Gibson W Hamilton Collection

New-York Bay, from Greenwood Cemetery, 1874. Creator: William Hamilton Gibson
New-York Bay, from Greenwood Cemetery, 1874. View of the cemetery with ships in the distance, Brooklyn, New York State, USA

Mills on Blackstone River, 1872. Creator: William Hamilton Gibson
Mills on Blackstone River, 1872. Industrial buildings in Rhode Island, USA. The first successful water-powered cotton mill in America was opened at Pawtucket Falls in 1790

Scenes in Providence, 1872. Creator: William Hamilton Gibson
Scenes in Providence, 1872. Westminster Street and grounds of Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Grace Church, of which we have a sketch in the picture of Westminster Street

Brooklyn Street-Scenes, 1874. Creator: William Hamilton Gibson
Brooklyn Street-Scenes, 1874. Views in the city of Brooklyn, which merged with New York City in 1894. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

New London and Norwich, 1874. Creator: J. Augustus Bogert
New London and Norwich, 1874. Uncas Monument; Norwich; Groton Monument; New London; Under the Elms, Norwich; On the Quinebaug; Tunnel at Norwich, Connecticut, USA

New Haven, View from East Rock, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
New Haven, View from East Rock, 1874. Eagles on East Rock, with the Atlantic Ocean and the town of New Haven, Connecticut, USA, in the distance

Scenes in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Milford, 1874. Creator: James L. Langridge
Scenes in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Milford, 1874. Bridgeport Harbor; Black Rock; Stratford Light; Mill River; Stratford Meadows; View in Milford, Connecticut, USA

Connecticut Shore Scenes, 1874. Creator: John J. Harley
Connecticut Shore Scenes, 1874. Norwalk from River; Oyster Boats, Roton Point; View from Wilsons Point, Connecticut, USA. Views around the coast of New England

Glimpses of South Norwalk and Southport, 1874. Creator: John J. Harley
Glimpses of South Norwalk and Southport, 1874. The Ways, Black Rock; View in Southport; South Norwalk; A Relic; An Ancient Landmark; Southport Harbor, Connecticut, USA

Glimpses of Greenwich, Stamford, and Norwalk, 1874. Creator: John J. Harley
Glimpses of Greenwich, Stamford, and Norwalk, 1874. Norwalk Harbor, Glimpse in Greenwich, Stamford, Connecticut, USA. About twenty miles from our great commercial metropolis lies the first station

The New-Haven Elms, 1874. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
The New-Haven Elms, 1874. People walking in the shade of Elm Arcade, Temple Street, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. By the early 1900s, American elms which are native to eastern North America

New Haven and Vicinity, 1874. Creator: John J. Harley
New Haven and Vicinity, 1874. The Judges Cave; Near Savins Rock; New-Haven from Fort-Hill; New-Haven Light; West-Rock; East-Rock and Meadows, Connecticut

East Rock, New Haven, 1874. Creator: Samuel Valentine Hunt
East Rock, New Haven, 1874. Countryside around East Rock, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. East Rock overlooks the ample interval and river-reaches of the Quinnipiac Valley

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"Gibson W Hamilton: Capturing the Essence of 19th Century America" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes and bustling city scenes captured by the talented artist, William Hamilton Gibson. With his keen eye for detail and artistic flair, Gibson transports us to a bygone era through his stunning works. In "New-York Bay, from Greenwood Cemetery, " painted in 1874, Gibson presents a breathtaking view of the bay as seen from the tranquil grounds of Greenwood Cemetery. The serenity of nature juxtaposed with the vibrant energy of New York City is truly captivating. "Mills on Blackstone River" takes us to another realm entirely. Created in 1872, this piece showcases the industrial revolution at its peak. The powerful presence of mills along Blackstone River serves as a reminder of America's rapid growth during that period. Moving onto "Scenes in Providence, " also from 1872, we witness glimpses into everyday life within this charming Rhode Island city. From bustling streets to quaint neighborhoods, Gibson captures both grandeur and simplicity with equal finesse. The year 1874 seems particularly fruitful for our artist as he continues to explore various locations across Connecticut. In "New Haven, View from East Rock, " John Filmer beautifully depicts an elevated perspective showcasing New Haven's architectural splendor against a backdrop of natural beauty. Connecticut's shoreline comes alive through John J. Harley's lens in "Connecticut Shore Scenes. " These coastal vistas transport us to idyllic towns like South Norwalk, Southport, Greenwich, Stamford, and Norwalk - each offering their own unique charm. Henry Duff Linton invites us into New Haven's leafy embrace with "The New-Haven Elms. " Painted in 1874 when elms lined many streets across America before succumbing to Dutch Elm Disease; it serves as a poignant reminder of lost beauty yet immortalized forever on canvas. Lastly, John J.