Dalton-Herbert Houses, 201 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Independe...
Survey number: HABS VA-934 Building/structure dates: ca. 1800 Subsequent Work National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928
Dr. Daniel Houtz Office, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, P...
Significance: This one-and-one-half story building is significant for its ownership by two important figures in Alexandria's history; state Senator Harry McAteer, a lawyer who introduced the first telephone lin... More
Soloman Baker House, Shelton Avenue, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Significance: The house that Soloman Baker erected about mid-century and occupied for a decade represents a large residence with late-Federal characteristics overshadowed by Victorian elements that were added l... More
Cleopatra's Needle - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph
Obelisk towers above small buildings, local residents and a single tree. No. 1770.
Engine, J.H. Devereux, Alexandria (Andrew J. Russel)
Photograph shows the ornately decorated locomotive J.H. Devereux, of the United States Military Railroad with two crew members on board outside the roundhouse at the Alexandria station. Published in: Civil War... More
The National Cemetery, at Alexandria. Virginia
No. 160. Public domain photograph - grave, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Woman assisted by man as she mounts or dismounts a donkey in Alexandr...
Title devised by library staff. On verso: Africa. Natives. Egypt, Alexandria. Woman on back of donkey. Possibly taken by Tancrède R. Dumas.
Remains of wreck on the track, ready for transportation to Alexandria....
Photograph shows the remains of a train derailed in battle returning to Alexandria by train. Published in: Russell's Civil War photographs : 116 historic prints / by Andrew J. Russell ; with a preface by Joe B... More
Freedman's Barracks, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War
Photograph shows a group of freedmen and women standing in front of the barracks. No. B350. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Eastern view of round house and depot, Orange & Alexandria Railroad
Photograph shows a locomotive moving away from the roundhouse at the Orange & Alexandria railroad yard in Alexandria, Virginia. Telegraph wire insulators on utility pole in foreground. No. 104.
Soldiers' Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)
Photograph shows Soldiers' Cemetery which was founded in 1862 and may have been one of the first Civil War cemeteries. No. 187. Published in: Russell's Civil War photographs : 116 historic prints / by Andrew J... More
Building stockade, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)
Photograph shows a group of African American men digging a trench in front of the stockade. No. B524. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. V, p. 91". Original neg. is at National Archive. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Fort Ellsworth, near Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War
No. B542. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
Bridge and block house on Orange and Alexandria R.R. near Bull Run, Vi...
No. 4795. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
Bird's-eye view of Sickel Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Ru...
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More
New bridge over Potomac River on the Washington, Alexandria and George...
Photograph showing a railroad bridge across the Potomac River. Three men are seated at right: S. Seymour, chief engineer, C.B. Morse, constructing engineer, S.S. Post & Co., contractors. Exhibited: "East of th... More
Union Mills, Virginia Orange and Alexandria R.R. (Andrew J. Russel)
No. B1319. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites ... More
View on Bull Run, crossing of Orange and Alexandria railroad
No. B161. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
[Troops in formation at Camp of the 44th New York Infantry near Alexan...
Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, w... More
Headquarters of convalescent camp, near Alexandria, Virginia
No. B1174. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites ... More
Camp of the 44th New York Infantry near Alexandria, Virginia
Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, w... More
Practice Chapel Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Virginia
Photograph shows five men seated on the lawn in front of the chapel. Original negative in National Archives Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860-1985, Series: Mathew Brady ... More
Mansion House Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)
No. 1290. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 7, pg. 233". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Fairfax Seminary, near Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War
No. B1143. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites ... More
View on Pope's Head, near burnt bridge, Orange & Alexandria Railroad
Photograph showing two locomotives pulling into the Union Mills Station on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad in Clifton, Virginia. Two soldiers stand guard on the bank at right. No. 229. Title from another ve... More
Battery Rodgers - An old black and white photo of two men standing nex...
Hand written on verso: 15 inch Rodman smooth bore Battery Rodgers, near Alexandria. Hand written on verso: Miller, vol. 5, p. 88. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
View on Bull Run, crossing of Orange and Alexandria railroad
No. B136. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
Soldier's Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)
No. 4451. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
Government coal wharf, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)
Photograph shows two men on the shore of the Potomac River facing the wharf. No. 123.
Quartermaster's corrall (i.e. corral), near Alexandria, Virginia
No. 1291. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
Quartermaster's Wharf, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War
No. B440. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
Private F. E. Brownell, 11th New York Infantry, "Ellsworth's Avenger"
No. 1494. Mounted with two other photographs with general caption: Marshall House, Alex., Va., & Col. Ellsworth. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Battery Rodgers, Potomac River, near Alexandria
No. B469. Hand written on verso: 15 inch Rodman. Hand written on verso: Miller, vol. 5, p. 87. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
The great 10,000 mile wall China
No. 15348. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, Virginia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Military Railroad Bridge, Bull Run, Virginia Orange and Alexandri...
No. B1177. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites ... More
Camp of 44th New York Infantry near Alexandria, Virginia
Photograph shows an aerial view of Alexandria looking East with King Street on the left. No. B172. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Embankment near Union Mills Station, Orange & Alexandria Railroad (And...
Photograph showing two men sitting on and close by a fallen tree over Pope's Head Creek in Clifton, Virginia near a destroyed railroad bridge on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. No. 127. Inscribed on item: T... More
Bird's eye view of machine shops, with east yard of Orange & Alexandri...
Photograph shows a railroad yard of the Orange & Alexandria Railroad in Alexandria, Virginia. Photograph taken from the top of the roundhouse. No. 293.
Fairfax Seminary, near Alexandria, Virginia. American Civil War 1861-1...
Photograph shows a group of soldiers in front of a building on the grounds of the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Building stockade, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)
Hand written on mount: image printed in reverse. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg w... More
New bridge over Potomac River on the Washington, Alexandria and George...
Photograph showing construction on a trestle railroad bridge across the Potomac River. Caption continues: S. Seymour, chief engineer, C.B. Morse, constructing engineer, S.S. Post & Co., contractors.
Levee at Alexandria, La. - A black and white photo of a train yard
No. 3120. Hand written on verso: "Identifications (sic) available at Naval Historical Foundation". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Sailors on Russian frigate "Osliaba," harbor of Alexandria, Virginia (...
Photograph showing Russian sailors standing on the deck of their ship. No. 210. Inscribed on item: [Gen. Haupt & wife attended a reception given by the admiral].
Convalescent camp, near Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)
No. B540. National Archives has original negative. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 7, p. 287". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Battery Rodgers, (interior), vicinity, Alexandria, Virginia
Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New bridge over Potomac River on the Washington, Alexandria and George...
Photograph showing a trestle railroad bridge across the Potomac River. Caption continues: S. Seymour, chief engineer, C.B. Morse, constructing engineer, S.S. Post & Co., contractors.
Hunting Creek Bridge, near Alexandria, Virginia
No. B183. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 4, page 325 ( The barracks at Giesboro, Wash., D.C.)" Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Camp of 44th New York Infantry near Alexandria, Virginia
Photograph shows tents in the foreground with King Street in the background. No. B173. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
U.S. frigate Pensacola off Alexandria, Virginia
No. B864. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia Scene of death of Colonel Ellswor...
No. 1278. Mounted with two other photographs with general caption: Marshall House, Alex., Va. & Col. Ellsworth. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Camp of 44th New York Infantry near Alexandria, Virginia
No. B69. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More
Mansion House, Alexandria, Virginia - A group of people standing outsi...
Photograph shows a group of people gathered in front of a building used as a hospital in the 100 block of North Fairfax Street between King Street and Cameron Street.
Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia, scene of death of Colonel Ellswo...
Photograph shows a group of people in front of the Marshall House at the corner of King and St. Asaph Streets. No. B1087. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Quartermaster's Wharf, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War
Photograph shows a group of horses at the wharf. No. B754. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Convalescent camp near Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War
No. B435. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
Battery Rodgers, Potomac River, near Alexandria
No. 143. Hand written on verso: Miller, vol. V, p. 87. Hand written on verso: also BH825-16. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Slave Pen, Alexandria, Virginia - 19th century Virginia.
Interior. Address: 1315 Duke St., Alexandria, Virginia. Full stereo, The War for the Union. Photographic History (No. 2298). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: V... More
Outskirts of Alexandria, Virginia - A black and white photo of a train...
No. B1216. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites ... More
Christ's Church, Alexandria, Virginia during American Civil War
Photograph shows four women conversing outside the church. No. B1213. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Government Bakery, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)
Photograph shows an aerial view of the facility with Alexandria skyline in the background. No. 220.
Camp of 44th New York Infantry near Alexandria, Virginia
No. B231. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
Fairfax Seminary, near Alexandria, Virginia, American Civil War Glass ...
Photograph shows a woman with two Union soldiers in front of the seminary which was headquarters for the Army of the Potomac. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Repairing Orange and Alexandria Railroad near Catlett's Station, after...
No. 448. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More
Sanitary Commission at convalescent camp near Alexandria, Virginia, Ma...
No. B445. See also original neg. LC-B811-1204, slightly different cropping. Date from neg. sleeve. Hand written on verso: "Miller, (Vol.) VII, 335". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
U.S. Fire Department, Alexandria, Virginia, with steam fire engines, J...
Photograph shows fire fighters and steam fire engines in front of the Alexandria, Virginia fire department which was taken over by Union forces in early 1863. No. 265.
Engine "General Haupt," Alexandria, 1863 (Andrew J. Russel)
Photograph shows wood burning locomotive "Gen. Haupt" named for Herman Haupt, chief of Construction and Transportation, in front of the roundhouse at the Alexandria station. No. 232.
A ward in hospital at convalescent camp near Alexandria, Virginia
No. B390. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 7, p. 279". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Engine "E.M. Stanton," Alexandria, July 1864 (Andrew J. Russel)
Photograph shows the locomotive "E.M. Stanton," built in 1862 and named for the secretary of war, on a turntable at the Alexandria railroad station. No. 239.
Fort Ellsworth, near Alexandria, Virginia, interior view, April 3, 186...
Photograph shows a view from a rooftop of Fort Ellsworth named for Colonel Elmer Ellsworth, a Union officer killed in 1861. No. 271.
Cavalry guarding the Orange & Alexandria R.R., 1864
Hand written on verso: "See: Miller, vol. 4, pp. 184 & 185". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Sickel Hospital, looking toward Fairfax Seminary, January 5, 1865 (And...
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More
Engine W. H. Whiton, and President's car, Alexandria, January,1865
Photograph shows a United States Military Railroad locomotive, W.H. Whiton, and the president's rail car, later used as Lincoln's funeral car. Published in: Russell's Civil War photographs : 116 historic print... More
View from Pioneer Mill, looking up the wharf (Andrew J. Russel)
Photograph shows cargo ships at the wharf in Alexandria, Virginia from Pioneer Mill, which was six stories high. Published in: Russell's Civil War photographs : 116 historic prints / by Andrew J. Russell ; wit... More
Colonne Pompée Alexandrie / Bonfils.
Small group of men and two donkeys gather near the base of Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria, Egypt. No. 23.
Statue de Méhémet Ali à Alexandrie / Bonfils.
Statue of Méhémet Ali on horseback. No. 11. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites... More
Palais de Raz el-Tin à Alexandrie, vue générale / Bonfils.
Small boats on shoreline, in background, Palace of Râs el-Tîn. No. 9.
Alexandrie, Palais de Ras-el-Tin / Fiorillo Phot.
View of palace from the sea. No. 13. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and sa... More
Antonio Beato - [Pompey's Pillar] / A. Beato.
In album: Jerusalem, Alexandria, Cairo, Rome, no. 134. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of ... More
Old Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia
Caption on handwritten label on negative sleeve or negative: Architecture/Exterior. Date based on span of years of C.M. Bell Collection. Negative number assigned by Library. Gift; American Genetic Association, ... More
The "Obelisk" in its original position at Alexandria, Egypt
Photo copyrighted by Geo. Wright. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: New York (St.) NYC Cleopatra's Needle; Egypt; Obelisks; Shelf.
The Obelisk in a horizontal position
The obelisk Cleopatra's Needle at Alexandria, Egypt, in case with machinery attached for lowering, in preparation for shipment to Central Park, New York City. By Aug. Kuereff(?). Copyright by Geo. Wright.
[The 'Obelisk' horizontal position...with Alexandria [Egypt], showing ...
Photo copyrighted by George Wright. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: NY NYC ?; Egypt Alexandria; Obelisks; Shelf.
Alexandrie. Ejiptiéne / Dumas Ph.
Egyptian woman, half-length portrait, facing left, wearing a veil. No. 2088. No. 586. On verso: Africa. Natives. Egypt, Alexandria.
Fire engine, 1775, of the Friendship Fire Company, Alexandria, Virgini...
Photograph shows fire engine from 1775 on display outside of building. Copyright 1889 by J. M. Hill.
Alexandrie, le port et les écluses
Title in Detroit Publishing Co., Catalogue J foreign section, Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Publishing Company, 1905: "Egypt. Alexandria. The Harbor, Embankment, and Channel Sluices". Print no. "2101." Purchase; Ma... More
Alexandrie, le canal Mahmoudieh view, photochrome print postcard.
Title in Detroit Publishing Co., Catalogue J foreign section, Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Publishing Company, 1905: "Egypt. Alexandria. The Mahmoudieh Canal". Print no. "2102. P.Z." Purchase; Marc Walter; 2015; (... More
Alexandrie, les catacombes de Meks view, photochrome print postcard.
Title in Detroit Publishing Co., Catalogue J foreign section, Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Publishing Company, 1905: "Egypt. Alexandria. The Catacombs of Meks". Print no. "2103. P.Z." Purchase; Marc Walter; 2015; ... More
Alexandrie, cimetière Arabe et Colonne de Pompée
Title in Detroit Publishing Co., Catalogue J foreign section, Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Publishing Company, 1905: "Egypt. Alexandria. Arab Cemetery, with Pompey's Column". Print no. "2104. P.Z." Purchase; Marc ... More
Zaoud-el-Mara, Jewish Quarters, Alexandria, Egypt
Stereograph showing children and men gathered in narrow street. 17094 U.S. Copyright Office. On mount: Copyright 1898 by B.W. Kilburn. No. 12376.
Egyptian views; Alexandria (Iskanderiyeh). The harbor of Alexandria
Title from: Catalogue of photographs & lantern slides ... [1936?]. Caption on negative: The harbor of Alexandria. Date from Matson LOT cards. Gift; Episcopal Home; 1978.
Egyptian views; Alexandria (Iskanderiye). The harbor of Alexandria
Title from: Catalogue of photographs & lantern slides ... [1936?]. Date from Matson LOT cards. Gift; Episcopal Home; 1978.
Egyptian views; Alexandria (Iskanderiyeh). Pompey's Pillar
Title from: Catalogue of photographs & lantern slides ... [1936?]. Caption on negative: Pompey's Pillar. Date from Matson LOT cards. Gift; Episcopal Home; 1978.
Alexandria, Egypt - A black and white photo of a city
Alexandria, Egypt; general view. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Egypt Alexandria; Shelf.
Christ Church, where Washington joined with his neighbors in public wo...
H46346 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL UNDER CONSTRUCTION
A black and white photo of a building under construction, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Date span based on acti... More
GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL. UNDER CONSTRUCTION
A black and white photo of a building under construction, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Date span based on acti... More
Aerial views, Alexandria? etc. pyramids
Taken either by the American Colony Photo Department or its successor, the Matson Photo Service. Title from negative sleeve. Gift; Episcopal Home; 1978.
Aerial views, Alexandria? etc. Eric Matson public domain photograph co...
Taken either by the American Colony Photo Department or its successor, the Matson Photo Service. Title from negative sleeve. Gift; Episcopal Home; 1978.
Dedication, George Washington Memorial, 1923, Alexandria, Virginia
Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Date from negatives in same range. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. General information about the National Pho... More
Wash. School, Alex., Virginia - Glass negative photogrpah. Public doma...
Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Date from negatives in same range. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. General information about the National Pho... More