Hauling Rocks, Pipestone national monument
Once large chunks of quartzite are taken out, they must be broken into smaller pieces and used to build a retaining wall.
The 16 lb. Sledge Hammer - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A regular hammer won't do the trick - many quarriers use 16 and 20 lb. sledge hammers with their smaller 5 lb. hammer.
Outdoor Demonstrations, Pipestone national monument
Travis Erickson, 4th generation quarrier and carver, working outside during Covid-19.
Flask, North and Central America
Probably made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tumbler, North and Central America
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pitcher, North and Central America
Probably made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Molasses jug - Public domain dedication photo
Probably made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of a jug, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Creamer, North and Central America
Possibly made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Covered Sugar Bowl - Public domain dedication photo
Probably made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sugar Bowl - Public domain dedication photo
Probably made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pitcher, North and Central America
Probably made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tumbler, North and Central America
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bottle, North and Central America
Probably made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bowl, North and Central America
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of metal museum object , free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Creamer, North and Central America
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Glass Flask, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Covered Sugar Bowl - Public domain dedication photo
Probably made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bottle, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Flask, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sugar Bowl, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup Plate, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Public domain photo of a 3d object, North America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup Plate, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Possibly made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup Plate, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of a small object, piece of jewelry, brooch, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup Plate, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Possibly made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup Plate, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Public domain photo of a golden object, North America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup Plate, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of a small object, piece of jewelry, brooch, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup Plate, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Public domain photo of a 3d object, North America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup Plate, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Probably made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
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A Bottom Sill from the Pinery Feeder Dam — Day 27
This bottom sill from the Pinery Feeder Dam has an iron spike at one end that attached to the bedrock. Wood samples will be taken to determine if the bottom sills date to the original 1827 construction.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a museum object, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a museum object, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Vegetable Dish, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup Plate, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a museum object, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a museum object, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a museum object, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Saltcellar, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Possibly made in Midwest; Made in Massachusetts, United States Public domain photograph of metal museum object , free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Dish, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a museum object, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a museum object, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Bowl, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Possibly made in Midwest, United States; Possibly made in New England, United States
Cup Plate, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Plate, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a museum object, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a museum object, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a museum object, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Glass Bottle, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Covered Sugar Bowl. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Covered Sugar Bowl - Public domain dedication photo
Probably made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dish, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dish, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Saltcellar, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Possibly made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bowl, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dish, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Covered Sugar Bowl - Public domain dedication photo
Probably made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Bowl, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Possibly made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of glass museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a museum object, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Ohio waltz - Public domain American sheet music
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860
Glass Flask, unknown artist - Public domain dedication photo
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Covered Bowl, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vegetable Dish, 19th century - Public domain dedication photo
Made in Midwest, United States Public domain photograph of a small object, piece of jewelry, brooch, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cup plate, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a museum object, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Glass Flask, unknown artist. American decorative arts.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a museum object, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
National Parks of Nebraska - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Hey Nebraska! How’s the good life? Oh, by the way…Happy 150th! In 1867, you became the 37th state in the Union! The birthplace of Kool-Aid, Arbor Day, the world’s largest train yard, and the T.V. Dinner, Nebras... More
Fishing at Pinery Dam, ca. 1895
Picnickers fish at the Pinery Feeder Dam, circa 1895. The Cuyahoga is on the right and the gate to the Pinery Feeder is on the left.
Station Road Bridge (ca. 1907), View South
Winter view looking south shows the Station Road Bridge, left, and the Brecksville Station, right.
Station Road Bridge Area (ca. 1907)
This northwest view of Brecksville Station (center) and Station Road Bridge (right) shows several railcars along the tracks, small commercial buildings, and nearby homes. Station Road comes down the hill from t... More
Looking West at the Pinery Feeder Dam—Day 23
With the Brecksville Diversion Dam removed, river water is now being held back by the wooden Pinery Feeder Dam. Note the bent shape. The dam was designed to send water into the Ohio & Erie Canal via a gate out ... More
Ribbon-Cutting for Station Road Bridge (1992)
Dignitaries cut a ribbon when Station Road Bridge re-opened on August 12, 1992. Superintendent John Debo holds the ribbon. To his right is Dave Humphrey, chief of the TAPS division. Rob Bobel, the park’s civil ... More
National parks: x - public domain image
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Dedication of Station Road Bridge (1992)
Superintendent John Debo (wearing a hardhat) speaks at the 1992 dedication of the Station Road Bridge as six other dignitaries wait their turn. The bridge was completely restored in 1991-1992 and re-opened afte... More
Remains of the Brecksville Diversion Dam—Day 23
This view looks west across the Cuyahoga River to the abutment for the Brecksville Diversion Dam. Only a 40-foot-long by 1-foot-deep section remains below the water.
Dedication of Station Road Bridge (1992)
Visitors and two park rangers walk across a metal truss bridge toward a small crowd of people. The photo was taken during the August 12, 1992 dedication of the restored Station Road Bridge.
Historic & Modern Quarriers - National Parks Gallery
Historic and modern quarriers divided by Pipestone Creek (artist unknown)
Smooth Sumac, Pipestone national monument
Smooth sumac turning red towards the end of summer
Brecksville Diversion Dam is Gone—Day 23
Looking south, an excavator sits in the Cuyahoga River between the abutments for the Brecksville Diversion Dam. Only a 40-foot-long by 1-foot-deep section remains below the water
Brecksville Station (ca. 1923) - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
John Knapp took this image of cut logs awaiting transport at the original Brecksville Station, circa 1923. Notice the Standard Oil and Rayolight Oil advertisements painted on the two background buildings.
Brecksville Station (1920s) - National Parks Gallery
John Knapp took this undated southeast view from the hill above the original Brecksville Station. Compare this to the Knapp photo marked ca. 1923. The angle and vehicles are similar, but the background building... More
Mural "Opening of the Midwest," by Robert Francis White at Federal Bui...
Date: 1937; medium: tempera. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Photographs in th... More
US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (lower half) (RDML) Ann E. Rondeau, Command...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (lower half) (RDML) Ann E. Rondeau, Commander, Navy Region Midwest/Commander, Naval Service Training ... More
Danbaum service, Midwest strikebreakers. Omaha, Nebraska
Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
The tracks for an Army halftrac scout car begins to take shape on the ...
Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Production. Diesel engines. Naval officers are instructed in diesel en...
Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The chassis of an Army halftrac scout car get a workout. When this tes...
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.