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Missouri Collection (#7)

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Background imageMissouri Collection: In the 'Cut'at Iron Mountain, Missouri (engraving)

In the "Cut"at Iron Mountain, Missouri (engraving)
7170611 In the " Cut" at Iron Mountain, Missouri (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the " Cut" at Iron Mountain, Missouri)

Background imageMissouri Collection: The Old Chouteau Mansion, as it was (engraving)

The Old Chouteau Mansion, as it was (engraving)
7170596 The Old Chouteau Mansion, as it was (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Chouteau Mansion, as it was)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts (chromolitho)

Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts (chromolitho)
7173007 Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts)

Background imageMissouri Collection: View on the Missouri, Blackbirds Grave, 1832-34 (w / c on paper)

View on the Missouri, Blackbirds Grave, 1832-34 (w / c on paper)
5054755 View on the Missouri, Blackbirds Grave, 1832-34 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); 19.37x28.58 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri Collection: Christ Church, St Louis (engraving)

Christ Church, St Louis (engraving)
7170619 Christ Church, St Louis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Church, St Louis)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Statue to Thomas H Benton, in Lafayette Park (engraving)

Statue to Thomas H Benton, in Lafayette Park (engraving)
7170617 Statue to Thomas H Benton, in Lafayette Park (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue to Thomas H Benton, in Lafayette Park)

Background imageMissouri Collection: The Gratiot Street Prison, St Louis (engraving)

The Gratiot Street Prison, St Louis (engraving)
7170615 The Gratiot Street Prison, St Louis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gratiot Street Prison, St Louis)

Background imageMissouri Collection: 'Looking down on the St Louis of to-day, from the high roof of the Insurance temple'(engraving)

"Looking down on the St Louis of to-day, from the high roof of the Insurance temple"(engraving)
7170599 " Looking down on the St Louis of to-day, from the high roof of the Insurance temple" (engraving) by American School

Background imageMissouri Collection: The Furnace, Iron Mountain, Missouri (engraving)

The Furnace, Iron Mountain, Missouri (engraving)
7170613 The Furnace, Iron Mountain, Missouri (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Furnace, Iron Mountain, Missouri)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Map of Missouri (engraving)

Map of Missouri (engraving)
7170612 Map of Missouri (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Missouri. Illustration for The Southern States of North America)

Background imageMissouri Collection: The new Post-Office and Custom-House in construction at St Louis (engraving)

The new Post-Office and Custom-House in construction at St Louis (engraving)
7170605 The new Post-Office and Custom-House in construction at St Louis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMissouri Collection: King Louis IX of France dispensing justice beneath an oak tree at Vincennes

King Louis IX of France dispensing justice beneath an oak tree at Vincennes, 13th Century (engraving)
7149545 King Louis IX of France dispensing justice beneath an oak tree at Vincennes, 13th Century (engraving) by French School

Background imageMissouri Collection: View in Shaws Garden, St Louis (engraving)

View in Shaws Garden, St Louis (engraving)
7170614 View in Shaws Garden, St Louis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View in Shaws Garden, St Louis)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Thomas H Benton, for thirty years United States Senator from Missouri (engraving)

Thomas H Benton, for thirty years United States Senator from Missouri (engraving)
7170601 Thomas H Benton, for thirty years United States Senator from Missouri (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas H Benton)

Background imageMissouri Collection: The Court-House, St Louis (engraving)

The Court-House, St Louis (engraving)
7170600 The Court-House, St Louis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court-House, St Louis)

Background imageMissouri Collection: 'A stock-train from Sedalia was receiving a squealing and bellowing freight'(engraving)

"A stock-train from Sedalia was receiving a squealing and bellowing freight"(engraving)
7170597 " A stock-train from Sedalia was receiving a squealing and bellowing freight" (engraving) by American School

Background imageMissouri Collection: Map to Illustrate the Route of Prince Maximilian of Wied in the Interior of North America

Map to Illustrate the Route of Prince Maximilian of Wied in the Interior of North America from Boston to the Upper
5054760 Map to Illustrate the Route of Prince Maximilian of Wied in the Interior of North America from Boston to the Upper Missouri, 1839 (engraving) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha

Background imageMissouri Collection: First Presbyterian Church, St Louis (engraving)

First Presbyterian Church, St Louis (engraving)
7170620 First Presbyterian Church, St Louis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Presbyterian Church, St Louis)

Background imageMissouri Collection: The 'Four Courts'Building, St Louis (engraving)

The "Four Courts"Building, St Louis (engraving)
7170616 The " Four Courts" Building, St Louis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Four Courts" Building, St Louis)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Washington University, St Louis (engraving)

Washington University, St Louis (engraving)
7170608 Washington University, St Louis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washington University, St Louis)

Background imageMissouri Collection: 'Where now stands the great stone Cathedral'(engraving)

"Where now stands the great stone Cathedral"(engraving)
7170595 " Where now stands the great stone Cathedral" (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w / c on paper)

Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w / c on paper)
5054761 Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w/c on paper) by German School, (19th century); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageMissouri Collection: The High School, St Louis (engraving)

The High School, St Louis (engraving)
7170603 The High School, St Louis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High School, St Louis)

Background imageMissouri Collection: William T Harris, editor of the St Louis 'Journal of Speculative Philosophy'(engraving)

William T Harris, editor of the St Louis "Journal of Speculative Philosophy"(engraving)
7170602 William T Harris, editor of the St Louis " Journal of Speculative Philosophy" (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William T Harris)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Cotton field at sunset, Stoddard County, Missouri

Cotton field at sunset, Stoddard County, Missouri

Background imageMissouri Collection: Grasshopper behind sunflower, Pawhuska Prairie, Lamar, Missouri

Grasshopper behind sunflower, Pawhuska Prairie, Lamar, Missouri

Background imageMissouri Collection: Big Sugar Creek area, Pineville, Missouri, flowers are Jerusalem artichoke

Big Sugar Creek area, Pineville, Missouri, flowers are Jerusalem artichoke

Background imageMissouri Collection: Ashy sunflower, just before sunset, prairie, Tzi-Sho Natural Area, Prairie State Park

Ashy sunflower, just before sunset, prairie, Tzi-Sho Natural Area, Prairie State Park, Missouri

Background imageMissouri Collection: Rock patterns near Grand Falls, Shoal Creek, Joplin, Missouri

Rock patterns near Grand Falls, Shoal Creek, Joplin, Missouri

Background imageMissouri Collection: Hairstreak butterfly and dew. Wildcat Glade, Joplin, Missouri

Hairstreak butterfly and dew. Wildcat Glade, Joplin, Missouri

Background imageMissouri Collection: Diamond Grove Prairie Conservation Area, Diamond, Missouri

Diamond Grove Prairie Conservation Area, Diamond, Missouri

Background imageMissouri Collection: Ecole superieure de Saint-Louis, Missouri (engraving)

Ecole superieure de Saint-Louis, Missouri (engraving)
3645791 Ecole superieure de Saint-Louis, Missouri (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ecole superieure de Saint-Louis, Missouri)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Maurice Bihe (?), 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

Maurice Bihe (?), 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698097 Maurice Bihe (?), 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageMissouri Collection: Capt Tom Baldwin one of the pioneers, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

Capt Tom Baldwin one of the pioneers, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698085 Capt Tom Baldwin one of the pioneers, 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageMissouri Collection: Three Young Newsboys Smoking, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, 1910 (b / w photo)

Three Young Newsboys Smoking, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, 1910 (b / w photo)
3615938 Three Young Newsboys Smoking, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, 1910 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: 11:00 A.M)

Background imageMissouri Collection: The Bridge at St Louis, c. 1874 (chromolithograph)

The Bridge at St Louis, c. 1874 (chromolithograph)
5854253 The Bridge at St Louis, c.1874 (chromolithograph) by Welcker, T. (fl.c.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: When built 1867-74 over the Mississippi River it was the longest in the world)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Battle of Wilsons Creek, 1893 (colour litho)

Battle of Wilsons Creek, 1893 (colour litho)
497520 Battle of Wilsons Creek, 1893 (colour litho) by Kurz and Allison (fl.1880-98); 53x71.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Battle of Wilsons Creek, 1861)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Proceedings and address of the Constitutional Convention, c. 19th March 1861 (litho)

Proceedings and address of the Constitutional Convention, c. 19th March 1861 (litho)
696010 Proceedings and address of the Constitutional Convention, c.19th March 1861 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 48.4x31 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Background imageMissouri Collection: Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Used as the Administration Building during the Worlds Fair of 1904. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageMissouri Collection: Pierre LaClede Landing in St. Louis, 1914 (screen print)

Pierre LaClede Landing in St. Louis, 1914 (screen print)
3036028 Pierre LaClede Landing in St. Louis, 1914 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Pierre LaClede settling the future city of St)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Tiffany Glass Windows, 1918

Tiffany Glass Windows, 1918
1574191 Tiffany Glass Windows, 1918 by Tiffany Studios (1902-32); (add.info.: Tiffany Glass windows at Samuel Cupples House, 3673 West Pine Boulevard, Saint Louis, Independent City, Missouri)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Sketches in North America (engraving)

Sketches in North America (engraving)
1589151 Sketches in North America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in North America. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 July 1874)

Background imageMissouri Collection: The Lewis and Clark Expedition - Reach the Missouri River

The Lewis and Clark Expedition - Reach the Missouri River
The Lewis and Clark Expedition - They reach the falls and rapids of the Missouri River 1804 - 1806

Background imageMissouri Collection: The St. Louis Levee in the 1870s, 1914 (screen print)

The St. Louis Levee in the 1870s, 1914 (screen print)
3036032 The St. Louis Levee in the 1870s, 1914 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a paddleboat at the St)

Background imageMissouri Collection: 1, 500, 000 Acres of the Richest Farming Lands in the World, in the Neosho Valley

1, 500, 000 Acres of the Richest Farming Lands in the World, in the Neosho Valley
DGC418689 1, 500, 000 Acres of the Richest Farming Lands in the World, in the Neosho Valley, Kansas, advertisement from Appletons Journal, May 4, 1872 (litho) by American School

Background imageMissouri Collection: A gold field in the Diggins (engraving)

A gold field in the Diggins (engraving)
819116 A gold field in the Diggins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gold field in the Diggins)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Native American bison dance in Missouri (chromolitho)

Native American bison dance in Missouri (chromolitho)
735802 Native American bison dance in Missouri (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American bison dance in Missouri)

Background imageMissouri Collection: 'Meteor'Airship, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

"Meteor"Airship, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698111 " Meteor" Airship, 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society




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"Discover the Rich History and Vibrant Landscapes of Missouri" Step back in time to the thrilling era of steamboat races with the iconic 1870 Great Mississippi Steamboat Race. Witness the exhilarating competition between the Robert E. Lee and Natchez, culminating in an awe-inspiring victory for the Robert E. Lee after a grueling journey from New Orleans to St. Louis, completed in just 3 days, 18 hours, and 14 minutes. But Missouri's wonders don't stop there. Prepare to be captivated by tales of UFO sightings and Louisiana Bigfoot encounters that add an air of mystery and intrigue to this remarkable state. Marvel at Kansas City's downtown skyline as it proudly showcases its architectural gems, including Union Station—a true testament to Missouri's vibrant urban landscape. And when night falls, immerse yourself in a magical wonderland adorned with holiday lights that illuminate every corner. Embark on a breathtaking sunrise adventure at St. Louis' Gateway Arch Area & Old Courthouse—an iconic symbol of American history rising against the dawn sky. Relive the grandeur of past eras through scenes from St. Louis World Fair - Festival Hall and Cascades—where innovation met beauty. Experience firsthand life on America's heartland as you witness scenes from stockyards in Kansas City—a testament to Missouri's agricultural heritage that still thrives today. Indulge your senses with nature's splendor as you witness Lake of Ozarks come alive under a glorious sunrise—an idyllic retreat nestled amidst picturesque landscapes where tranquility reigns supreme. Immerse yourself in history as twilight casts its enchanting spell over St. Louis' freight yard near a grain storage facility—a glimpse into Missouri's industrial prowess captured beautifully through photography circa 1974. Finally, lose yourself amidst fountains dancing harmoniously alongside magnificent buildings within St. Louis—the perfect embodiment of elegance meeting modernity while paying homage to Missouri's rich cultural heritage.