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Downtown Worcester, Massachusetts
Foster St. in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts photographed in 1979. The mural to the right was painted by Sante Graziani (1920-2005), who was the head of the School at the Worcester Art Museum from 1951-1972 and its dean from 1972-1981. The mural…
Dr. and Mrs. Luigi Maiello and Dr. Pasquale Maiello
Shown in this picture are Dr. and Mrs. Luigi Maiello and their son, Dr. Pasquale Maiello, aboard a ship on one of their many trips abroad. Dr. Pasquale Maiello died at the age of forty-two.
Dragoeiro, the Dragon-tree
The Dragoeiro, native to Cape Verde, the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Morocco is a rapidly disappearing species. The dragon-tree, as it is commonly called, is a symbol of resistance to drought. The tree is cultivated and used for medicinal purposes…
Dried Fish
Men display a large, unidentified dried fish.
Duluth: Enger Park View of Superior Bay
View of Superior Bay and Duluth likely taken at Enger Park or Enger Tower. Enger Tower is observation tower in Duluth that is made of blue stone and was dedicated in 1939 by Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway.
Superior Bay is a…
Duluth: Lake Superior Shore
Duluth is a port city that is a hub for various regional commodities, including ore and agricultural products. This photograph shows a road on the shore of Lake Superior and looks toward Duluth.
Duluth: Minnesota Point View from Skyline Parkway, Aerial Lift Bridge
Skyline Parkway offers a bird’s eye view of the port city of Duluth. In this photograph, made in 1964, Duluth’s Aerial Life Bridge is visible, a landmark of the city. The construction of the Duluth Ship Canal in the late 19th century made it…
Duluth: Minnesota Point, Lake Superior
An overcast view of Minnesota taken from Minnesota Point, looking north. Minnesota Point, at seven miles long, creates Superior Bay which is a hub of commerce for both Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin.
Duluth: Rail Yards, Port, and Bridges
Rail yard at Rices Point, on the shore of Lake Superior. The yard was owned by Northwestern Pacific Railroad (NP) at the time of this photograph (1964). The Blatnik Bridge, an automobile bridge, was completed in 1961 and carried auto traffic between…
Duluth: St. Louis River & Bay
The St. Louis River flows into Lake Superior. Duluth, which is located on the banks of the river and Lake Superior, experienced tremendous industrial growth during the 19th and twentieth centuries which created large amounts of pollution in the…
Dunster: The Yarn Market
Dunster has been recognized as one of England’s best preserved medieval villages. The city developed a market for woolen and clothing production as early as the 13th century. The Yarn Market, the octagonal building at the right of the frame, was…
Dusk on Praia Curralinho
David Baxter enjoys peace and quiet outside his tent at dusk on Praia Curralinho.
Dwelling on Monte Verde, Mindelo & Porto Grande
A stone dwelling on the side of Monte Verde, São Vicente's tallest peak, overlooks Mindelo and Porto Grande.
East Jerusalem: Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetary
The Jewish Cemetary on the Mount of Olives has been active for over 2000 years. The site is desirable for those of Jewish faith as a Bible verse (Zech. 14:4) claims that the resurrection will begin here when the messiah arrives. The Mount of Olives…
East Providence & Barrington (Aerial)
East Providence is a long, narrow, zigzag-shaped town squeezed between the Seekonk River to the west and, to the east, the Ten Mile and Runnins rivers, Barrington has the highest per capita income of any town in the state. The architectural pilgrim…
East Providence: Aerial
This photograph shows industrial and commercial developments in East Providence along state highway 114. Just barely visible on the horizon is Narragansett bay. The containers on the bay have since been torn down and the area has largely returned…
East Providence: Waste Water Treatment Facility, Pomham Lighthouse
The East Providence Waste Water Treatment Facility was constructed between 1952 and 1954, opening in 1954. The Pomham Lighthouse, located in Narragansett Bay and in the center of this photograph, was operated by the U.S. Coast Guard from the time it…
Easter Time on Federal Hill
This was a typical scene not only on Federal Hill but throughout Italo-American communities when it was the tradition that the lamb be the main course for the easter dinner. Photo taken in 1937 Shown in the Picture is Pasquale DeGuilio, whose father,…
Eastern Flevoland Map
This map of Eastern Flevoland is from the 1960s and may be used in reference to images from the Smolski collection photographed in 1960.
See Smolski Images: Irrigation of wheat Northeast Polder Netherlands; Netherlands: Sluice Gates on Enclosure Dam…
Eaton Street, Triple Deckers
A view of Eaton St. triple-decker houses, just before the intersection of Douglas Avenue (Rt. 7). These houses were, oftentimes, built in groups of three or more and appeared in rows lining street after street. Eventually, the presence of these…
Eighteenth-Century Dutch Farmhouse, Benefit Street
This late eighteenth-century Dutch gambrel-roofed farmhouse stood on Chalkstone Ave. where the parking lot to Roger Williams Hospital stands. Angela Brown Fischer, daughter of John Brown (d. 1979) moved this house opposite the Nightingale-Brown House…
El Escorial: Street View
El Escorial is named for deposits found in the area from an old foundry. This photograph shows the narrow steers and stone buildings that are typical of the area. El Escorial is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of Madrid.
Elevated view of Fajã d'Água and Bay
An elevated view of Fajã d'Água shows it's steep shoreline but also the clear, calm waters of it's harbor that made it an ideal place for whaling boats to dock early in the 20th century.
Empire Furniture
This was a landmark at the corner of Atwells Ave. near Holy Ghost Church when Empire furniture was originally known as "Empire Mattress and Furniture Co."
English colonial architecture in Paùl
Four children are pictured in the courtyard of a sky blue building. Cape Verdè is filled with sobrado architecture. These buildings commonly feature fine woods and tiles imported from Europe and West Africa. The home features a sloping roof common…
Equitable Building and Wilcox Building
Pictured on the left, the Equitable Building (1872, 36 Weybosset St.) features a locally cast iron "Venetian" facade that is the best preserved of the few cast-iron facades in the city. The facade was cast by the Builders Iron Foundry. The design of…
Ernest Tinkham House
This Queen Anne mansion was built by the Tinkham family. It's position on Sweet Hill, slightly elevating it above Harrisonville Mill, visually demonstrates the lordship-like status of a Victorian mill owner. The three story cylindrical corner, topped…
Everglades: Mangrove Forest in a Sawgrass Marsh
Southern and central regions of the Everglades is densely packed with sawgrash marsh. It is the largest sawgrass marsh in the world. This particular type of grass has sharp “teeth” covering the blade’s edge and has the capacity to grow to lengths of…
Everglades: Mangrove Tree
Pictured is a mangrove tree situated in the marsh of the Everglades. This tree is especially adapted to survive in this environment as they can survive in salt water and fresh water environments. There are three species of mangrove trees that can be…
Everglades: Native Wildlife
Pictured are two wading birds that are native to the Everglades. This is a very biologically diverse area, being home to many rare and endangered species of birds, plants, and animals. Some of these species include: the great blue heron, the Florida…
Everglades: Nesting Roseate Spoonbills
Captured in this picture is some of the Everglades’ wildlife amongst its dense marshes. A cluster of Roseate Spoonbill’s can be seen nesting in the tress of the background of this picture. This species of birds is native to the coastal areas of…
Exchange Bank Building
The Exchange Bank Building, pictured here in 1979, is a commercial building in the Queen Anne style. The brick building featured granite trim typical of commercial buildings, and was rehabilitated as part of the Fleet Center complex in the 1980's.
Expansion & Construction at Porto Grande
This 1983 photograph shows Funding was provided in the late 1970s to modernize Porto Grande, the largest port in the country. Here expansion is under way. On the horizon, the uninhabited islet, Ílhéu dos Passaros, marks the border between Mindelo Bay…
Exterior of Teacher Training College
Seen in this slide is the outer facade of the Teacher Training College.
The system provides its teachers with the training necessary to be successful educators. Individuals planning to be primary school teachers are given 2 years of training post…
The system provides its teachers with the training necessary to be successful educators. Individuals planning to be primary school teachers are given 2 years of training post…
Fajã d'Água Shore
Fajã d'Água photographed from the shoreline shows the green landscape, terraced farming and close proximity of the houses to the water. Because the village lies at the foot of a steep mountain, it is sheltered from the fierce winds that are…
Fajã d'Água, Aerial View
An aerial view of Fajã d'Água, a small village at the foot of a mountain, and also one of the most beautiful bays in Cape Verde. This quiet village was once where whaling boats would anchor.
Fajã d'Água, Village at the Foot of a Mountain
This aerial photograph of Fajã d'Água puts into perspective it's position at the foot of a steep mountain. Because of it's location it is sheltered from the northwest winds, making this little village very green and pleasant.
Family at Amilcar Cabral International Airport
An unidentified family poses for a photograph at Amilcar Cabral International Airport.
Family in Tarrafal
An unidentified family poses for a portrait in Tarrafal.
Family near a Beach on Boa Vista
A family spends time near a beach on Boa Vista.
Family Portrait
A local Boa Vista family of six get their picture taken by David Baxter.
Faneuil Hall
The Samuel Adams Statue and Faneuil Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. The historic building was originally a market built in 1742 by Peter Faneuil. Town hall meetings were held at Faneuil Hall between 1764 and 1774. It was during the town hall…
Faneuil Hall Aerial at Night
An aerial view of the historic Faneuil Hall marketplace, Quincy Market, and surrounding buildings.
(date of photograph has been approximated)
Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market - Boston
Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, historic Boston landmarks, fell into disrepair in the mid 1900s. The buildings were tagged for demolition until concerned residents banded together to save them in the early 1970s. The historic buildings have since…
Farm Land in Ribeira Brava
Farm land and crops are divided by stone walls in Ribiera Brava, as seen in the foreground of this photo. The ribiera remains green even in the dry season. The narrow flat section between the mountains is used as a road and homes are also built…
Farm on São Nicolau
A man and woman embrace in the gateway to this farm in São Nicolau's hinterland. This man may be Bill Andrade, a New Bedford resident who reoccurs in many of David Baxter's photographs, always with his "capacete," or large, helmet like hat.
Farm with Goats and Cows on Journey across Boa Vista
A farm with goats and cows is seen on a journey across the arid interior of Boa Vista on the way to Praia Curralhino. Despite extreme drought conditions, there is a presence of goats, donkeys and bovines. Historically, Boa Vista was well known for…
Farmer with Dogs and Donkey on Journey across Boa Vista to Praia Curralhino
A farmer with his dogs and a donkey as seen on a journey across the interior of Boa Vista on the way to Praia Curralhino. A cow's horns are visible behind the donkey. Despite extreme drought conditions, there is a presence of goats, donkeys and the…
Farmstead in Ribeira do Paùl
A farmstead set in the Ribiera do Paùl. A good aerial view of the home and surrounding fields is provided. Paths between plots are shown. The shot provides a good overview of a sugar cane farm.