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Bird's-eye view of Amherst
Panoramic lithograph of Amherst. Perspective map not drawn to scale.
Cat-astrophe advertising card
Trade card advertising the Amherst business of F. H. Howes, a grocer located in Merchants' Row in the 1880s. The cartoon on the card illustrates Victorian humor.
Latest styles in hats advertising card
Trade card advertising the Amherst business of J. M. Waite & Son, a hatter and outfitter for gentlemen, whose establishment was located in Cook's Block, Phoenix Row, in the late 1880s.
Amherst Roller Rink advertising card
Trade card for the Amherst Roller Rink, a roller-skating establishment which was located in Palmer Hall (today the site of Amherst Town Hall) in the 1880s.
Main Street in Amherst looking east
This street leads to East Amherst and Pelham. The portion shown here is bordered by parallel rows of elm trees, whose interlacing branches create an arch above the street. First Congregational Church is shown on the right.
Professor Mather's recital room at Amherst College
View of a classroom with benches as seating for students and a podium in front. The walls are filled with pictures and a large map. Richard Henry Mather was a professor of Greek language and literature at Amherst College from 1859 to 1890.
Amherst College Hill from the west
View across the south end of the Town Common showing Amherst College buildings.
Amherst College Hill from the west
View across the south end of the Town Common showing Amherst College buildings.
Amherst College Hill from the northwest
View across the south end of the Town Common showing Amherst College buildings.
Amherst College Hill from the southwest
View across a fenced field in the Woodside Avenue area. Scene looks over South Pleasant Street to College Hill and shows area houses.
North College dormitory at Amherst College
View of the building that was originally called Middle College until the original North College burned in 1857. Built by Hiram Johnson, an Amherst brick mason.
Morgan Library at Amherst College
View of Morgan Library after the 1882 addition was completed. The new addition included the librarian's office and a large book room in the rear.
President's House, Morgan Library, and College Hall at Amherst College
View of Morgan Library, the Amherst College President's House and College Hall on the west side of South Pleasant Street after the addition to the Library in 1882.
President's House, Morgan Library, and College Hall at Amherst College
View of Morgan Library, the Amherst College President's House and College Hall on the west side of South Pleasant Street after the addition to the Library in 1882.
Walker Hall at Amherst College
The second incarnation of Walker Hall, shown here from the side, was completed in 1883 after the original building was gutted by fire. A portion of the outside wall survived the fire, was strengthened on the inside and incorporated into the new…