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Corinthian Hall
Corinthian Hall in Rochester was the site of Frederick Douglass' 1852 "The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro" speech.
The Genesee River
The Genesee River was thought to be frequently used as a waterway for escaped slaves, and although this may be true in some locations, it is unlikely that the river near the town of Geneseo saw much traffic. Geneseo was a relatively developed…
The Howland Stone Store Museum
Owned by Slocum Howland, the store was a place that not only offered refuge to escaped slaves but also provided them with an opportunity for employment.
The Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ
This is a contemporary photo of a church that was once pastored by famed abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher. He both preached abolitionist sentiments and harbored escaped slaves in the church.
Dover Plains, Dutchess County, New York
We look down upon the lush valley formed by Ten Mile River. Although there are a few indirect signs of human habitation, the overall effect is pastoral. Forests blend pleasingly with grassy pastures; flocks of sheep and cattle can be seen grazing…
Christmas Trees
Several people gather Christmas trees in a snowy, urban setting. The foreground includes two men, a woman and a baby, a young child, and (incongruously) a cat all gathered around a pile of Christmas trees. In the background we see a butcher at work,…
Cliffs by the Sea
About the ArtistBorn Mabel Jacque Williamson in Cincinnati, OH, Dwight was one of the more controversial and prolific lithographers of her time. She studied painting at the Hopkins School of Art in San Francisco, CA in her twenties, travelling to…
Lonely House
A house is pictured by itself, but what makes it lonely? Many small details, along with Dwight's stylized composition, supply the answer. The building's stone walls still look sturdy, but its chimneys and shutters are in ill-repair; trees extended…
Headed South
About the ArtistBorn Mabel Jacque Williamson in Cincinnati, OH, Dwight was one of the more controversial and prolific lithographers of her time. She studied painting at the Hopkins School of Art in San Francisco, CA in her twenties, travelling to…
Migrant Workers Day
This image shows a gallery type event occurring showcasing migrant work and migrant artwork. This event was to celebrate migrant workers day, a day to reflect and appreciate the efforts of migrant workers and the challenges they face. In this image…