Peabody Collection (page 2)

Valkyrie setting spinnaker, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Valkyrie II (Yacht), Americas Cup races, Yachts, 1893

CALIFORNIA: CLIFF HOUSE. The Cliff House restaurant at Ocean Beach, in San Francisco, California. Photographed by Henry G. Peabody, c1900

LONDON: STATUE, 1872. Statue of American financier, George Peabody, near the Royal Exchange in London. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, 1866. George Peabody distributing prizes at the Working Classes Industrial Exhibition at Guild Hall in London. Wood engraving, English, 1866

GEORGE PEABODY (1795-1869). American-British entrepreneur and philanthropist. Engraving, 1862

ELIZABETH PALMER PEABODY (1804-1894). American educator. Photographed 1887

PEABODY: AMELIA CURTIS. Portrait by Sophia Peabody Hawthorne of her aunt, Amelia Curtis, c1833

GREEN: THE JOURNEY, 1903. The Journey. Illustration by Elizabeth Shippen Green, for a poem by Josephine Preston Peabody, 1903

PEABODY INSTITUTE LIBRARY. The Peabody Institute Library, founded in 1852 by George Peabody, in Peabody, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, English, 1870, at the time of the death of the founder

SOPHIA PEABODY HAWTHORNE (1810-1871). Mrs. Nathaniel Hawthorne. Wood engraving, American, 1871

ELIZABETH PALMER PEABODY (1804-1894). American educator. Wood engraving, 1893

The Peabody Institute at the time of the address of welcome. South Danvers. Date 1856

George Foster Peabody, half-length portrait, sitting, facing front, with hands on lap. Date c1907 March 11

George Peabody
GEORGE PEABODY American tradesman who made a good thing from dry goods and did an even better thing by his benefactions to Londons homeless. Date: 1795 - 1869

Peabody Statue
GEORGE PEABODY Statue of the American philanthropist whose benefactions created homes for the homeless outcasts of London. Date: 1870

Peabody Dwellings London
The Peabody-Square model dwellings, in Blackfriars Road, London, erected by the generosity of the American dry-goods merchant George Peabody who settled in UK. Date: 1872

George Peabody / Mayall
GEORGE PEABODY American/English philanthropist Date: 1795 - 1869

George Peabody / Leisure H
GEORGE PEABODY Philanthropist in 1816 Date: 1795 - 1869

Working mens homes, Spitalfields, East End of London
A block of working mens homes, near Middlesex Street, Spitalfields, East London. A number of organisations such as the Peabody Donation Fund

George Peabody / Tomahawk
GEORGE PEABODY American merchant and philanthropist: his body returning home by sea

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"Discovering the Legacy of Peabody: From Buildings to Philanthropy" Step back in time to 1866, when the iconic Peabody Buildings first graced the cityscape. These architectural marvels stood as a testament to George Peabody's vision for affordable housing for all. As you leaf through an instruction sheet titled "How to Dance the Jitterbug, " it becomes clear that Peabody's influence extended far beyond bricks and mortar. His commitment to fostering community spirit and joy is evident in every step of this lively dance. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Rumford Falls, Maine, USA - where a bustling business block stands proudly bearing the name "Peabody. " It serves as a reminder of his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to economic growth. Peering into history, we encounter an intriguing connection between Peabody and John Bull. Their collaboration symbolizes transatlantic unity and their shared values of progress and prosperity. Moving forward in time, c. 1875 brings us closer to understanding Peabody's profound impact on society. Engravings depict his visionary dwellings designed specifically for poor working-class families – a true embodiment of compassion and social reform. Journeying further south leads us to Memphis, Tennessee, USA – home to the renowned Peabody Hotel. This luxurious establishment reflects not only opulence but also George Peabody's enduring legacy as a patron of grandeur. Unfolding maps reveal two distinct locations named after our enigmatic figure: MA Essex Salem Vector Road Map and MA Essex Peabody Vector Road Map. These roadways serve as tributes etched onto landscapes forever linked with progress inspired by George Peabody himself. In 1869 at Westminster's heart lies another tribute –Peabody Square– serving as both a physical space for gathering and an emblematic representation of community cohesion fostered by its namesake.