Peabody Collection

Peabody Buildings / 1866
Residential housing: flats in the Peabody Buildings in Spitalfields, London Date: 1866

Instruction sheet, How to Dance the Jitterbug, by Adele England of the Locarno School of Dancing, Streatham, SW London. 1939

Rumford Falls, Maine, USA - A Business Block, housing The Everett K. Day Company and G. A. Peabody Company. This card was produced in Austria

Peabody and John Bull
GEORGE PEABODY the American philanthropist shames John Bull into digging into his own pocket to help Londons homeless. Date: 1860S

Peabody dwellings for poor working class families, c. 1875 (engraving)
3245515 Peabody dwellings for poor working class families, c.1875 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Peabody Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Date: circa 1915

MA Essex Salem Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

MA Essex Peabody Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Peabody Square, Westminster 1869
Peabody Square, Westminster, for the dwellings of the poor. Date: 1869

George Peabody (1795 - 1869), American financier and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as the father of modern philanthropy

Peabody Square, Islington 1867
Dwellings for the working-classes, Peabody Square, Shadwell, London. Healthy and comfortable housing for working-class families

The Monument to George Peabody, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Monument to George Peabody, 1872. State of George Peabody (1795-1869) an American financier and philanthropist, at the Royal Exchange in the City of London. From, " LONDON

George Peabody, 1859. American-British financier widely regarded as the father of modern philanthropy. After a photograph of John Jabez Edwin Paisley Mayall of London (1813-1901)

George Peabody (1795-1869), American banker and philanthropist. Peabody founded the Peabody Institute and the Peabody Trust

George Peabody, 1795

NAMPEYO (1858-1942). Hopi Native American potter. Photographed at a pueblo in Arizona with examples of her work, c1900, by Henry G. Peabody

Peabody High School, Santa Barbara, California, USA, with the sports stadium in the foreground. Date: late 1920s

Marine Hall and Peabody Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
East India Marine Hall and Peabody Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1915

NATIONAL WOMENs PARTY. Members of the National Womens Party with a banner honoring American writer Josephine Preston Peabody. Photograph, c1922

CREEK COUNCIL HOUSE. Model of a council house of Creek Native Americans of the southeastern United States, constructed by Elizabeth Gleaon (buildings) and Samuel J

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The Peabody Train, 1870

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Mr. Peabody Distributing the Prizes at the Working Classes Industrial Exhibition, Guildhall, Uk, 1866

Peabody Square, Westminster, for the Dwellings of the Poor, London, Uk, 1869

John Singer Sargent, Ellen Peabody Endicott (Mrs. William Crowninshield Endicott), American, 1856 - 1925, 1901, oil on canvas

George Peabody, engraved by D. J Pound (engraving)
XJF618943 George Peabody, engraved by D.J Pound (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peabody and Georgianna, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Jubilee, Sept. 11, 1893, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Jubilee (Yacht), Americas Cup races, Regattas, Yachts, 1893

Start, The, Peabody, Henry G. (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Peabody, Henry G. (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Yachts, Regattas, 1893

Gloriana, Goelet Cup Race, Gloriana (Yacht), Goelet Cup Race, Yachts, Regattas, 1891
Valkyrie II, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Valkyrie II (Yacht), Americas Cup races, Yachts, 1893

A drifting match, Rosalind and Beetle, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Beetle (Yacht), Rosalind (Yacht), Yachts, 1891

Volunteer, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Volunteer (Yacht), Yachts, 1891

Mayflower, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Mayflower (Sloop), Yachts, Regattas, 1888

Finish of Valkyrie, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Valkyrie II (Yacht), Americas Cup races, Yachts, Regattas, 1893

Vigilant, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Vigilant (Yacht), Yachts, 1893
Colonia, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Colonia (Yacht), Yachts, 1893

Nearing outer mark, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Yachts, Regattas, 1893

British cutter Calluna, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Calluna (Yacht), Yachts, 1893

British cutter Britannia, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Britannia (Yacht), Yachts, 1880

Maneuvering for start, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Vigilant (Yacht), Valkyrie II (Yacht), Americas Cup races, Yachts, Regattas, 1893

The start, October 9, 1893, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Americas Cup races, Regattas, Yachts, 1893

After the start, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Vigilant (Yacht), Valkyrie II (Yacht), Americas Cup races, Yachts, Regattas, 1893

Valkyrie before the start, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Valkyrie II (Yacht), Americas Cup races, Yachts, Regattas, 1893

Start, American cup race, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Vigilant (Yacht), Valkyrie II (Yacht), Americas Cup races, Yachts, Regattas, 1893

Valkyrie setting spinnaker, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Valkyrie II (Yacht), Americas Cup races, Yachts, 1893

CALIFORNIA: CLIFF HOUSE. The Cliff House restaurant at Ocean Beach, in San Francisco, California. Photographed by Henry G. Peabody, c1900

LONDON: STATUE, 1872. Statue of American financier, George Peabody, near the Royal Exchange in London. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, 1866. George Peabody distributing prizes at the Working Classes Industrial Exhibition at Guild Hall in London. Wood engraving, English, 1866

GEORGE PEABODY (1795-1869). American-British entrepreneur and philanthropist. Engraving, 1862

ELIZABETH PALMER PEABODY (1804-1894). American educator. Photographed 1887

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"Discovering the Legacy of Peabody: From Buildings to Philanthropy" Step back in time to 1866, when the iconic Peabody Buildings first graced the cityscape. These architectural marvels stood as a testament to George Peabody's vision for affordable housing for all. As you leaf through an instruction sheet titled "How to Dance the Jitterbug, " it becomes clear that Peabody's influence extended far beyond bricks and mortar. His commitment to fostering community spirit and joy is evident in every step of this lively dance. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Rumford Falls, Maine, USA - where a bustling business block stands proudly bearing the name "Peabody. " It serves as a reminder of his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to economic growth. Peering into history, we encounter an intriguing connection between Peabody and John Bull. Their collaboration symbolizes transatlantic unity and their shared values of progress and prosperity. Moving forward in time, c. 1875 brings us closer to understanding Peabody's profound impact on society. Engravings depict his visionary dwellings designed specifically for poor working-class families – a true embodiment of compassion and social reform. Journeying further south leads us to Memphis, Tennessee, USA – home to the renowned Peabody Hotel. This luxurious establishment reflects not only opulence but also George Peabody's enduring legacy as a patron of grandeur. Unfolding maps reveal two distinct locations named after our enigmatic figure: MA Essex Salem Vector Road Map and MA Essex Peabody Vector Road Map. These roadways serve as tributes etched onto landscapes forever linked with progress inspired by George Peabody himself. In 1869 at Westminster's heart lies another tribute –Peabody Square– serving as both a physical space for gathering and an emblematic representation of community cohesion fostered by its namesake.