Delaware River Collection (page 2)

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

Navy Yard, 1874. Creator: W. H. Morse
Navy Yard, 1874. Ships on the Delaware River at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard was the first shipyard to be built for the US Navy

Delaware Water Gap, Monroe County, Penn, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Delaware Water Gap, Monroe County, Penn, c1897. On the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania the Delaware River cuts through a ridge of the Appalachian Mountains

The Delaware River Suspension Bridge, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Delaware River Suspension Bridge, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

USA, Pennsylvania, Bucks County. Washington Crossing, bridge across the Delaware River

USA, Pennsylvania, New Hope. Delaware River pedestrian bridge

USA, Pennsylvania, New Hope. town view from the Delaware River

Delaware Water Gap, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Delaware Water Gap, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, USA, c1900. View of the water gap (a gap that flowing water has carved through a mountain range and that still carries water)

View of a spur of the Blue Mountains, Delaware Water Gap, New Jersey, USA, 1877

Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1776. Washingtons crossing of the Delaware was the first move in a surprise attack against the Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey in the Battle of Trenton

George Washington crossing the Delaware River
Colour print of George Washington crossing the Delaware River. Dated 1913 Photo by:

Illustration of George Washington in boat crossing the Delaware River to defeat the British at the Battle of Trenton during the American Revolution

William Penn arriving at Philadelphia, 1682
Landing of William Penn in colonial Pennsylvania, 1682. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Swedish settlement at Fort Christina, Delaware
Fort Christina under siege by the Dutch in 1655 (now Wilmington, Delaware). Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a contemporary illustration by Campanius

Delaware Water Gap
Rowboat on the Delaware River between New Jersey and Pennsylvania, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Washington passing the Delaware on the evening of December 25, 1776, the day before the Battle of Trenton. He is looking back to his troops crossing the river

The ship New Netherland, which in 1623 brought the first Dutch settlers to the Hudson River and to Delaware
THE NEW NETHERLAND, 1623. The ship New Netherland, which in 1623 brought the first Dutch settlers to the Hudson River and to Delaware. Wood engraving, American, 1898

Colonial Philadelphia waterfront
Bridge over Front Street, at Arch Street, Philadelphia, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Philadelphia Fish Market, 1850s
Fish market on the Delaware River in Philadelphia, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Farm near Tinicum, Delaware, 1800s
Pasture and hayfields along the Delaware River at Tinicum, Delaware. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Revolutionary War sites near Philadelphia
Map of the Philadelphia area, Valley Forge, and the Brandywine. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Washingtons army crossing the Delaware River, 1776
Continental Army crossing the Delaware River at night to attack Trenton, December 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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George Washington and his Continental Army ferried across the Delaware River to attack Trenton, New Jersey, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

FITCHs STEAMBOAT, c1787. John Fitchs steamboat on the Delaware River, c1787. Lithograph, 1856, after John Franklin Reigart

Painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware
Vintage American History painting of General George Washington Crossing the Delaware. Original by, Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

The Battle of Trenton, December 26, 1776, from Gallery of Historical Portraits
KW327868 The Battle of Trenton, December 26, 1776, from Gallery of Historical Portraits, published c.1880 (litho) by English School

Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania, Rivers, Passes (Landforms), Railroads, United States, New Jersey, Delaware River, United States, Pennsylvania, Delaware River, 1900

The Kittatinny House, Delaware Water Gap, Pa, Hotels, Rivers, Passes (Landforms), Resorts, United States, Pennsylvania, Delaware Water Gap, United States, Pennsylvania, Delaware River, 1905

Delaware Water Gap, above the Gap from Winona Cliff, Pa, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Rivers, Passes (Landforms), United States, Pennsylvania, Delaware Water Gap, United States, Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA, 1850. Birds eye view of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lithograph from a drawing by J. Bachmann, 1850

PENNSYLVANIA, c1796. The Delaware River at Easton, Pennsylvania. Published in Voyage Dans L Interieur Des Etats Unis Et Au Canada by Edouard C. Colbert, Comte de Maulevrier, 1796

PENNSYLVANIA, c1796. A view of Broadheads Creek in Pennsylvania. Etching by John Scoles from a drawing by Jacob Hoffman, 1796

DELAWARE, c1787. View of the country between Wilmington and the Delaware River. Etching, c1787

BIRD SHOOTING, 1884. Hunting on the Delaware River. Drawing, 1884, by Arthur Burdett Frost

MAP OF DELAWARE, 1795. William Barkers map of Delaware, first published in Carey s
MAP OF DELAWARE, 1795. William Barkers map of Delaware, first published in Careys American Atlas, 1795

LUMBERING, 1883. Lumbering Sketches on the Upper Delaware. Engraving, American, 1883

DELAWARE: FISHING, 1877. Croker fishing in the Delaware. Engraving, 1877
DELAWARE: FISHING, 1877. " Croker" fishing in the Delaware. Engraving, 1877

ARMY TRANSPORT SHIP, 1913. The U. S. Army transport ship Meade being loaded at
ARMY TRANSPORT SHIP, 1913. The U.S. Army transport ship Meade being loaded at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prior to the departure of a U.S

BATTLE OF THE KEGS, 1778. Kegs filled with gunpowder floated down the Delaware River near Philadelphia, in an attempt to explode British ships, during the American Revolution, 1778

Traffic jam on bridge
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Traffic congestion on Delaware River Bridge, connecting Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey, aerial view. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

DuPont Deepwater factory site, 1935 C018 / 0624
DuPont Deepwater factory site, aerial photograph. This view looks north-west over the Deepwater Point site, located in New Jersey, USA, on the eastern bank of the Delaware River

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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.