Thomas J. Gifford in early auto in front of Standard Times building
Thomas J. Gifford in early auto in front of Standard Times building, Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA (w/o front caption). Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
John Rogers, New Bedford Massachusetts
John Rogers, sculptor. Biographical caption pasted to back. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Horse cars had not yet been replaced by trolleys
Durfee, Cedar, Allen and Dartmouth trolley car to Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, drawn by 2 horses, driven by Frank Lincoln standing at left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Dr. and Mrs. Randall - Early photography, Public domain image
Two images from paintings of Dr. and Mrs. Randall. Dr. Randall was brother of John Randall. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Unknown woman wearing sun visor and shirt and V-neck sweater
Unmounted clipping. Unknown woman wearing sun visor and shirt and V-neck sweater. Clothing implies she is a sportswoman, perhaps a golfer or tennis player. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Sarah Josepha Buell Hale - Public domain portrait engraving
Sarah Josepha Buell Hale, the lady behind Godey's Lady's Book (reproduction of a 19th century engraving). Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Unknown man in straw hat - Public domain portrait print
Unknown man in straw hat, wearing eyeglasses and apron, arms crossed holding mallet in right hand. Image appears to be a photocopy. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
William E. Hatch - New Bedford library collection
William E. Hatch, superintendent of New Bedford public schools, 1888-1908. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Kate O'Neill (Mrs. J. Francis Powers), New Bedford, MA business owner
Kate O'Neill (Mrs. J. Francis Powers), New Bedford, MA business owner. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Augustus Saint-Gaudens - New Bedford library collection
Augustus Saint-Gaudens, American sculptor. From a painting by Ellen Emmet. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Mary Spooner, New Bedford Massachusetts
Mary Spooner, former weaver at the old stone mill in Acushnet, MA. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Charles S. Ashley - New Bedford library collection
Charles S. Ashley, mayor of New Bedford, MA, pictured early in his career. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Rodney French in photo taken in 1860s
Rodney French in photo taken in 1860s, with image of memorial plaque superimposed. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Abner J. Phipps - New Bedford library collection
Abner J. Phipps, first superintendent of New Bedford, MA schools (1861-1865). Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Allen W. Swan - New Bedford library collection
Allen W. Swan, organist and pianist. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Painting of Charles S. Ashley by Ernest L. Ipsen
Painting of Charles S. Ashley by Ernest L. Ipsen, with caption verso Charles Sumner Ashley/ Mayor of New Bedford 1891, 1892, 1897-1905, 1907, 1910-1921, 1927. (folded). Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Portraits of Charles S. Ashley - Early photography, Public domain imag...
Images on two sides. Side 2: images include portraits of Charles S. Ashley in 1891, 1898, 1905, 1910, 1918. 1922; feeding pigeons at City Hall; working at desk after vacation in Caribbean. Courtesy of New Bedfo... More
Dr. Robert Cushman Murphy - Early photography, Public domain image
Dr. Robert Cushman Murphy, American Museum of Natural History, New York. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
John N. Hammond with white oak basket
John N. Hammond with white oak basket. He owned shop at 2941 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Rev. Henry F. Harrington - Public domain portrait print
Rev. Henry F. Harrington, superintendent of New Bedford, MA city schools, 1865-1887. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph T. Kenney - New Bedford library collection
Joseph T. Kenney, former district attorney for New Bedford, MA, with Seawitchclipper ship model. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Old Onward No. One - Early photography, Public domain image
First steam fire engine in New Bedford, Purchase Street near Hazard St., replaced in 1879. Drawn by 2 white horses. Two firemen and boy on engine. Station sign "ONWARD No. 1." on building. Courtesy of New Bedfo... More
Charles S. Ashley in retirement with daughter Hannah B. Ashley at home...
Images on two sides. Side 1, top: Charles S. Ashley in retirement with daughter Hannah B. Ashley at home; bottom: facade of Charles S. Ashley meat market with Ashley at far right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free P... More
Ben Clevelans, New Bedford Massachusetts
Ben Clevelans, former whaleman and captain of the Daisy. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Times certainly have changed, when this picture was taken, the automob...
J.L. Sherman delivery wagon driven by Alfred I. Brightman, horse hitched to front, outside wood frame commercial building. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Thomas J. Gifford in early auto in front of Standard Times building
Thomas J. Gifford in early auto in front of Standard Times building, Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA (caption on front). Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Sergeant Frank Baylies of New Bedford, MA
Sergeant Frank Baylies of New Bedford, MA, shot down during World War I, 17 June 1918, while serving with L'Escadrille Lafayette. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Sergeant Frank Baylies of New Bedford, MA
Sergeant Frank Baylies of New Bedford, MA, Most Successful American Birdman in World War I, in last known photo taken of him. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Father Jean B. De Valles of New Bedford, MA
Father Jean B. De Valles of New Bedford, MA, World War I chaplain and posthumous winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor. From crayon enhanced photograph. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Thomas J. Gifford shown heading Memorial Day parade as chief marshal
Thomas J. Gifford shown heading Memorial Day parade as chief marshal. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
William B. Perry - New Bedford library collection
William B. Perry, senior member of a New Bedford, MA law firm. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Dr. Joseph A. Frasier lighting pipe
Dr. Joseph A. Frasier lighting pipe. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Fred R. Fish - New Bedford library collection
Fred R. Fish, general superintendent, Pairpoint Corporation, New Bedford, MA. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Portrait of William M. Butler - Public domain portrait print
Portrait of William M. Butler, former president of Massachusetts State Senate. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Abraham Binns reading the New Bedford, MA Evening Standard.
Abraham Binns reading the New Bedford, MA Evening Standard. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
William H. Tripp - New Bedford library collection
William H. Tripp, collector and lecturer on whaling, at wheel of the John R. Manta on which he is making a voyage to collect new material. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford, MA chief of police Edward F. Doherty
New Bedford, MA chief of police Edward F. Doherty, smoking pipe. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Rev. Michael V. McDonough of St. Mary's Home, New Bedford, MA
Rev. Michael V. McDonough of St. Mary's Home, New Bedford, MA. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Edward H.R. Green in straw hat - Public domain portrait print
Edward H.R. Green in straw hat. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
George H. Sistare - New Bedford library collection
George H. Sistare. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
John Ryan, New Bedford Massachusetts
John Ryan, assistant, Inspector of Buildings, New Bedford, MA. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Alfred Bradley at writing desk - Public domain portrait print
Alfred Bradley at writing desk, smoking pipe. Courtesy of New Bedford free public library.
New Bedford, MA chief of police Edward F. Doherty in uniform
New Bedford, MA chief of police Edward F. Doherty in uniform Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
William B. Geoghegan - New Bedford library collection
William B. Geoghegan in hat, smoking pipe, inside car. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Captain George Fred Tilton of the Charles W. Morgan
Captain George Fred Tilton of the Charles W. Morgan. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Mrs. Ralph Adams Cram, Massachusetts
Mrs. Ralph Adams Cram, formerly Elizabeth Carrington Read of New Bedford, MA. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Pleasant Street a decade ago, Massachusetts
Pleasant Street, New Bedford, at intersection of William Street, looking south; traffic sergeant Ivar Nelson in intersection on rainy day. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Oscar G. Mostrom - New Bedford library collection
Oscar G. Mostrom. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Arch Bridge lures an angler, Massachusetts
Isaac Walton fishing at Arch Bridge, River Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Rev. William E. Patrick - Public domain portrait print
Rev. William E. Patrick, formerly of New Bedford, MA, Chaplain of the American Legion. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Clara Sharpe Hough of New Bedford, MA
Clara Sharpe Hough of New Bedford, MA, author of historical romance Leif the Lucky. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Nathaniel P. Sowle - New Bedford library collection
Nathaniel P. Sowle, cranberry grower, president of South Bristol Farmers Club, ex-officio director of New Bedford Grange. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Ernest L. Ipsen - New Bedford library collection
Ernest L. Ipsen, painter. With front caption. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Dr. Harold E. Kerwin, Massachusetts
Dr. Harold E. Kerwin, vice president of Kiwanis club. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Morton Swift, New Bedford Massachusetts
Morton Swift, treasurer of Kiwanis Club. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Ernest L. Ipsen - New Bedford library collection
Ernest L. Ipsen, painter. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford, MA native Colonel Willard D. Tripp
New Bedford, MA native Colonel Willard D. Tripp, Woburn, MA, examiner of claims in the distribution of funds for support of public dependents, a state employee for 60 years. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Attorney Isaiah C. Dade of New Bedford, MA
Attorney Isaiah C. Dade of New Bedford, MA, looking at an old Evening Standard calendar from 1899. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Ernest Leduc with old bicycle kept at G.W. Auger Company
Ernest Leduc with old bicycle kept at G.W. Auger Company, 1155 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA. Bicycle was made at George L. Brownell carriage factory. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Samuel T. Brighman - New Bedford library collection
Samuel T. Brighman, master of New Bedford, MA grange, steward of Massachusetts grange. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Violinist Orcha Halprin - New Bedford library collection
Violinist Orcha Halprin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Halprin, 167 Merrimack Street, New Bedford, MA. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Ellis L. Howland - New Bedford library collection
Ellis L. Howland, formerly on staff of The Standard, New Bedford, MA, later with The Journal of Commerce, New York. Founder of Old Dartmouth Historical Society and grand sword bearer in New York Masonic grand l... More
Portrait of Benjamin Cummings - Public domain portrait print
Portrait of Benjamin Cummings. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Frank A. Tabor - New Bedford library collection
Frank A. Tabor, district trustee of Kiwanis Club. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Charles S. Ashley in American Legion cap with logo and Massachusetts b...
Charles S. Ashley in American Legion cap with logo and Massachusetts beneath. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Stanford T. Crapo of Detroit, Massachusetts
Stanford T. Crapo of Detroit, MI, son of William Wallace Crapo and brother of Henry H. Crapo of New Bedford, MA. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Too heavy for rails, the engine William L.B. Gibbs, of the Fairhaven r...
Steam engine William L.B. Gibbs of Fairhaven Railroad, used for switching in Taunton. Henry Waldron stands beside engine. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Painter Clifford Ashley in front of New York exhibit of his works and ...
Painter Clifford Ashley in front of New York exhibit of his works and holding board containing different types of knots. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Painter Clifford Ashley in front of New York exhibit of his works and ...
Painter Clifford Ashley in front of New York exhibit of his works and holding board containing different types of knots. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
George H. Tripp, librarian - Public domain portrait print
George H. Tripp, librarian, New Bedford Free Public Library. With front caption: THE PRESENT LIBRARIAN…" Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Robert Ingraham, New Bedford Massachusetts
Robert Ingraham, first librarian of the New Bedford Free Public Library, photographed in 1901 by J. O'Neill. With front caption. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Robert Ingraham, New Bedford Massachusetts
Robert Ingraham, first librarian of the New Bedford Free Public Library, photographed in 1901 by J. O'Neill (no caption on front). Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Charles S. Ashley cutting steak at butcher shop
Charles S. Ashley cutting steak at butcher shop. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
George H. Tripp, librarian - Public domain portrait print
George H. Tripp, librarian, New Bedford Free Public Library. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Thomas Stone, New Bedford Massachusetts
Thomas Stone, concert director of New Bedford Choristers. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
William T. Read - New Bedford library collection
William T. Read. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Ready for the bell, Lewis G. Allen
Lewis G. Allen at reigns of horse-drawn ladder truck in front of central fire station, New Bedford, ca. 1890. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Scene 40 years ago, before motors made traffic a problem, horse drawn ...
Conductor Frank Kimball and driver Martin Galvin in trolley driven by 2 horse team, shown at Cove Street and Water Street, New Bedford in 1888. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Touched by famous - New Bedford library collection
Enclosed hackney cab operated by C.H. Murphy and Sons, with driver Edward Goulart in seat. "Among its passengers were Hetty Green, Edwin Booth and Frank Bancroft." Caption notes that the Murphy stable was to be... More
Judge Mayhew R. Hitch in robes, Massachusetts
Judge Mayhew R. Hitch in robes. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Mrs. Urban Huttleston Broughton
Mrs. Urban Huttleston Broughton, aka The Lady Fairhaven. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Nelson L. Humes - New Bedford library collection
Nelson L. Humes, aka Whistling Joe, chair caner. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Formal portrait of Charles F. Broughton
Formal portrait of Charles F. Broughton. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Henry P. Burt and granddaughter Lucille Haywood
Henry P. Burt and granddaughter Lucille Haywood. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Edward F. Higgins - New Bedford library collection
Edward F. Higgins, clockmaker. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Rev. John A. MacColl - Public domain portrait print
Rev. John A. MacColl, pastor, North Congregational Church, New Bedford, MA, riding a camel. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Painter Clifford Ashley seated in front of one of his paintings
Painter Clifford Ashley seated in front of one of his paintings, holding an open book. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Mrs. Lawrence Grinnell - New Bedford library collection
Mrs. Lawrence Grinnell. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Mrs. Charles E.P. Thompson of Fairhaven, MA
Mrs. Charles E.P. Thompson of Fairhaven, MA, president of the New Bedford Women's Club. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Henry M. Knowles of 184 Main Street, Fairhaven, MA in a Locomobile
Henry M. Knowles of 184 Main Street, Fairhaven, MA in a Locomobile. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Sylvia Grinnell, New Bedford Massachusetts
Sylvia Grinnell, presented as a debutante at a dinner in Boston early last winter. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
John L. Martin with bicycle - Public domain portrait print
John L. Martin with bicycle. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
James O. Thompson Jr. - Public domain portrait print
James O. Thompson Jr., treasurer and agent of New Bedford Cotton Mills. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Lawrence Grinnell, New Bedford Massachusetts
Lawrence Grinnell, commander of Post One, American Legion. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
William W. Atwood - New Bedford library collection
William W. Atwood, member of New Bedford, MA police department baseball team, in uniform. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Captain Charles Henry Robbins - Public domain portrait print
Captain Charles Henry Robbins, whaler and former housekeeper at the New Bedford, MA police station. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Captain James Henry Sherman - Public domain portrait print
Captain James Henry Sherman, whaleman on Cleon, Canton, Congress, Nautilus, Governor Troupe, Milton, Mermaid. In 1930 he was one of the oldest living sea captains in this city (New Bedford, MA). Courtesy of New... More
Lieutenant Joseph B. Wing, New Bedford, MA police department
Lieutenant Joseph B. Wing, New Bedford, MA police department. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Willard Nye Jr. - New Bedford library collection
Willard Nye Jr., yachtsman and naturalist. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Friends, you can't make friends with an automobile, but you could with...
Delivery wagon of Schofield & Allen, tripe sellers, with single horse in front, Alfred Schofield standing beside him at right, in front of establishment of J. S. Jackson. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library