great Chain and Boom placed across the Hudson River to block British ships during the American Revolution, c1778, with a detail of the boom above

NEW YORK: PRISON, 1797. The State Prison on the North (Hudson) River in lower Manhattan at Washington, Christopher and Perry Streets. Copper engraving, 1797, probably by William Birch

WEST POINT, 1780. West Point with its fortifications on the Hudson River, New York. Steel engaving, 19th century, after a drawing made in 1780

NEW NETHERLAND, 1635. Dutch engraved map, 1635, showing New Netherland, around the Noord (Hudson) River to just south of Cape Cod, and New England

POUGHKEEPSIE, c1840. View of Poughkeepsie on the Hudson River, New York. Wood engaving, American, c1840

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The majestic Hudson River flows gracefully through the heart of Manhattan, offering a breathtaking view of the city's iconic landmarks. As dusk settles over the bustling metropolis, an aerial perspective unveils a mesmerizing sight: Lower Manhattan adorned with shimmering lights and dominated by the towering Twin Towers that once stood tall. Tracing its path back in time, this river has witnessed significant historical events. It served as a vital route for the Erie Canal, connecting New York City to the Great Lakes and fueling trade and prosperity along its banks. The Otis Elevator Works factory in Yonkers stands as a testament to industrial innovation that thrived on these shores since 1853. Today, One World Trade Center proudly graces the Lower Manhattan skyline, symbolizing resilience and hope after tragedy struck on September 11th. The George Washington Bridge stretches across this mighty river towards New Jersey, linking communities and fostering connections. Even renowned French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau found himself drawn to this vibrant waterway. In 1959, he embarked on his underwater adventures from New York Harbor aboard his Diving Saucer docked alongside Calypso. While it carries tales of human achievements and endeavors, the it is home to Indian Point nuclear power station—a reminder of our reliance on technology for energy production but also raising concerns about environmental impact. As twilight paints hues of orange and pink across the sky, cruise ships glide peacefully along this historic river while offering passengers stunning views of Lower Manhattan's striking silhouette against nature's canvas. The World Financial Center Buildings stand tall across from their reflection in tranquil waters at dusk—an architectural marvel harmoniously blending with its surroundings. And who could forget Lady Liberty? Silhouetted against fiery sunsets or bathed in golden light during sunrise—she remains an enduring symbol of freedom embraced by millions who have sought refuge in America's embrace throughout history.