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Title: 1609 • HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION • 1909 [front caption] (1front) [h0189ac1]
Description: A commemorative postcard celebrating the 300th anniversary of the discovery of the Hudson River, with portraits of Henry Hudson and Robert Fulton superimposed over a daytime aerial view of the Hudson River. Prominently featured are a sailing ship (circa 1609) and steamship (circa 1909) which together serve to commemorate the passage of time from discovery to the modern day. Soaring cliffs line the far bank and along the near bank; at right, there is a gathering of people (perhaps Native Americans). An information box titled 1609 • HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION • 1909, lists the following 15 events: Sept 25 Commencement Day N.Y., Sept. 26 Religious Observance Day N.Y., Sept. 27 Reception Day N.Y., Sept. 28 Historical Parade N.Y., Sept. 29 Commemoration Day N.Y., Sept. 30 Military Parade Day N.Y., Oct 1 Naval Parade N,Y., Oct 2 Naval Carnival Parade N.Y., Oct. 3 Religious Day Upper Hudson, Oct. 4 Dutchess Co. Day, Oct. 5 Ulster Co. Day, Oct. 6 Greene Co. Day, Oct. 7 Columbia Co. Day, Oct. 8 Albany Co. Day, Oct. 9 Rensselaer Co. Day. COPYRIGHT 1909 BY J. KOEHLER, N.Y. [indicated on front only].
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: h0189ac1.jpg

Title: A Bit of the Champlain Canal near Mechanicville, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [c0063ac1]
Description: Caption on original reads: "A Bit of the Champlain Canal near Mechanicville, N.Y." [top of card]; The Champlain Canal rounds a bend and there are ripples in the water. On the right bank there are green trees and grasses, and some that are brown. Wooded hills are visible beyond the bank. On the left bank there is a trail and some grasses. A utility pole is visible in the distance. The sky is blue with clouds. There is some wear marks on the bottom and the postal mark from the back of the card is visible soaking through on the top.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: c0063ac1.jpg

Title: A Glimpse of the Shore near Cayuga Canal Lock, Cayuga, N.Y. (1front) [y0001ac1]
Description: A leisure scene displaying a woman and a child on the shore of a Canal. She is sitting with the child kneeling behind her with a dog at her feet. There is a man [presumably] walking a plank over the water. Immediately to the right of the man there is an [indiscernible] dark blurred marking. There is a house in the background.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: y0001ac1.jpg

Title: A HUDSON RIVER TOW [bottom left corner] THE NARROWS [bottom center, front caption] (1front) [h0072ac1]
Description: A series of ships and boats being towed on the Hudson River in The Narrows, New York. Printing information: card number (70726) [indicated on front side only].
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: h0072ac1.jpg

Title: A Misty Morning on the Hudson. [front caption] (1front) [h0128ac1]
Description: The dark shape of a steamboat on the Hudson River is backed by a pale morning sky, with a sailboat in the far distance. The hills in the background are shrouded in mist.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: h0128ac1.jp2

Title: A SECTION OF THE BARGE CANAL. AT WORK ON THE DWAS KILL, OPPOSITE STILLWATER, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [b0053ac1]
Description: Train on embankment with boom in streambed.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: b0053ac1.jpg

Title: A Trip on the Hudson River. [front caption] (1front) [h0146ac1]
Description: This is an image of passengers on the deck of a steamboat on the Hudson River on a clear day. The image only shows part of the deck including a skylight, the top of the sidewheeler, and some of the equipment and rigging. The river and mountains on the mainland are visible in the background. Ink from postmark on back visible on front in the shape of a partial semicircle.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: h0146ac1.jpg

Title: A View of the Mohawk Valley, Little Falls, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [e0519ac1]
Description: Rural scene of a bend in the Erie Canal near Little Falls, with cliffs in foreground and more densely populated views in the distance. Written message in blank space at bottom of card (This is one of the places you would have seen if you had come by train.)
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0519ac1.jpg

Title: A View up the Canal from George Street, Rome, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [e0641ac1]
Description: Front caption [in decorative typeface] reads: "A View up the Canal from George Street, Rome, N.Y." [bottom of card]. A View of a canal boat on the Erie Canal from George Street in Rome, New York. The canal devides a group of industrial or industrial factory buildings on one side of the canal from a row of houses and trees on the other. "Liberty Long Cut Tobacco" is written on the side of a factory building.The two sides of the canal are connected by a bridge in the distance. Printing information: card number (215274) [indicated on front only].
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0641ac1.jpg

Title: A steamship named the NEW YORK on the Hudson River (1front) [h0069ac1]
Description: A steamship named the NEW YORK carrying passengers on the Hudson River. Written message in the blank space at bottom of card (N.Y. July 4/05 My Dear Edyth We arrived this P.M. after having a beautiful trip on the Hudson. Tomorrow we go to Coney Isl. The sights are grand. Lovingly Yours Harry).
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: h0069ac1.jpg

Title: ALONG THE ERIE. AT-FULTONVILLE, N.Y. OPPOSITE FONDA. SUN-DRAWING WATER. [handwritten front caption] (1front) [e0591ar1]
Description: Scene of the Erie Canal in Fultonville, N.Y. It is almost a panoramic photo because there are many different types of houses and buildings, different boats, and different types of trees. There is also a towpath, and utility poles.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0591ar1.jpg

Title: ARRIVAL OF PILGRIMS BY CANAL BOAT, AURIESVILLE, New York [front caption] (1front) [e0716ac1]
Description: A large group of pilgrims posing on a canal boat and on a bridge in Auriesville, NY. Printing information: card number (14817) [indicated on front only]; Blank space around edges of card
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0716ac1.jpg

Title: Along the Barge Canal, Gasport N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [b0031ac1]
Description: What is either a tugboat or a yacht is traveling on the canal towards the bridge. On the right side of the canal a red building with a cupola stands in the background. Debris and grass can be seen in the foreground. On the left side there is a red building with utility poles in the background nearby. A spillway and footbridge are on the left with what seems to be a trail crossing the footbridge.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: b0031ac1.jpg

Title: Along the Hudson River. [front caption] (1front) [h0165ac1]
Description: The front of this card depicts a country scene with large rocks, a pathway and handrail along the river, and mountains in the background. A two-masted schooner is sailing in the river. Blank space at bottom of card.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: h0165ac1.jpg

Title: Approach of a Storm on the Hudson River, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [h0056ac1]
Description: Silhouette of a steamship and a fishing vessel on the Hudson River, with mountains visible in the background and light breaking through storm clouds overhead.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: h0056ac1.jpg

Title: Aqueduct across the Mohawk at Fort Hunter [front caption] (1front) [e0063ac1]
Description: View of aqueduct during the day. Shallow river in foreground with trees and shrubbery at extreme right and more trees in background; Printing information: (Published for Schoeffler's Book Store, Amsterdam, N. Y.).
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0063ac1.jpg

Title: Aqueduct and Fulmer Creek, Mohawk, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [e0538ac1]
Description: Ducks swimming in Fulmer Creek near an aqueduct located in Mohawk, New York
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0538ac1.jpg

Title: Aqueduct, Fort Plain, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [e0066ac1]
Description: A color image of an aqueduct spanning a river. Two people stand on the shore. One appears to be holding a fishing pole. Trees and shrubs appear along the banks of the river. Buildings fill the background.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0066ac1.jpg

Title: Aqueduct, High Falls, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [d0096ac1]
Description: Daytime view of a bridge over a river; Front caption reads: A-187. Aqueduct, High Falls, N.Y. [bottom of card]
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: d0096ac1.jpg

Title: Aqueduct, High Falls. N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [d0105ac1]
Description: Panoramic view, color postcard. In the foreground, a river with an aqueduct spanning two tree-lined banks. On the left bank, there is a building just behind the aqueduct, which has a chimney. The reflections of the aqueduct and banks appear in the water. Printing information: card number A-187 [indicated on front and back].
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: d0105ac1.jpg

Title: BLACK RIVER CANAL AND LOCK, BOONVILLE, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [k0002ac1]
Description: Sunrise or sunset view of the Black River canal and lock in Boonville. Railroad tracks and a towpath are seen along the canal.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: k0002ac1.jpg

Title: Barge Canal Pumping Dredge, Pittsford, New York [front caption] (1front) [b0019ac1]
Description: The canal is in the forefront with the rear view of the drege. The dredge is breaking though the hill to remove dirt from the hill. Visible is the pipe that is pumping out the dirt from the hill to be [presumbly] deposited on shore. Men can be seen in the background working on the canal.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: b0019ac1.jpg

Title: Barge Canal Terminal, FORT EDWARD, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [b0099ac1]
Description: Barge Canal Terminal in Fort Edward, N.Y. depicting farm with smokestacks in background overlooking barge. Rural setting with grasses, trees and three small boats on right side of card.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: b0099ac1.jpg

Title: Barge Canal Work at Driver's Rock Fort Ann, N.Y. [front caption]. (1front) [b0042ac1]
Description: Construction scene of Barge Canal in Fort Ann, N.Y. A marshy expanse is the site of rocks, cranes and other machinery with men in the distance.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: b0042ac1.jpg

Title: Barge Canal from Bridge, Fulton, New York [front caption] (1front) [b0001ac1]
Description: A view of water control gates [presumably] next to a dam on the Barge Canal in Fulton, N. Y. The river bed is visable in the forefront.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: b0001ac1.jpg

Title: Barge Canal from Bridge, Fulton, New York [front caption] (1front) [b0094ac1)
Description: Canal construction on the Oswego section of the Barge Canal in Fulton, N.Y. Dam and spillways control the water flow from the Oswego River to permit presumed construction of a lock at left side of image.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: b0094ac1.jpg

Title: Barge Canal, Albion, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [b0108ac1]
Description: Two barges, parked one in front of the other, the first named "ALBION", on the Barge Canal in Albion, New York. A row of houses are on the left side of the canal; a warehouse is on the right side. The barge canal is lined with utility poles on both sides. The boats appear to be tied to utility poles instead of snubbing posts. Houses and a bridge are featured in the background.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: b0108ac1.jpg

Title: Barge Canal, Albion, N.Y. [front caption] (2back) (b0108ac2)
Description: Postal data: unmarked, unposted; Postcard type: divided back [dotted line]; Logo (POST CARD) in stylized lettering; No message; No addressee. [Possibly an undivided back card that was later printed over with dividing line.]
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: b0108ac2.jpg

Title: Bennett Bros.' Canal Store, Eagle Harbor, New York [front caption, printed in red ink] (1front) [e0687ac1]
Description: Postcard shows canal boats passing under a bridge near a store on the Erie Canal in Eagle Harbor, N.Y.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0687ac1.jpg

Title: Big Lock, Little Falls, New York [front caption] (1front) [b0107ac1)
Description: Daytime view of Lock No. 17 facility and power house on the Barge Canal in Little Falls, N. Y. Canal and rocks present in foreground, trees present in background. The postcard shows a single lift gate for the lock instead of the traditional double swing gates.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: b0107ac1.jpg

Title: Big Nose, Erie Canal and W.S.R.R. --In the Mohawk Valley, Sprakers, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [e0574ac1]
Description: Scenic view of the Big Nose, Erie Canal in Sprakers, New York. Abundant greenery surrounds the area which includes an endless waterway and mountainous views on a picture-perfect day.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0574ac1.jpg

Title: Building Barge Canal, Cleveland and Son's shovel [front caption] (1front) [b0004ac.1]
Description: This color postcard depicts a catepillar track steam shovel owned by Cleveland and Son's. It is being used in building the Barge Canal and is sitting on the bank of the canal with a scoop overhanging construction site. At the rear of the shovel there is a pile of debris that has been scooped out of the canal. A leveled pathway for the dredge has been cleared on the embankment.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: b0004ac1.jpg

Title: CHAMPLAIN SILK MILL, WHITEHALL, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [c0091ac1]
Description: Color photograph of a silk mill on the Champlain Canal in Whitehall, NY. Blank space around edges of card.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: c0091ac1.jpg

Title: CLYDE STEAMSHIP CO. S.S. ARAPAHOE General Offices: Pier 36 North River - Branch 290 Broadway - New York [front caption] (1front) [h0089ac1]
Description: The Clyde Steamship Co.'s steamship the S. S. Arapahoe in New York harbor. An Art Deco-style decorative border includes a sailboat in the upper left corner, an anchor in the lower left corner, a buoy in the lower right, and a lighthouse in the upper right.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: h0089ac1.jpg

Title: CLYDE? [handwritten front caption] (1front) [e0707ac1]
Description: Image shows a double lock system. A small building between the locks has a sign reading, "LOCK No 52". A larger building is located on the right bank with barrels located in front. In the middle is a long low building flanked by two chimneys. The sky and the buildings are reflected in the water.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0707ac1.jpg

Title: Canal and Lumber Yards, North Tonawanda, New York [front caption] (1front) [e0559ac1]
Description: A panoramic scene depicts the Erie Canal flowing through lumber yards. Printing information: card number (210,362.) followed by the letters (J.V.) inside a circle [indicated on front side only].
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0559ac1.jpg

Title: Canoeing on the Erie Canal, Amsterdam, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [e0055ac1]
Description: This is a painted postcard in color showing two men paddling a canoe on the Erie Canal. There is a towpath to their left which has a [presumably] a horse drawn carriage on it.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0055ac1.jpg

Title: Champlain Canal, North from Skene Mt., Whitehall, New York [front caption] (1front) [c0069ac1]
Description: The postcard depicts an aerial view of the Champlain canal as it winds towards the mountains. In the distance there are rolling mountains, woods, and a collection of unidentified buildings or a small town. The blue sky and clouds take up a third of the scenery. In the foreground, yet still distant from the viewer, are industrial facilities along the banks of the canal. On the right bank is a red factory building with a large smokestack. Closer, on the left bank there is a boatyard with several buildings, including a large gray warehouse with several canal boats docked at the facilities. This aerial view is an illustration or a hand-colored photograph. Printing information: card number (214023) [indicated on front side only].
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: c0069ac1.jpg

Title: Champlain Canal, Whitehall, New York [front caption] (1front) [c0067ac1)
Description: A color postcard of the Champlain canal as it runs through Whitehall, NY. Front caption reads: "Champlain Canal, Whitehall, N. Y." [bottom of card]. A large canal boat floats tied up on the left bank of the canal in the foreground of the picture; a number of indiscernible buildings, some of them with loading docks, flank the left side of the canal until the waterway disappears around a sharp right bend in the distance. The buildings are surrounded and partly obscured by trees. - The right waterfront shows an indiscernible object sitting at the water's edge just before the bend; however, the focus is clearly on the left side of the canal with its dense collection of buildings built right on the water's edge and on the view up the canal. The shadow of an object falls across the canal shortly before the bend; in the distance, the sun is sparkling on the water.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: c0067ac1.jpg

Title: Charlotte Harbor and Naval Reserve Station, Rochester, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [e0572ac1]
Description: A busy harbor scene with two shorefronts. Land from foreground and background shores is visible. Water is filled with sailboats and rowboats on foreground shore. A large steamship is visible in background near opposing shore. Buildings are on both shores and people are seen on foreground shore's pier. “Charlotte Harbor and Naval Reserve Station; Rochester, NY” is printed on front.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0572ac1.jpg

Title: Charlotte Harbor and Naval Reserve Station, Rochester, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [e0598ac1]
Description: An active harbor scene with sailboats, a large steamboat, various other small craft anchored along the shoreline, with a group of men and women on the pier, possibly waiting to board a boat. Because there is a Naval Reserve Station, these men could be naval officers. The buildings on the other side of the harbor look like they could be for ship building and/or other navy properties.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0598ac1.jpg

Title: Delta Dam, Aqueduct and Locks, near Rome, N.Y.[front caption] (1front) [b0037ac1]
Description: This card shows the Delta Dam, Aqueduct and Locks, near Rome, N.Y. There are Clouds and what appears to be the setting sun in the background. On the left of the card a Dam house can be seen on the top of the dam. The number 217 219 appears on the bottom left of the card. A flight of three canal locks runs from slightly above the dam down to the aqueduct. The aqueduct runs throughtout the postcard parallel to the dam. In the middle of the aqueduct are two spillways. The water is flowing into the river below.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: b0037ac1.jpg

Title: Dock Scene, New York [front caption] (1front) [h0135ac1]
Description: A postcard in portrait orientation featuring a sailing ship docked at a pier and people walking at the right side. To the far left, part of a warehouse or similar building is visible. Printing information (209, 805.) printed in lower right corner (presumably card number), followed by the letters J.V. inside of a circle.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: h0135ac1.jpg

Title: Dock Street Schnectady N.Y. (1 front) [e0518ac1]
Description: Looking from the canal, a view of Dock street running along side of the canal. Boats are tied up next to the street, and a line of buildings face the canal from the opposite side. Many utility poles with wires are strung across the canal. There are smokestacks and a bridge in the distance. A towpath is on the left side of the canal. The canal shows reflections of the buildings along its side. Written message in blank space at side of card (July 5/01/97[?] Dear Father come less [sic] have a sail Lizzie).
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0518ac1.jpg

Title: Dredge, working in Barge Canal, Fort Ann, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [b0016ac1]
Description: This card shows a Dredging boat working in the Barge Canal near Fort Ann surrounded by a grassy uninhabited area. Steam can be seen rising from a stack in the stern of the dredge. Pipes that contain dredged material can be seen on a series of floats trail out from behind the dredge and go to the shore [presumably]. A row boat can be seen next to the dredge.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: b0016ac1.jpg

Title: ERIE CANAL AND ST. AGNES CHURCH, COHOES, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [e0009ac1]
Description: A [presumably] hand-colored photograph of a scenic view of the Erie Canal passing by St. Agnes Chruch located in Cohoes, New York. The photograph is [presumably] hand-colored illustrating the variety of trees, shrubs, and [presumably] wildflowers or flowers; Written message in blank space at bottom of card: (How does this look to you better than [indiscernible] scenery?). Printing information: card number (M-44).
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0009ac1.jpg

Title: Entering the Hudson Highlands from the North. Storm King and Old Cro' Nest Mountains on the right. Breaknecks and Mt. Taurus on the left. Pollopel's Island in the centre. [front caption] (1front) [h0038ac1]
Description: A scenic view of the Hudson River. Views of Storm King, Old Cro' Nest, Breakneck, and Mt. Taurus mountains can be seen. Also Pollopel Island can be seen in the middle. Printing information: card number (24367) [indicated on front only]
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: h0038ac1.jpg

Title: Entrance to Harbor, Buffalo, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [e0529ac1]
Description: A bustling pierside scene at Buffalo Harbor, ca. 1916, at the mouth of the Buffalo River. Prominently featured at right are the limestone, octagonal "Old Main" Buffalo Light (built 1833), and a nearby wooden tower (a later addition, no longer extant) dubbed "Chinaman's Light" for its pagoda-type roof and additional function as a lookout station which aided in the the apprehension of Chinese immigrants crossing the Niagara from Canada. Later torn down, the tower's nickname would be transferred to the lighthouse itself. Printing information: card number (1776) [indicated on front side only]
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0529ac1.jpg

Title: Erie Canal Aqueduct Over Genesee River, Rochester, N.Y. [front caption] (1front) [e0561ac1]
Description: The scene depicts an urban, areal view of the Erie Canal aqueduct over Genesee River in Rochester New York. Printing information: card number (6.) [indicated on front only].
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0561ac1.jpg

Title: Erie Canal Near Schenectady, New York [front caption] (1front) [e0087ac1]
Description: A man is walking horses near the Erie Canal. The canal is shown with trees, grass, and a boat in a panoramic view.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0087ac1.jpg

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