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Brooklyn Bridge, bird's-eye view from Tribune building.

Brooklyn Bridge, bird's-eye view from Tribune building.

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Brooklyn Bridge, from East R[iver].

Brooklyn Bridge, from East R[iver].

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

The Playground Pool, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Playground Pool, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N.Y.

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New York City. Brooklyn Bridge from "World" building, New York, N.Y.

New York City. Brooklyn Bridge from "World" building, New York, N.Y.

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View in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N.Y.

View in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Brilliant Luna Park at night, Coney Island. New York's great pleasure resort.

Brilliant Luna Park at night, Coney Island. New York's great pleasure ...

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[View of people on the beach.] - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

[View of people on the beach.] - stereoscopic view, public domain phot...

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Panorama from Post Office, New York.

Panorama from Post Office, New York.

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In the surf, Manhattan Beach, U.S.A.

In the surf, Manhattan Beach, U.S.A.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Reception of the Japanese Embassy at the Battery.

Reception of the Japanese Embassy at the Battery.

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On the Washington Bridge, N.Y. [Horse carriage crossing the bridge.]

On the Washington Bridge, N.Y. [Horse carriage crossing the bridge.]

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The Junction of Chatham and Centre Sts., from Printing House Square.

The Junction of Chatham and Centre Sts., from Printing House Square.

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Cavalry entering the Park from Tyron Row, July 4, 1860.

Cavalry entering the Park from Tyron Row, July 4, 1860.

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Arrival of the Governor at the City Hall under the escort of the Cavalry of the Seventh Regiment, June 18, 1860.

Arrival of the Governor at the City Hall under the escort of the Caval...

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The Seventh Regiment are drawn up opposite the Metropolitan while the Ambasadors enter the carriages, June 18, 1860.

The Seventh Regiment are drawn up opposite the Metropolitan while the ...

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Bird's eye view of Broadway from the Stereoscopic Emporium, looking north.

Bird's eye view of Broadway from the Stereoscopic Emporium, looking no...

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Broadway from the corner of Spring Street, looking south.

Broadway from the corner of Spring Street, looking south.

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Broadway from Broome Street, looking up.

Broadway from Broome Street, looking up.

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Fine instantaneous Views of the Grand Masonic Parade, June 24, 1875.

Fine instantaneous Views of the Grand Masonic Parade, June 24, 1875.

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"Broadway." N. Y. at Madison Square.

"Broadway." N. Y. at Madison Square.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Broadway, looking south from Houston Street.

Broadway, looking south from Houston Street.

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View from the corner of Grand Street, looking up.

View from the corner of Grand Street, looking up.

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Broadway, burst of sunlight after a shower.

Broadway, burst of sunlight after a shower.

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"Upper Crust" House in Fifth Avenue[a mansion on upper Fifth].

"Upper Crust" House in Fifth Avenue[a mansion on upper Fifth].

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Looking down Wall Street from the corner of Broad.

Looking down Wall Street from the corner of Broad.

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From Empire Building (n.) past Trinity Church steeple, up Broadway, New York, U. S. A..

From Empire Building (n.) past Trinity Church steeple, up Broadway, Ne...

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

From Empire Building (n.) past Trinity Church steeple, up Broadway, New York, U. S. A..

From Empire Building (n.) past Trinity Church steeple, up Broadway, Ne...

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Harlem Bridge with draw open, New York.

Harlem Bridge with draw open, New York.

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View of High Bridge, from the New York Side.

View of High Bridge, from the New York Side.

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Jerome's Park. Judges and Pooling Stand, front view.

Jerome's Park. Judges and Pooling Stand, front view.

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View of High Bridge, from the New York Side.

View of High Bridge, from the New York Side.

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High Bridge, from the New York Side.

High Bridge, from the New York Side.

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Castle Garden, now the aquarium, with a very interesting foreground [large crowd of people, some waving at a procession, in foreground].

Castle Garden, now the aquarium, with a very interesting foreground [l...

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Bowling Green, foot of Broadway [horse drawn carriages in foreground].

Bowling Green, foot of Broadway [horse drawn carriages in foreground].

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Castle Garden and Liberty Statue, New York City, U.S.A. [aerial view of harbor].

Castle Garden and Liberty Statue, New York City, U.S.A. [aerial view o...

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The great Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island, New York Harbor, U.S.A.

The great Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island, New York Harbor, U.S.A...

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The winning boat passing the judge's boat, July 4, 1860.

The winning boat passing the judge's boat, July 4, 1860.

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

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Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Battery, New York [view of pier, harbor and ships].

Battery, New York [view of pier, harbor and ships].

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Bird's-eye view of New York Harbor, U.S.A.

Bird's-eye view of New York Harbor, U.S.A.

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New York Harbor, from the suspension bridge.

New York Harbor, from the suspension bridge.

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New York Bay, and Governor's Island.

New York Bay, and Governor's Island.

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New York Harbor, (bird's-eye view), New York City, U.S.A.

New York Harbor, (bird's-eye view), New York City, U.S.A.

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Suspension bridge and New York City, from Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Suspension bridge and New York City, from Brooklyn, U.S.A.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Steamboat for Albany, Pier No. 16 N. R. New York City.

Steamboat for Albany, Pier No. 16 N. R. New York City.

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Ferry Boat in New York Harbor. - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Ferry Boat in New York Harbor. - stereoscopic view, public domain phot...

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Facade of the Park National Bank.

Facade of the Park National Bank.

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View from New York Bridge Tower.

View from New York Bridge Tower.

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South and Staten Island Ferry, New York.

South and Staten Island Ferry, New York.

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Church of the Covenant, cor. Fourth Ave. and E. 35th St.

Church of the Covenant, cor. Fourth Ave. and E. 35th St.

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[A.T. Stewart's Store and Grace Church. -- New York City.]

[A.T. Stewart's Store and Grace Church. -- New York City.]

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Spingler House & Church of Puritans. B'Way.

Spingler House & Church of Puritans. B'Way.

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Trinity Church Yard. The final resting place of many great Americans, New York City.

Trinity Church Yard. The final resting place of many great Americans, ...

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Interior view of the North Side, with the Chancel, from the N.W. cor. of South Tower.

Interior view of the North Side, with the Chancel, from the N.W. cor. ...

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View in Residence, Fifth Avenue, N. York.

View in Residence, Fifth Avenue, N. York.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Looking into the Conservatory, New York.

Looking into the Conservatory, New York.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Fifth Avenue Hotel, Madison Square, New York.

Fifth Avenue Hotel, Madison Square, New York.

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Elevated R.R., highest point, New York

Elevated R.R., highest point, New York

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Stereoscopic views of the elevated railway, New York City.

Stereoscopic views of the elevated railway, New York City.

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Elevated railroad, 42nd st., New York.

Elevated railroad, 42nd st., New York.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Earth's choicest gifts to man, in the Conservatory, Central Park, N.Y. [Hand-colored view.]

Earth's choicest gifts to man, in the Conservatory, Central Park, N.Y....

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[View of pathway and seats, Central Park.]

[View of pathway and seats, Central Park.]

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Drinking fountain and bird cage, Central Park, N.Y.

Drinking fountain and bird cage, Central Park, N.Y.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Stereoscopic views of structures in Central Park, New York City.

Stereoscopic views of structures in Central Park, New York City.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Lord & Taylor's Dry Goods Estab., Cor. Broadway and Grand St.

Lord & Taylor's Dry Goods Estab., Cor. Broadway and Grand St.

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Art and landscape scenery, Central Park, N.Y. Rustic arbor.

Art and landscape scenery, Central Park, N.Y. Rustic arbor.

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[Vine clad arbor, Central Park, N.Y.]

[Vine clad arbor, Central Park, N.Y.]

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[Post Office] or New York's immense post office?

[Post Office] or New York's immense post office?

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New York City. [3rd Avenue Railroad Depot]

New York City. [3rd Avenue Railroad Depot]

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Bridge of Sighs, Tombs Prison, N.Y.

Bridge of Sighs, Tombs Prison, N.Y.

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The great $45,000 sword, which Grant got. (Manufactured by Tiffany & Co.).

The great $45,000 sword, which Grant got. (Manufactured by Tiffany & C...

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Grammar School No. 33, New York City. (Assembled for morning exercises.)

Grammar School No. 33, New York City. (Assembled for morning exercises...

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Ascent of Prof. Low's baloon from the corner of 6th Ave. and 59th St.

Ascent of Prof. Low's baloon from the corner of 6th Ave. and 59th St.

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Instantaneous view of the Lake from the Terrace.

Instantaneous view of the Lake from the Terrace.

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Instantaneous view of the Lake from the Terrace.

Instantaneous view of the Lake from the Terrace.

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Transverse Road No. 2, south of the old Reservoir.

Transverse Road No. 2, south of the old Reservoir.

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Looking n.-e. from the Carriage Circle.

Looking n.-e. from the Carriage Circle.

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Archway over footpath near the Conservatory.

Archway over footpath near the Conservatory.

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Instantaneous view of the Lake from the Terrace.

Instantaneous view of the Lake from the Terrace.

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Arch over Bridle Road, south of playground, Central Park, N.Y.

Arch over Bridle Road, south of playground, Central Park, N.Y.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Model yachts on lake, Central Park, New York.

Model yachts on lake, Central Park, New York.

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Cliff south of Play Ground, Central Park.

Cliff south of Play Ground, Central Park.

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The Rambles, Central Park, New York.

The Rambles, Central Park, New York.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Auld Lang Syne [Tam O'Shanter & Souter Johnnie]

Auld Lang Syne [Tam O'Shanter & Souter Johnnie]

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Webster's statue & Majestic Hotel, fr., Central Park, N.Y.

Webster's statue & Majestic Hotel, fr., Central Park, N.Y.

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Donkeys in Central Park, New York.

Donkeys in Central Park, New York.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Goat team, Central Park, New York.

Goat team, Central Park, New York.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Fountain at Central Park, New York.

Fountain at Central Park, New York.

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Terrace and Lake, Central Park, N.Y. city.

Terrace and Lake, Central Park, N.Y. city.

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Central Park, N.Y., 2 1/2 miles long, half of mile wide, and contains 838 acres.

Central Park, N.Y., 2 1/2 miles long, half of mile wide, and contains ...

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Henry Ward Beecher's grave, Greenwood Cemetery, N.Y., U.S.A.

Henry Ward Beecher's grave, Greenwood Cemetery, N.Y., U.S.A.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

View of High Bridge, from the New York Side.

View of High Bridge, from the New York Side.

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High Bridge from the North, showing Hotel.

High Bridge from the North, showing Hotel.

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View looking down the East River, from foot of 53d St., New York.

View looking down the East River, from foot of 53d St., New York.

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View of the New York Bay ferry boats.

View of the New York Bay ferry boats.

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View of City Hall, from Broadway.

View of City Hall, from Broadway.

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The gentlemen's cottage in the Ramble.

The gentlemen's cottage in the Ramble.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

The Fountain, the Esplanade of the Terrace. The Lake and Ramble in the distance.

The Fountain, the Esplanade of the Terrace. The Lake and Ramble in the...

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Outdoor Life and Sport in Central Park, N.Y.

Outdoor Life and Sport in Central Park, N.Y.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Broadway looking North from Union Square. Taken from the new building of The Domestic Sewing Machine Co.

Broadway looking North from Union Square. Taken from the new building ...

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