Descriptive Summary
| Title: | George P. Hall & Son Photograph Collection |
|---|---|
| Dates [inclusive]: | [1876-1914] |
| Abstract: | Large-format views in this collection provide detailed, flattering depictions of Manhattan
from the 1880s through the 1910s. Included are depictions of early skyscrapers, hotel
and theater exteriors, harbor activity, and downtown streets, as well as views of
Brooklyn's business areas and resorts. Views of the U.S. Navy's new steel battleships
of the 1890s and areas outside New York are included.
The George P. Hall & Son Photograph Collection is digitized and available in the Shelby White and Leon Levy Digital Library. |
| Quantity: | 63.1 Linear feet (52 boxes and 2 volumes) |
| Call Phrase: | PR 24 |