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Spring. Burning fallen trees in a girdled clearing.  Western scene.

Spring. Burning fallen trees in a girdled clearing. Western scene.

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A view of Boston. - Engraving, Public domain image

A view of Boston. - Engraving, Public domain image

Public domain scan of a print with maritime landscape, ship in the harbor, sea, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View of the city of Boston from Dorchester Heights.

View of the city of Boston from Dorchester Heights.

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East view of Baltimore Maryland.

East view of Baltimore Maryland.

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West Point, from Phillipstown. - Engraving, Public domain image

West Point, from Phillipstown. - Engraving, Public domain image

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Winter.  Impeded travellers in a pine forest.  Upper Canada.

Winter. Impeded travellers in a pine forest. Upper Canada.

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A view of the first cities of the United States; [Detail of Baltimore section]

A view of the first cities of the United States; [Detail of Baltimore ...

Public domain image of a historic vintage city view, cityscape, plan, 17th-18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Capitol of the U.S. at Washington.

Capitol of the U.S. at Washington.

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Vue de San-Iago, capitale du Chili.

Vue de San-Iago, capitale du Chili.

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Panoramic view of New York (taken from the North River).

Panoramic view of New York (taken from the North River).

Public domain photograph of a harbor, ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Summer.  A road accident.  A glimpse thro' an opening of the primitive forest, Thornville, Ohio.

Summer. A road accident. A glimpse thro' an opening of the primitive...

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A view of the Highland of Neversunk... ; The south shore of Long Island... ; New York, with the entrance of the North and East Rivers ; The lighthouse on Sandy Hook... ; The Narrows....

A view of the Highland of Neversunk... ; The south shore of Long Islan...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in New York harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Potomac river Great falls of the Potomac.

Potomac river Great falls of the Potomac.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, cascade, water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

George Town and Federal City, or City of Washington.

George Town and Federal City, or City of Washington.

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Baltimore from Federal Hill.

Baltimore from Federal Hill.

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To his excellency Sir. Thomas John Cochrane ... this plate of the town and harbour of St. Johns....

To his excellency Sir. Thomas John Cochrane ... this plate of the town...

Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Troy. Taken from the west bank of the Hudson, in front of the United States Arsenal.

Troy. Taken from the west bank of the Hudson, in front of the United S...

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Passaic Falls in the state of New Jersey.

Passaic Falls in the state of New Jersey.

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View from Fort Needham near Halifax.

View from Fort Needham near Halifax.

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A view of the lake and Fort Erie, from Buffalo Creek.

A view of the lake and Fort Erie, from Buffalo Creek.

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President's house. - Engraving, Public domain image

President's house. - Engraving, Public domain image

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City Hall. - A drawing of a large building with a clock tower

City Hall. - A drawing of a large building with a clock tower

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The Phoenix and the Rose engaged by the enemy's fire ships and galleys on the 16 Augst. 1776.

The Phoenix and the Rose engaged by the enemy's fire ships and galleys...

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[A view of Fort George, upper Canada, from old Fort Niagara.]

[A view of Fort George, upper Canada, from old Fort Niagara.]

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York from Heights near Brooklyn.

New York from Heights near Brooklyn.

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Capitol Washington, D.C. 1826. - Engraving, Public domain image

Capitol Washington, D.C. 1826. - Engraving, Public domain image

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City of Washington from beyond the Navy Yard.

City of Washington from beyond the Navy Yard.

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Buffalo, from Lake Erie. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Buffalo, from Lake Erie. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

A view of the bombardment of Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, by the British fleet....

A view of the bombardment of Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, by the Brit...

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A view of the town of St. George, in the Bermudas, or Summer Islands.

A view of the town of St. George, in the Bermudas, or Summer Islands.

Public domain scan of 19th-19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York, from Brooklyn Heights.

New York, from Brooklyn Heights.

Public domain photograph of a harbor, ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

A correct view of the Old Methodist Church in John Street N. York.  The first erected in America.  Founded A.D. 1768

A correct view of the Old Methodist Church in John Street N. York. Th...

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Harvey's American scenery, representing different atmospheric effects at different time of day. [Title page.]

Harvey's American scenery, representing different atmospheric effects ...

Public domain scan of 1840s woodcut print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York from Hobuck Ferry House New Jersey.

New York from Hobuck Ferry House New Jersey.

Public domain image of a male portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

View of the spot where Gen. Hamilton fell, at Weehawk.

View of the spot where Gen. Hamilton fell, at Weehawk.

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A view of the town of Hamilton, in the Bermudas, or Summer Islands.

A view of the town of Hamilton, in the Bermudas, or Summer Islands.

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vue de la promenade principale de la Havane hors les murs. Vista del paseo extramuros de la Habana.

Vue de la promenade principale de la Havane hors les murs. Vista del p...

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Philadelphia, from the great tree at Kensington, under which Penn made his great treaty with the Indians.

Philadelphia, from the great tree at Kensington, under which Penn made...

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Mount Vernon in Virginia the seat of the late Lieut. General George Washington Commander in Chief of the armies of the United States.

Mount Vernon in Virginia the seat of the late Lieut. General George Wa...

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York from Long Island. - Engraving, Public domain image

New York from Long Island. - Engraving, Public domain image

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

De haven van Curaçao [Willemstad].

De haven van Curaçao [Willemstad].

Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

New York from Weehawk. - A painting of a view of a city and a body of water

New York from Weehawk. - A painting of a view of a city and a body of ...

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The President steam ship. Art print

The President steam ship. Art print

Public domain illustrated book page scan, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

To the British and American Steam Navigation Compy. this print of their splended steam ship the British Queen ....

To the British and American Steam Navigation Compy. this print of thei...

Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Niagara Falls., Ontario, Canada

Niagara Falls., Ontario, Canada

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, water stream, cascade, nature site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Autumn.  Gigantic sycamores.  An ox team crossing the ford.  Owl Creek, Ohio.

Autumn. Gigantic sycamores. An ox team crossing the ford. Owl Creek...

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Vue de la baie et entrée du port de la Havane prise du chemin de Guanabacca.

Vue de la baie et entrée du port de la Havane prise du chemin de Guana...

Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

West Point, from above Washington Valley looking down the river.

West Point, from above Washington Valley looking down the river.

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City of Detroit, Michigan.  Taken from the Canada shore near the ferry.

City of Detroit, Michigan. Taken from the Canada shore near the ferry...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in Detroit, Michigan, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...

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A view of the first cities of the United States; [Detail of Baltimore section]

A view of the first cities of the United States; [Detail of Baltimore ...

Public domain illustrated book page scan, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wright's Ferry on the Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

Wright's Ferry on the Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A view of Cooke's tomb in Saint Paul's church yard New York.

A view of Cooke's tomb in Saint Paul's church yard New York.

Picryl description: Public domain image related to death, coffin, grave, funeral, burial, monument, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Richmond, from the hill above the waterworks.

Richmond, from the hill above the waterworks.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a river, water stream, lake or pond, park or forest, natural landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A brisk gale, bay of New York.

A brisk gale, bay of New York.

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

New York from the steeple of St. Paul's Church, looking east, south and west.

New York from the steeple of St. Paul's Church, looking east, south an...

Public domain image of a cityscape, city view, streets, 18th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Palisades. - A painting of a boat on a body of water

Palisades. - A painting of a boat on a body of water

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A view of the first cities of the United States; [Detail of Baltimore section]

A view of the first cities of the United States; [Detail of Baltimore ...

Public domain illustrated book page scan, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A view of the first cities of the United States; [Detail of Baltimore section]

A view of the first cities of the United States; [Detail of Baltimore ...

Public domain image of a historic vintage city view, cityscape, plan, 17th-18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Attack on Fort Oswego, Lake Ontario, N. America.

Attack on Fort Oswego, Lake Ontario, N. America.

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.