Lake Erie Collection

Erie Canal route
Map of the Erie Canal across New York state, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812
British and American ships engaged in the Battle of Lake Erie, 1813. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Niagara Falls on the Niagara River that connects Lakes Ontario and Erie, American Falls on the left, and Horseshoe Falls on the right, New York State, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Colonial Pennsylvania map, 1750s
Map of the " Province of Pennsilvania, " 1756. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an 18th-century illustration

Oliver H. Perrys note proclaiming his Lake Erie victory: " We have met the enemy and they are ours." Woodcut with watercolor wash

Ontario, 1870s
Map of Ontario, Canada, 1870s. Printed color lithograph

1883 Ohio State Map

MAP: WESTERN RESERVE. Map of the Connecticut Western Reserve on Lake Erie, later to become the northeastern part of the state of Ohio

Lake Erie grain boat in a snowstorm
Steamship carrying grain on Lake Erie in a snowstorm, headed for Buffalo, New York, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New York, Buffalo, Lake Erie. Buffalo Lighthouse (aka Chinamans Light), circa 1833. Its the oldest structure in the city of Buffalo. Great Lakes Seaway Trail

Ohio 1852 Map

Glimpse of Sandusky, from St. Pauls Church, 1872. Creator: John Douglas Woodward
Glimpse of Sandusky, from St. Pauls Church, 1872. View of the town of Sandusky, Ohio, on the shore of Lake Erie, USA

The Great Lakes, ISS image C016 / 3870
The Great Lakes. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the Great Lakes of the USA and Canada. North is towards upper right. Here, the ISS is over a point to the southeast of Nova Scotia

US Navy Commander Oliver Hazard Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

La Hontan's map of the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence valley 1703. Hand-colored woodcut Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an 18th-century illustration

City of Cleveland, from Reservoir Walk, 1872. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
City of Cleveland, from Reservoir Walk, 1872. View from the top of the Kentucky Street Reservoir at Franklin Avenue, with Lake Erie in the distance, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

USA, New York, Western New York, Buffalo, harborfront from Lake Erie, sunset

Map of southern Ohio, c.1900 (engraving)
533168 Map of southern Ohio, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the southern part of Ohio, United States, with inset maps of Cincinnati and Cleveland, circa 1902)

map of Detroit, c.1900 (engraving)
532755 map of Detroit, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Detroit, Michigan, and the Detroit River, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Cleveland, c.1900 (engraving)
532746 Map of Cleveland, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Cleveland, Ohio, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Buffalo and the Niagara Frontier, c.1900 (engraving)
532728 Map of Buffalo and the Niagara Frontier, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Buffalo, New York, and the Niagara Frontier, circa 1900)

City of Erie (Pennsylvania), c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
City of Erie (Pennsylvania), c1900

Sunset across the harbor, Buffalo, N.Y. c.between 1910 and 1920. Cargo ships in background

Needle's eye, Gibraltar, Put-in-Bay, Ohio, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Needle's eye, Gibraltar, Put-in-Bay, Ohio, between 1880 and 1899

Brown electric hoist, unloading ore, Buffalo, N.Y. c1908. Creator: Unknown
Brown electric hoist, unloading ore, Buffalo, N.Y. c1908

The Perry Memorial, Put-In-Bay, Ohio, c1912. Creator: Unknown
The Perry Memorial, Put-In-Bay, Ohio, c1912

Harbor entrance and lights, Buffalo, N.Y. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Harbor entrance and lights, Buffalo, N.Y. c.between 1910 and 1920. "Juniata" on steamboat

Coal dumping plant, Conneaut, Ohio, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Coal dumping plant, Conneaut, Ohio, ca 1900

Clam shell ore unloading plant, Conneaut, Ohio, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Clam shell ore unloading plant, Conneaut, Ohio, ca 1900

Harbor entrance, Ashtabula, Ohio, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Harbor entrance, Ashtabula, Ohio, c1900

Erie, Pennsylvania, USA downtown cityscape on the lake in the morning

Cleveland, Ohio, USA downtown city skyline and harbor at twilight

Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry transferring from US Brig Lawrence to US Brig Niagra during the Battle of Lake
KW353634 Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry transferring from US Brig Lawrence to US Brig Niagra during the Battle of Lake Erie (litho) by English School

20th Century Limited, New York Central Railroad train from New York to Chicago
6014727 20th Century Limited, New York Central Railroad train from New York to Chicago, travelling along the south shore of Lake Erie (colour litho) by English School

Our Artist in the United States, IX (engraving)
1053978 Our Artist in the United States, IX (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artist in the United States, IX)

Perry Monument, Cleveland, Lake Erie (engraving)
724949 Perry Monument, Cleveland, Lake Erie (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perry Monument, Cleveland, Lake Erie)

The Building of the "Griffon"(colour litho)
2790367 The Building of the " Griffon" (colour litho) by Kyle

A new and general map of the middle dominion belonging to the United States
696116 A new and general map of the middle dominion belonging to the United States, 14th May 1794 (colour litho) by Whittle, James (1757-1818) and Laurie

The Griffin Entering the Harbor at Mackinaw, August 27th 1679, 1847-48 (oil on canvas)
5858118 The Griffin Entering the Harbor at Mackinaw, August 27th 1679, 1847-48 (oil on canvas) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); 38x56.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Last of the Season, a Grain Steamer making for Buffalo, Lake Erie (engraving)
1594621 The Last of the Season, a Grain Steamer making for Buffalo, Lake Erie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last of the Season)

First Sailing of the Griffin on Lake Erie, August 7th 1679, 1847-48 (oil on canvas)
5858117 First Sailing of the Griffin on Lake Erie, August 7th 1679, 1847-48 (oil on canvas) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); 37.8x56.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Battle for Lake Erie (engraving)
961624 Battle for Lake Erie (engraving) by Powell, William Henry (1823-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle for Lake Erie, Battle of Put-in-Bay, was fought on 10 September 1813)

Commodore Perrys victory on Lake Erie, 10 September 1813 (colour litho)
1127240 Commodore Perrys victory on Lake Erie, 10 September 1813 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Battle of Lake Erie. Perry Victorious closing scene of the Action from Army
3239904 Battle of Lake Erie. Perry Victorious closing scene of the Action from Army and Navy Magazine, pub. 1840 (coloured engraving) by Evans, J

Duck-Shooting at Long Point Island, on Lake Erie (engraving)
1626151 Duck-Shooting at Long Point Island, on Lake Erie (engraving) by Whymper, Charles (1853-1941) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duck-Shooting at Long Point Island, on Lake Erie)

First Sailing of the Griffin on Lake Erie. August 7, 1679, 1847 / 1848
First Sailing of the Griffin on Lake Erie. August 7, 1679, 1847/1848

Canada, Ontario, Selkirk. Morning light on rocky shoreline of Lake Erie. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont. com

Canada, Ontario, Point Pelee National Park. Driftwood on Lake Erie shoreline at sunrise. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont. com

Lake Erie, from Bluff, Mouth of Rocky River, 1872. Creator: John J. Harley
Lake Erie, from Bluff, Mouth of Rocky River, 1872. Exposed tree-roots on a headland overlooking Lake Erie, near Cleveland, Ohio, USA

City of Buffalo, 1872. Creator: William Wellstood
City of Buffalo, 1872. View of Buffalo, New York State, USA, showing tree-lined avenues, open spaces, and Lake Erie in the distance

Erie, from Federal Hill, 1872. Creator: John Douglas Woodward
Erie, from Federal Hill, 1872. View of the town of Erie on the southern shore of Lake Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Battle of Lake Erie, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Battle of Lake Erie, (1878)

Canada, Ontario, Point Pelee National Park. Driftwood on Lake Erie shore. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Canada, Ontario, Port Bruce. Waves on Lake Erie. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Southern Belle Between Toronto, Niagara and Buffalo, in connection with Canada Southern Railroad, mid-late 19th century

SYMBOL: WAR OF 1812. Slogan on the flag of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perrys flagship, the Lawrence, during the Battle of Lake Erie, 10 September 1813

Entrance to the Erie Canal at Buffalo, New York, 1880s
Lake Erie freighters and Erie Canal barges along the waterfront of Buffalo, New York, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Walk-in-the-Water steamboat on Lake Erie, 1818
Lake Erie steamboat " Walk-in-the-Water, " 1818. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ohios early land divisions
Land division and early settlements in Ohio Territory. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

French map of the Great Lakes, 1703
La Hontans map of the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence valley, 1703. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an 18th century illustration

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Bicentennial Tower located on Lake Erie and overlooking Presque Isle State Park and downtown Erie in Pennsylvania

Michigan 1852 Map

Antquie Map of the United States
Vintage map of the United States of America from 1837

LOCOMOTIVE: SANDUSKY, 1837. The Mad River and Lake Erie Railroads Sandusky
LOCOMOTIVE: SANDUSKY, 1837

ERIE CANAL OPENING, 1825. New York Governor DeWitt Clinton pouring water from Lake Erie into the Atlantic Ocean at the Grand Erie Canal Celebration in New York Harbor, 4 November 1825

THE BEATLES, 1964. The Beatles playing in Lake Erie during a trip to Cleveland, Ohio to play a concert, 1964. Left to right: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perrys victory at Lake Erie, 10 September 1813, during the War of 1812. Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier after Napoleon Sarony, circa 1840s

US fleet of Oliver H Perry during his naval victory over the British on Lake Erie in 1813 during the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Beavers at work below Niagara Falls, early 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut from Molls New and Exact Map

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Ice-Covered Trees And Rocks Along The Shore Of Lake Erie In Point Pelee National Park; Ontario Canada

Action on Lake Erie, c1814. Artists: Thomas Sully, Francis Kearny
Action on Lake Erie, c1814. On 10 September 1813, a British and American flotillas fought the Battle of Lake Erie

Calgary cityscape with Peace Bridge, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North America

Michigan, Lake Erie, Detroit River, Wyandotte. Detroit River Light (aka Bar Point Shoal), circa 1885

USA, Ohio, Cleveland and Lake Erie, satellite image
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New York 1852 Map

New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland 1852 Map

Middle States 1852 Map

Western States 1852 Map

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"Discover the Majestic Beauty of Lake Erie: A Gateway to Natural Wonders and Historical Treasures" Immerse yourself in the breathtaking allure of Lake Erie, a magnificent body of water that holds countless stories within its depths. As you stand on its shores, envision the powerful Niagara Falls cascading into this vast lake, forming an awe-inspiring connection between two great bodies of water. Trace back history's footsteps along the Erie Canal route, which played a pivotal role in shaping America's industrial growth. Delve into tales from the Battle during the War of 1812, where brave souls fought for their nations amidst these very waters. Transport yourself to colonial Pennsylvania with a glimpse at a map from the 1750s, showcasing how early settlers navigated their way through this region. Explore the Connecticut Western Reserve on Lake Erie, later evolving into Ohio's northeastern part – an area rich in heritage and promise. Witness a hauntingly beautiful scene as a grain boat battles through snowstorms upon Lake Erie's surface – capturing resilience and determination against nature's might. Travel back to Ontario in the 1870s or explore Ohio through an intricately detailed state map from 1883 or even earlier versions like one dating back to 1852 - each offering glimpses into bygone eras. Marvel at Cleveland's iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum standing proudly alongside Lake Erie’s marina - where music legends' legacies come alive against this stunning backdrop. And let your imagination soar as you catch sight of Sandusky from St. Paul’s Church in 1872 - envisioning bustling streets filled with life during simpler times. Lake Erie beckons adventurers seeking both natural wonders and historical treasures alike. With its captivating landscapes and storied past, it invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey through time while embracing its boundless beauty.