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Additional authors

1. Alschuler, S. (Simon).
2. Alschuler, S. (Samuel G.), 1826-1882.
3. Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901.
4. Gates, R. R.
5. Greene, P. B.
6. Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909.
7. Jarvis, John F.
8. Lovejoy, E. (Edward)
9. Rau, William H., 1855-1920.
10. Union View Company, publishers.
11. Continent Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
12. Copelin & Son. phts
13. Griffith & Griffith (Firm), publishers.
14. Keystone View Company, publishers.
15. Lovejoy & Foster, photographers.
16. Strohmeyer & Wyman, publishers.
17. Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
18. Webster & Albee, publishers.
19. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

1. 53 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 90x178mm. or smaller.

Summary

1. Views of parks and cemeteries in Chicago, including: Central Park: a pond, people in a gazebo with benches; Douglas Park: the Douglas monument and the boathouse; Humboldt Park: man sits on a rowboat, 2-story gazebo beyond; Jefferson Park: people in rowboats, near follies, the swanhouse and gazebos, a bridge, a rustic bench near path; Lincoln Park: flower beds and greenhouse, swans and ducks, the eagle's cage, with a woman and baby carriage in front, the Polar bear and another bear at the Lincoln Park Zoo, the castle fountain, people in boats, relaxing on the lawns and under trees, bridges, the boat house, statue of Grant by Rebisso, a rocky pond with plants; arbor, greenhouse and fountain at P. Schuttler's grounds; South Park: general views of paths and lawns; Union Park: the bandhouse, winter scene showing ice surrounding miniature lighthouse (swan house?), man on rustic bridge and people in boat, paths and fountains, general view of lagoon and bridges; Washington Park: views of eleaborate floral plantings including "Golden Stairs and Gates Ajar," a sundial and the globe, large vases done in flowers and containing century plants, the greenhouse, the lily pond, a huge century plant in bloom, fountains, people watching platoon os soldiers marching, part of military manouvers; rose hill Cemetery: a view of the gates, view of the firemen's monument.

Alternative title

1. American scenery.
2. American H scenery. Stereoscopic views.
3. American views.
4. American views. New H series
5. Chicago and vicinity.
6. Chicago & vicinity.
7. Chicago & vicinity, 1874.
8. Chicago & vicinity, 1875.
9. Chicago, Ill., and vicinity.
10. Excelsior stereo. views.
11. Descriptive views of the American continent.
12. New views. New England series.
13. Popular series.
14. Stereoscopic views.
15. Stereoscopic views of Chicago and vicinity. 231, 232, 235, 236, 244-247, 249.
16. Views of Chicago after the fire of the 8th and 9th of October, 1871.
17. Views in Chicago and vicinity. 27, 62 [1, 2, 7, 31, 33], 110 [ 6-8], 144, 145.
18. Views of Chicago. Ill.

Subject

1. Grant, Ulysses S. 1822-1885 > Monument > Illinois > Chicago
2. Douglas, Stephen A. 1813-1861
3. Lincoln Park Zoo
4. Aviaries > Illinois > Chicago
5. Bears > Illinois
6. Cemeteries > Illinois > Chicago
7. Monuments & memorials > Illinois > Chicago
8. Parks > Illinois > Chicago
9. Rowing > Illinois > Chicago
10. Greenhouses > Illinois > Chicago
11. Bridges > Illinois > Chicago
12. Bandstands > Illinois > Chicago
13. Architectural follies > Illinois > Chicago
14. Fountains > Illinois > Chicago
15. Sculpture > Illinois > Chicago
16. Flowers > Illinois > Chicago
17. Lily ponds > Illinois > Chicago
18. Leisure > Illinois > Chicago
19. Baby carriages
20. Eagles
21. Military maneuvers > Illinois > Chicago
22. Polar bears > Illinois
23. Arbors (Bowers) > Illinois > Chicago
24. Gates > Illinois > Chicago
25. Zoos > Illinois > Chicago

Genre/Form

1. Albumen photoprints.
2. Stereographs.
3. Photoprints.
4. Halftone photomechanical prints.

Call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F174

Note

1. Includes views by E. Lovejoy, B.W. Kilburn, Copelin & Son and other photographers and publishers.
2. Includes 20 hand-colored views.

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Cite as (note)

1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Title

1. Stereoscopic views of parks and cemeteries in Chicago [graphic].

Imprint

1. 1865?-1900?

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.

Cite as:

1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Connect to:

1. NYPL Digital Collections

Local subject

1. Hand-colored photoprints.

Added author

1. Alschuler, S. (Simon). Photographer
2. Alschuler, S. (Samuel G.), 1826-1882. Photographer
3. Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901. Photographer
4. Gates, R. R. Photographer
5. Greene, P. B. Photographer
6. Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909. Photographer
7. Jarvis, John F. pbls.
8. Lovejoy, E. (Edward) pbls.
9. Rau, William H., 1855-1920.
10. Union View Company, publishers.
11. Continent Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
12. Copelin & Son. phts
13. Griffith & Griffith (Firm), publishers.
14. Keystone View Company, publishers.
15. Lovejoy & Foster, photographers.
16. Strohmeyer & Wyman, publishers.
17. Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
18. Webster & Albee, publishers.
19. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added title

1. American scenery.
2. American H scenery. Stereoscopic views.
3. American views.
4. American views. New H series
5. Chicago and vicinity.
6. Chicago & vicinity.
7. Chicago & vicinity, 1874.
8. Chicago & vicinity, 1875.
9. Chicago, Ill., and vicinity.
10. Excelsior stereo. views.
11. Descriptive views of the American continent.
12. New views. New England series.
13. Popular series.
14. Stereoscopic views.
15. Stereoscopic views of Chicago and vicinity. 231, 232, 235, 236, 244-247, 249.
16. Views of Chicago after the fire of the 8th and 9th of October, 1871.
17. Views in Chicago and vicinity. 27, 62 [1, 2, 7, 31, 33], 110 [ 6-8], 144, 145.
18. Views of Chicago. Ill.

Research call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 90-F174