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- John Burroughs Talks: His Reminiscences and Comments as Reported by Clifton Johnson, 1922 -
- 1922
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John Burroughs Talks: His Reminiscences and Comments as Reported by Clifton Johnson, 1922
- "View near Anthony's Nose, Hudson Highlands," by Thomas Chambers, 1840-1850 -
- 1840-1850
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"View near Anthony's Nose, Hudson Highlands," by Thomas Chambers, 1840-1850
- The Hudson River Steamboats "North America" and "Albany," Wood Engraving, 1875-1880 - Robert Fulton operated the world's first commercially successful steamboat, <i>Clermont</i>, on the Hudson River in 1807. The Hudson was broad, deep and straight for many of the 150 miles between New York City and Albany. By the 1860s, steam-powered boats could cover that distance in about nine hours. Spacious, well-equipped steamboats offered a uniquely pleasant way to travel.
- circa 1830
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The Hudson River Steamboats "North America" and "Albany," Wood Engraving, 1875-1880
Robert Fulton operated the world's first commercially successful steamboat, Clermont, on the Hudson River in 1807. The Hudson was broad, deep and straight for many of the 150 miles between New York City and Albany. By the 1860s, steam-powered boats could cover that distance in about nine hours. Spacious, well-equipped steamboats offered a uniquely pleasant way to travel.
- Letters from James Clinton to Colonel Hughes and General McDougall about the Hudson River "Great Chain" at West Point, 1778 -
- May 02, 1778
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Letters from James Clinton to Colonel Hughes and General McDougall about the Hudson River "Great Chain" at West Point, 1778
- "Sandy Hook Steamer 'Asbury Park'," 1909 - The <em>Asbury Park</em> was a high-speed coastal steamer that transported well-to-do vacationers from New York City to their summer homes on the New Jersey shore. In this photograph, the steamer is taking part in the Hudson-Fulton Celebration, commemorating both Henry Hudson's discovery of the Hudson River and Robert Fulton's first successful commercial application of the paddle steamer.
- 1909
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"Sandy Hook Steamer 'Asbury Park'," 1909
The Asbury Park was a high-speed coastal steamer that transported well-to-do vacationers from New York City to their summer homes on the New Jersey shore. In this photograph, the steamer is taking part in the Hudson-Fulton Celebration, commemorating both Henry Hudson's discovery of the Hudson River and Robert Fulton's first successful commercial application of the paddle steamer.
- "Hudson River Steam Boat Line," July 1832 - Robert Fulton operated the world's first commercially successful steamboat, <i>Clermont</i>, on the Hudson River in 1807. The Hudson was broad, deep and straight for many of the 150 miles between New York City and Albany. By the 1860s, steam-powered boats could cover that distance in about nine hours. Spacious, well-equipped steamboats offered a uniquely pleasant way to travel.
- July 01, 1832
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"Hudson River Steam Boat Line," July 1832
Robert Fulton operated the world's first commercially successful steamboat, Clermont, on the Hudson River in 1807. The Hudson was broad, deep and straight for many of the 150 miles between New York City and Albany. By the 1860s, steam-powered boats could cover that distance in about nine hours. Spacious, well-equipped steamboats offered a uniquely pleasant way to travel.
- West Point Landing, Hudson River, New York, circa 1906 - For nearly thirty years, 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including this image taken from a Hudson River steamer. Situated on the bluff above the riverboat landing is the United States Military Academy at West Point.
- circa 1906
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West Point Landing, Hudson River, New York, circa 1906
For nearly thirty years, 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including this image taken from a Hudson River steamer. Situated on the bluff above the riverboat landing is the United States Military Academy at West Point.
- "North River Steam Boat and Safety Barge," circa 1825 Lithograph -
- circa 1825
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"North River Steam Boat and Safety Barge," circa 1825 Lithograph
- Engraving, "Riviere du Hudson," circa 1848 - Published in France, this circa 1848 engraving details an unnamed Hudson River town. A ferry boat, dock, train and tracks, along with some sailboats are a few of the features of this busy scene along the river.
- circa 1848
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Engraving, "Riviere du Hudson," circa 1848
Published in France, this circa 1848 engraving details an unnamed Hudson River town. A ferry boat, dock, train and tracks, along with some sailboats are a few of the features of this busy scene along the river.
- View on Hudson River. From Ruggles House, Newburgh., circa 1860 - Robert Fulton operated the world's first commercially successful steamboat, <i>Clermont</i>, on the Hudson River in 1807. The Hudson was broad, deep and straight for many of the 150 miles between New York City and Albany. By the 1860s, steam-powered boats could cover that distance in about nine hours. Spacious, well-equipped steamboats offered a uniquely pleasant way to travel.
- circa 1860
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View on Hudson River. From Ruggles House, Newburgh., circa 1860
Robert Fulton operated the world's first commercially successful steamboat, Clermont, on the Hudson River in 1807. The Hudson was broad, deep and straight for many of the 150 miles between New York City and Albany. By the 1860s, steam-powered boats could cover that distance in about nine hours. Spacious, well-equipped steamboats offered a uniquely pleasant way to travel.