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1890s antique CONNECTICUT PHOTO ALBUM new haven HOME CHURCH SCHOOL PARK MONUMENT
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Approx 45 photos. Antique photo album, measuring approx. 4.75\" x 5.75\", bound in textured black boards with gilt “Photographs” title, produced by Ward’s Album for Unmounted Photographs, No. 801. Contains several dozen original photographs from the 1890s, many loosely mounted or easily removable due to dried glue.
Connecticut content includes:
New Haven Green: Tree-lined walks and a civic monument with promenading figures, a central 19th-c. gathering space.
East Rock Park: Views of wooded drives, rustic bridges, and dramatic bluffs overlooking the city, plus remarkable icy winter fountain formations that were a well-known seasonal attraction.
West Rock / Surroundings: Stone outcrops, cascades, and winding roads typical of New Haven’s parklands.
Lake & Reservoirs: Canoeing, boating, and pavilion scenes likely tied to Lake Saltonstall or nearby waterworks areas in New Haven County.
Colony Street / Homes: Residential homes, parlors with piano and organ, and family portraits. Includes the calling card of Mrs. Charles F. Linsley, 235 Colony Street, New Haven, CT, directly linking the album to the Linsley family or close acquaintances.
Commercial Blocks & Schools: Brick storefronts, large public school buildings, and a church with bell tower.
Occupational View: Rare photograph of a Connecticut harness and saddle shop, with goods hanging and stacked along the walls.
Rail & Transport: Railroad tracks, trestles, and horse-drawn wagons in the street.
Condition: Album intact with moderate edge wear. Photos show light toning but remain generally crisp. Many are partially detached, making them easy to remove if desired.
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A calling card for Mrs. Charles F. Linsley, 235 Colony Street, New Haven is tucked inside, pointing to family ownership or close association. The Linsleys were a well-established New Haven family, lending historical depth to the album.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
CONDITION: See listing description and photos.
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