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Main Street Collection (#6)

"Exploring the Charming Main Street of Telluride, Colorado in Winter" Nestled in the heart of the picturesque town of Telluride, Colorado lies Main Street

Background imageMain Street Collection: The Main Street of Agra (engraving)

The Main Street of Agra (engraving)
1619477 The Main Street of Agra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Main Street of Agra. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 November 1858)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Khartoum, the White Nile, and Fashoda of To-Day (b / w photo)

Khartoum, the White Nile, and Fashoda of To-Day (b / w photo)
1629531 Khartoum, the White Nile, and Fashoda of To-Day (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khartoum, the White Nile, and Fashoda of To-Day)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Main street, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan, c. 1870s

Main street, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan, c. 1870s
Main street, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan, c.1870s

Background imageMain Street Collection: The Town Hall, Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)

The Town Hall, Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)
3092381 The Town Hall, Port Elizabeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town Hall, Port Elizabeth)

Background imageMain Street Collection: From Euston to Klondike, Main Street, Dawson City (engraving)

From Euston to Klondike, Main Street, Dawson City (engraving)
1606553 From Euston to Klondike, Main Street, Dawson City (engraving) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Euston to Klondike, Main Street, Dawson City)

Background imageMain Street Collection: The Germans in China, Scene in the Main Street, Tsingtau, Kiao-Chau (engraving)

The Germans in China, Scene in the Main Street, Tsingtau, Kiao-Chau (engraving)
1598513 The Germans in China, Scene in the Main Street, Tsingtau, Kiao-Chau (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Germans in China)

Background imageMain Street Collection: De Kaap Gold Fields, in the Transvaal, South Africa (engraving)

De Kaap Gold Fields, in the Transvaal, South Africa (engraving)
1594861 De Kaap Gold Fields, in the Transvaal, South Africa (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: De Kaap Gold Fields, in the Transvaal, South Africa)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Jessie Tarbox Beals, c. 1902 (b / w photo)

Jessie Tarbox Beals, c. 1902 (b / w photo)
SLS249175 Jessie Tarbox Beals, c.1902 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Background imageMain Street Collection: Louisiana Purchase Exposition at the Worlds Fair, 1904 (b / w photo)

Louisiana Purchase Exposition at the Worlds Fair, 1904 (b / w photo)
SLS249125 Louisiana Purchase Exposition at the Worlds Fair, 1904 (b/w photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Background imageMain Street Collection: Main Street, Winnipeg (b / w photo)

Main Street, Winnipeg (b / w photo)
6027718 Main Street, Winnipeg (b/w photo) by Canadian Photographer (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main Street, Winnipeg)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Timgad, Main Street (b / w photo)

Timgad, Main Street (b / w photo)
6006787 Timgad, Main Street (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timgad, Main Street. Illustration for Picturesque North Africa (Jarrolds, c 1925)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Main Street, Newhaven (engraving)

Main Street, Newhaven (engraving)
5203359 Main Street, Newhaven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main Street, Newhaven. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Background imageMain Street Collection: View of the cardo and the temple of Mithras (photo)

View of the cardo and the temple of Mithras (photo)
GDG279508 View of the cardo and the temple of Mithras (photo) by Roman; Tiddis, Algeria; (add.info.: Mithra; close to the city of Constantine, Tiddis was a very old Berber site)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Cardo and entry of Cosinius Market, High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD)

Cardo and entry of Cosinius Market, High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD)
GDG267059 Cardo and entry of Cosinius Market, High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); Djemila

Background imageMain Street Collection: Largs, Main Street (colour photo)

Largs, Main Street (colour photo)
3649566 Largs, Main Street (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Largs, Main Street)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Main Street of the City of Mandalay, the Royal Capital of Burmah; with the Kings Bazaar (engraving)

Main Street of the City of Mandalay, the Royal Capital of Burmah; with the Kings Bazaar (engraving)
1624933 Main Street of the City of Mandalay, the Royal Capital of Burmah; with the Kings Bazaar (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMain Street Collection: The Transvaal War, a General View of Ladysmith, Our Most Advanced Position in Natal (litho)

The Transvaal War, a General View of Ladysmith, Our Most Advanced Position in Natal (litho)
1592770 The Transvaal War, a General View of Ladysmith, Our Most Advanced Position in Natal (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War)

Background imageMain Street Collection: The War in the East, Montenegrin Sketches (engraving)

The War in the East, Montenegrin Sketches (engraving)
1602406 The War in the East, Montenegrin Sketches (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East, Montenegrin Sketches)

Background imageMain Street Collection: The Eastern Crisis, Views of Canea (litho)

The Eastern Crisis, Views of Canea (litho)
1597226 The Eastern Crisis, Views of Canea (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Crisis, Views of Canea)

Background imageMain Street Collection: The Relief of Ladysmith (litho)

The Relief of Ladysmith (litho)
1599482 The Relief of Ladysmith (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Ladysmith, in the Main Street of Ladysmith)

Background imageMain Street Collection: The Main Street of Irkutsk, Siberia (engraving)

The Main Street of Irkutsk, Siberia (engraving)
1103931 The Main Street of Irkutsk, Siberia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Main Street of Irkutsk, Siberia)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Japanese Soldiers in the Main Street of Fusan, Corea (litho)

Japanese Soldiers in the Main Street of Fusan, Corea (litho)
1048141 Japanese Soldiers in the Main Street of Fusan, Corea (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese Soldiers in the Main Street of Fusan, Corea)

Background imageMain Street Collection: The Fighting in Samoa, in and about Apia (engraving)

The Fighting in Samoa, in and about Apia (engraving)
1051859 The Fighting in Samoa, in and about Apia (engraving) by Destez, Paul (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting in Samoa, in and about Apia)

Background imageMain Street Collection: A South African Agricultural Show, Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony (engraving)

A South African Agricultural Show, Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony (engraving)
1061078 A South African Agricultural Show, Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A South African Agricultural Show)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Goyu, 1840-42 (woodblock print)

Goyu, 1840-42 (woodblock print)
6198530 Goyu, 1840-42 (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 23x35 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Background imageMain Street Collection: The Crisis in Samoa, Rebel Warriors marching down the Main Street of Apia (engraving)

The Crisis in Samoa, Rebel Warriors marching down the Main Street of Apia (engraving)
1598703 The Crisis in Samoa, Rebel Warriors marching down the Main Street of Apia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Samoa)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Cocos-Keeling Islands and their Uncrowned King, Mr G Clunies Ross (litho)

Cocos-Keeling Islands and their Uncrowned King, Mr G Clunies Ross (litho)
1598358 Cocos-Keeling Islands and their Uncrowned King, Mr G Clunies Ross (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocos-Keeling Islands and their Uncrowned King)

Background imageMain Street Collection: The Soudan Advance (litho)

The Soudan Advance (litho)
1598187 The Soudan Advance (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Advance. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 December 1897)

Background imageMain Street Collection: King Menelik at Home (b / w photo)

King Menelik at Home (b / w photo)
1605215 King Menelik at Home (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Menelik at Home. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 April 1896)

Background imageMain Street Collection: From Euston to Klondike (litho)

From Euston to Klondike (litho)
1606305 From Euston to Klondike (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Euston to Klondike. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 July 1898)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Polars Bears Drinking And Smoking (chromolitho)

Polars Bears Drinking And Smoking (chromolitho)
733320 Polars Bears Drinking And Smoking (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polar Bears Drinking And Smoking.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageMain Street Collection: German civilians and soldiers in Berlin, November 1918 (b / w photo)

German civilians and soldiers in Berlin, November 1918 (b / w photo)
SLS249154 German civilians and soldiers in Berlin, November 1918 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; eSchlesinger Library

Background imageMain Street Collection: Cincinnatti Landing, 1841 (litho)

Cincinnatti Landing, 1841 (litho)
AQS256878 Cincinnatti Landing, 1841 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imageMain Street Collection: Cincinnatti Post Office, Third Street, 1841 (litho)

Cincinnatti Post Office, Third Street, 1841 (litho)
AQS256877 Cincinnatti Post Office, Third Street, 1841 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Cincinnatti)

Background imageMain Street Collection: View of the Cardo (photo)

View of the Cardo (photo)
GDG233884 View of the Cardo (photo) by Roman; Tipasa, Algeria; (add.info.: Tipasa founded by the Phoenicians and made a Roman military colony by the emperor Claudius; Christianity introduced early)

Background imageMain Street Collection: The Main Street of Alwar (colour litho)

The Main Street of Alwar (colour litho)
2810638 The Main Street of Alwar (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Main Street of Alwar)

Background imageMain Street Collection: The late Empress Frederick (litho)

The late Empress Frederick (litho)
1629024 The late Empress Frederick (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Empress Frederick, the Main Street, Cronberg)

Background imageMain Street Collection: The Completion of the Trans-Siberian Railway (b / w photo)

The Completion of the Trans-Siberian Railway (b / w photo)
1628724 The Completion of the Trans-Siberian Railway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Completion of the Trans-Siberian Railway)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Sketches in Corea (engraving)

Sketches in Corea (engraving)
1627017 Sketches in Corea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Corea. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 May 1890)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Rambling Sketches, Waltham Abbey (engraving)

Rambling Sketches, Waltham Abbey (engraving)
1626434 Rambling Sketches, Waltham Abbey (engraving) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches, Waltham Abbey)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Gibraltar: A Motley Group in the Main Street (engraving)

Gibraltar: A Motley Group in the Main Street (engraving)
6020544 Gibraltar: A Motley Group in the Main Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Motley Group in the Main Street)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Children pitching pennies on the Main Street Fall River

Children pitching pennies on the Main Street Fall River
2911846 Children pitching pennies on the Main Street Fall River by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); (add.info.: Photograph of children pitching pennies on the Main Street Fall River)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Card, arch and Venus temple (on the left), High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD)

Card, arch and Venus temple (on the left), High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD)
GDG267061 Card, arch and Venus temple (on the left), High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); Djemila, Algeria; (add.info.: cardo)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Godalming High Street, Surrey, c. 1900 (sepia photo)

Godalming High Street, Surrey, c. 1900 (sepia photo)
XJF294078 Godalming High Street, Surrey, c.1900 (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: first town to introduce street lighting; ); English

Background imageMain Street Collection: New Orleans, c. 1905 (b / w photo)

New Orleans, c. 1905 (b / w photo)
SLS249127 New Orleans, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; eSchlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Background imageMain Street Collection: The Voyage of the SY 'Ceylon'to the Land of the Midnight Sun (engraving)

The Voyage of the SY "Ceylon"to the Land of the Midnight Sun (engraving)
1046396 The Voyage of the SY " Ceylon" to the Land of the Midnight Sun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Sketches of Montenegro (engraving)

Sketches of Montenegro (engraving)
1106969 Sketches of Montenegro (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Montenegro)

Background imageMain Street Collection: Unveiling the German National Monument on the Rhine (engraving)

Unveiling the German National Monument on the Rhine (engraving)
1107220 Unveiling the German National Monument on the Rhine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unveiling the German National Monument on the Rhine)




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"Exploring the Charming Main Street of Telluride, Colorado in Winter" Nestled in the heart of the picturesque town of Telluride, Colorado lies Main Street, a quintessential American street that perfectly captures the essence of this enchanting winter wonderland. As you stroll along this iconic street, your eyes are immediately drawn to the majestic Ajax Peak standing tall against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains. Meanwhile, on another coast across the country in East Hampton, New York State, Main Street exudes an air of sophistication and elegance. This bustling hub in the Hamptons invites visitors to indulge in upscale boutiques and fine dining establishments as they soak up Long Island's charm. Travel back in time to 1907 when The Main Street in Angmering was at its prime. A glimpse into history reveals a quaint village scene where locals went about their daily lives amidst charming cottages and horse-drawn carriages. In Sag Harbor, New York, as late afternoon casts its golden glow over Main Street, it becomes evident why this coastal gem has captivated artists for centuries. The warm hues reflect off historic buildings and create an inviting atmosphere that beckons passersby to explore further. Venturing beyond North America takes us to Quito's Historic La Ronda street in Ecuador. Steeped in South American heritage and culture, this vibrant cobblestone street is lined with colorful houses adorned with intricate balconies—a true feast for both eyes and soul. Closer to home again is Brooklyn's wintry scene from c1820 captured by Louisa Ann Coleman after Francis Guy—an oil painting frozen in time showcasing life on Main Street during colder months. It serves as a reminder of how communities have thrived through changing seasons throughout history. Across continents yet again brings us to Pulborough's House on Main Street circa 1908—a snapshot into English countryside living where homes stand proudly alongside one another creating a sense of unity and community.