Delaware River Collection

Philadelphia skyline and Delaware River, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1851. Creator: Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze
Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1851

NEW JERSEY, 1844. View of Lambertville, New Jersey, from New Hope, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, 1844

Philadelphia skyline and Delaware River, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Philadelphia skyline and Delaware River, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

Delaware River waterfront of Philadelphia, 1750s
Colonial Philadelphias skyline and harbor, 1750s. Hand-colored woodcut of an 18th-century illustration

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General George Washington crossing the Delaware. Printed color halftone of a painting by Leutze

Philadelphia skyline and Delaware River, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

Swedish colonists on the Delaware River
Swedes Church and house of Sven Sener on the Delaware River, colonial Pennsylvania. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Boats on the Delaware River near New Castle, 1880s
City of New Castle on the Delaware River, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Map of Philadelphia, c.1900 (engraving)
532825 Map of Philadelphia, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

AI IMAGE - George Washington standing next to the Delaware, late 18th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - George Washington standing next to the Delaware, late 18th century, (2023). General and first president of the USA

AI IMAGE - George Washington standing next to the Delaware, late 18th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - George Washington standing next to the Delaware, late 18th century, (2023). General and first president of the USA

Delaware Water Gap, above the Gap from Winona Cliff, Pa. (between 1898 and 1906?). Creator: William H. Jackson
Delaware Water Gap, above the Gap from Winona Cliff, Pa. (between 1898 and 1906?)

Delaware Water Gap from Winona Cliff, between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Delaware Water Gap from Winona Cliff, between 1900 and 1906

The Kittatinny [House], Delaware Water Gap, Pa. c1905. Creator: Unknown
The Kittatinny [House], Delaware Water Gap, Pa. c1905

Delaware Water Gap, 1830. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Delaware Water Gap, 1830

New York, Minisink Ford, Delaware river canoeing and autumn colors
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New York State Fall Colors along Route 97, Port Jervis to Hancock Byway, Narrowsburg, Hawks Nest
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Delaware, Upper Delaware Scenic Byway, Bridge over the Delaware River in Hancock New York, located at the bottom of the Catskills

Delaware Water Gap, 1861. Creator: George Inness
Delaware Water Gap, 1861

USA, Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, Port Jervis, elevated view of the Delaware River, autumn

Farmland along the upper Delaware River in New York state, 1943. Creator: John Collier
Farmland along the upper Delaware River in New York state

Church along the Delaware River, N. Y. 1943. Creator: John Collier
Church along the Delaware River, N.Y

View of Philadelphia, Looking South on the Delaware River, (oil on canvas)
985355 View of Philadelphia, Looking South on the Delaware River, (oil on canvas) by Birch, Thomas (1779-1851); 51x77.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Philadelphia)

Map of Philadelphia, from an Atlas of the United States, 1824 (engraving)
497565 Map of Philadelphia, from an Atlas of the United States, 1824 (engraving) by KlinckowstrAom, Axel Leonhard (1775-1837); 56x44 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The New Plan of the City of Philadelphia and its Environs, 1802 (engraving)
AKM203522 The New Plan of the City of Philadelphia and its Environs, 1802 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; ePhiladelphia History Museum

An East Perspective of the City of Philadelphia, c. 1790 (hand-coloured engraving)
AKM210029 An East Perspective of the City of Philadelphia, c.1790 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century)

Plan of the Operations of General Washington, against the Kings troops in New Jersey
CHT184367 Plan of the Operations of General Washington, against the Kings troops in New Jersey, 1777 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Faden, William (1750-1836); Min

Philadelphia, 1848 (engraving)
5913395 Philadelphia, 1848 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); 19x21 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Map Collection

View of Philadelphia (oil on canvas)
995679 View of Philadelphia (oil on canvas) by Birch, Thomas (1779-1851); 51x77 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Ice-Yachting on the Delaware River, USA (engraving)
1041371 Ice-Yachting on the Delaware River, USA (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice-Yachting on the Delaware River, USA)

Yacht racing on the Delaware River, USA (engraving)
1044382 Yacht racing on the Delaware River, USA (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yacht racing on the Delaware River, USA)

St. Marys Hall, 1850 (litho)
1272230 St. Marys Hall, 1850 (litho) by Sinclair, Thomas S. (c.1805-81); 12x18.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: St)

The Treaty Elm on the Delaware River, Philadelphia (colour litho)
3096562 The Treaty Elm on the Delaware River, Philadelphia (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Treaty Elm on the Delaware River, Philadelphia)

The Delaware River at Trenton (photogravure)
724946 The Delaware River at Trenton (photogravure) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Delaware River at Trenton)

The Delaware River at Milford, New Jersey (b / w photo)
6018335 The Delaware River at Milford, New Jersey (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Delaware River at Milford, New Jersey)

View of the Delaware near Philadelphia, 1831. Creator: Thomas Birch
View of the Delaware near Philadelphia, 1831

George Washington, ca. 1850. Creator: Unknown
George Washington, ca. 1850

Delaware Water Gap, 1830. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Delaware Water Gap, 1830

Washington Crossing the Delaware - Evening Previous to the Battle of Trenton, December 5th, 1776, 1857-71. Scene from the American Revolution

Washington, Crossing the Delaware-On the Evening of Dec. 25th 1776, previous to the Battle of Trenton. 1876. During the American Revolution

Pushing for Rail, 1874. Creator: Thomas Eakins
Pushing for Rail, 1874

Delaware Water Gap, 1872. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
Delaware Water Gap, 1872. View of the gap where the Delaware River cuts through a ridge of the Appalachian Mountains, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, USA

The Upper Delaware, 1874. Creator: W. H. Morse
The Upper Delaware, 1874. Above Callicoon; Pond Eddy; Below Deposit, views of the Delaware River, New York State, USA. The town name of Deposit was derived from the deposits of logs made by

Delaware Water-Gap, Looking South from Shawnee, 1872. Creator: Granville Perkins
Delaware Water-Gap, Looking South from Shawnee, 1872. View of the gap where the Delaware River cuts through a ridge of the Appalachian Mountains on the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Port Jervis and Vicinity, 1874. Creator: John J. Harley
Port Jervis and Vicinity, 1874. D. & H. [Delaware and Hudson] Canal; Mount Willam Port Jervis; Lackawaxen Aqueduct, New York State, USA....Mount William, from which there is a superb view - a wide

Philadelphia from Belmont, (West Park), 1874. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
Philadelphia from Belmont, (West Park), 1874. View of the Delaware River and the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. On the left is the first Columbia Railroad Bridge, built in 1834

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The Delaware River, flowing through Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, holds a rich history and captivating beauty. As the backdrop to iconic moments like George Washington crossing its waters in 1851, this river has witnessed pivotal events that shaped America's past. The 1750s waterfront of Philadelphia along the Delaware River showcases the city's evolution into a bustling metropolis. From the vantage point of Lambertville, New Jersey in 1844, one can appreciate the stunning view across the river towards New Hope, Pennsylvania. Boats gracefully glide along its currents near New Castle in the 1880s as they navigate this vital waterway. Today, standing on its banks offers an awe-inspiring sight: the majestic Philadelphia skyline towering above it. This juxtaposition of nature and urbanity creates a picturesque scene that captures both history and progress. Swedish colonists once settled along these shores centuries ago, leaving their mark on this region's cultural heritage. Their presence adds yet another layer to the tapestry woven by time upon these waters. As we gaze upon Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze's famous painting depicting Washington Crossing the Delaware River in 1851 or admire George Inness' portrayal of Delaware Water Gap from 1861, we are reminded of how art immortalizes significant moments tied to this mighty river. The Delaware River continues to be more than just a body of water; it is an enduring symbol connecting states and communities while preserving stories etched within its depths.