Aerial view from Amherst College tower looking northwest
Stereographs
Amherst (Mass.)
Photograph taken from Johnson Chapel tower looking toward the center of town and Amity Street. The statue Sabrina in the garden is just visible at the bottom of the photograph.
Lovell, John L., 1825-1903
Jones Library Special Collections
Circa 1880
This digital file may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections
image/jpeg
English
Photographs
LOV1033
American House block in Amherst
Amherst (Mass.)
This structure was built on the site where Noah Webster's house was located during the time he spent in Amherst writing his dictionary (1812-1822). It was built as the Hygeian Hotel. This statement was printed in the Springfield Republican edition of January 15, 1853: "There is a spring in the cellar of the Hygeian Hotel, Amherst, very strongly impregnated with iron, combined with sulfur and magnesia. The flow of water is abundant and unfailing."
The Hygeian Hotel was renamed the American House Hotel in June of 1854 (Springfield Republican, June 21, 1854). After 1868, it became a business block only, though still called the American House. It was demolished in 1909 to make way for the Lincoln Building.
This photograph shows the building in dilapidated condition shortly before it was demolished.
Scott, Edgar T., 1858-1940
Jones Library Special Collections
1909-08
This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
image/jpg
English
Photographs
SCO103
Amherst House Block in the 1920's
Amherst (Mass.)
The Amherst House Block stood at the corner of South Pleasant and Amity Streets. The Amherst House Hotel was in operation on the upper levels and a number of businesses were located on the street level. Note the Jones Library signs on the second floor. The Jones Library rented rooms here from 1921 through 1926. This building burned to the ground in December of 1926.
The two additional images present close-up views of men loitering in front of some of the businesses.
Barnes, Lincoln W., 1879-1966
Jones Library Special Collections
Circa 1923
This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Is part of the Lincoln Barnes Photograph Collection, Jones Library Special Collections.
image/jpg
English
Photographs
Folder: Amherst-Streets-Amity-Jones Library (negative)
Amherst House hotel and business block
Amherst (Mass.)
View looking west on Main Street and showing a section of Merchants' Row and the second incarnation of the Amherst House. Businesses shown in the Amherst House block include E. R. Clark, Deuel's Drug Store, a clothes shop, and Amherst E-O Store. There are ladies sitting on a bench on the northwest end of the Town Common and a horse pulling a cart in the street.
The first Amherst House, and most of Merchants' Row, were consumed by fire on July 4, 1879. The Amherst House was rebuilt in 1880, and was completely destroyed by another fire in 1926.
Scott, Edgar T., 1858-1940
Jones Library Special Collections
Circa 1909
This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library
Is part of the Edgar Scott Postcard Collection. Jones Library Special Collections.
image/jpg
English
Cards
SPC210
Amherst House hotel and business block
Amherst (Mass.)
View looking west on Main Street and showing a section of Merchants' Row and the second incarnation of the Amherst House. Businesses visible in the Amherst House block include Harry H. Clark, Deuel's Drug Store, and Campion & Fish.
The first Amherst House, and most of Merchants' Row, were consumed by fire on July 4, 1879. The Amherst House was rebuilt in 1880, and was completely destroyed by another fire in 1926.
Scott, Edgar T., 1858-1940
Jones Library Special Collections
Circa 1906
This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Is part of the Edgar Scott Postcard Collection. Jones Library Special Collections.
image/jpg
English
Cards
SPC207
Amherst House hotel and business block
Amherst (Mass.)
This large hotel once stood on the corner of South Pleasant and Amity Streets and is shown here with both horse carts and automobiles parked in front.
Scott, Edgar T., 1858-1940
Jones Library Special Collections
Circa 1917
This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Is part of the Edgar Scott Postcard Collection, Jones Library Special Collections.
image/jpg
English
Cards
SPC209
Business blocks and American House Hotel in Amherst
Stereographs
Amherst (Mass.)
View of the American House Hotel and business blocks in Phoenix Row on Main Street.
Lovell, John L., 1825-1903
Jones Library Special Collections
Circa 1865
This digital file may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections
image/jpeg
English
Photographs
LOV1070
Business blocks on Merchants' Row in Amherst
Stereographs
Amherst (Mass.)
View north on South Pleasant Street with Merchants' Row on the left and horses with wagons tied up along the road.
Lovell, John L., 1825-1903
Jones Library Special Collections
Circa 1875
This digital file may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections
image/jpeg
English
Photographs
LOV1080
Business blocks on Merchants' Row in Amherst
Stereographs
Amherst (Mass.)
View south on South Pleasant Street with Merchants' Row on the right.
Lovell, John L., 1825-1903
Jones Library Special Collections
Circa 1875
This digital file may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections
image/jpeg
English
Photographs
LOV1081
Businesses on North Pleasant Street in Amherst
Amherst (Mass.)
Dickinson Block on the southeast corner of North Pleasant Street in the area where Antonio's Pizza is now located. Businesses visible, from right to left, are: C. H. Sanderson & Co, clothiers, The Grange Store, S. A. Phillips, a meat market, and a "Restaurant on the European Plan." There is a horse and wagon parked in front of S. A. Phillips.
Lovell, John L., 1825-1903
Jones Library Special Collections
Circa 1895
This digital file may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections
image/jpeg
English
Photographs
LOV0351
C. R. Elder shop in Amherst
Amherst (Mass.)
This storefront showcases the business of Cady R. Elder, who was a dealer in kitchen furnishings (note the Crawford Ranges sign) and other items, like the lawnmowers shown in this image. The shop was located in Hunt's Block. Elder purchased Hunt's Block in 1909.
Lovell, John L., 1825-1903
Amherst the village beautiful, cultured and literary/Amherst House hotel par excellence [brochure]. Springfield, Mass. : John C. Otto, printer, n.d.
Jones Library Special Collections
Circa 1900
This digital file may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections
image/jpeg
English
Photographs
LOV0053
Chase's Block in Amherst
Amherst (Mass.)
View of Chase's Block on the corner of Amity and North Pleasant Streets. The view includes a parked wagon with a picnic basket beside it, and a baby carriage on the porch in front of the tailoring shop of Henry O. Pease. Other shops in the building at the time were an American Express office and a fish market. The sign on the building reads Chase's Block, 1894.
Lovell, John L., 1825-1903
Jones Library Special Collections
After 1894
This digital file may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections
image/jpeg
English
Photographs
LOV0357
Commercial blocks on upper Main Street in Amherst
Amherst (Mass.)
Main Street businesses from Cook's Block east to the Lincoln Building. Visible businesses include W. F. Aubuchon Co., Town House Restaurant, Douglass-Marsh Furniture, The Gift Nook, and Bosco Cleaners. The two businesses on the left side of the Lincoln Building are the Tilley Camera Shop, and Cliff Allen Clothing.
Barnes, Lincoln W., 1879-1966
Jones Library Special Collections
1953-12
This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Is part of the Lincoln Barnes Photograph Collection, Jones Library Special Collections
image/jpg
English
Photographs
BAR2325
Cook's Block in Amherst after renovation
Amherst (Mass.)
View of Phoenix Row after renovations to Cook's Block required by the fire of April 4, 1881. Business signs visible include Henry Adams, Drugs and Medicines, and fire and life insurance agency. Pedestrians are visible on the sidewalk and a horse and wagon are parked in the street.
Lovell, John L., 1825-1903
Jones Library Special Collections
After 1881
This digital file may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections
image/jpeg
English
Photographs
LOV0321
Cook's Block in Amherst before renovation
Amherst (Mass.)
View of Phoenix Row before the fire of April 4, 1881 in Cook's Block. Visible business signs include Deuel and M. N. Spear, There is a sign saying "Phenix Hall" on the side of Cook's Block, some pedestrians on the sidewalk, and a couple of horses and wagons in the street.
Lovell, John L., 1825-1903
Jones Library Special Collections
Circa 1860
This digital file may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.
Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections
image/jpeg
English
Photographs
LOV0320