Hudson-Fulton Celebration photographs
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The Hudson-Fulton Celebration photographs consist of six black-and-white photographic prints showing various Brooklyn and Manhattan locations at night, and illuminated with electric lights, during the Hudson-Fulton Celebration of 1909. Five of the photographs show views of buildings and monuments in Brooklyn.
Historical note
The Hudson-Fulton Celebration was a two week event held in September and October of 1909 commemorating both the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson's "discovery" of the Hudson River and the 100th anniversary of Robert Fulton's first successful run of his steamboat service between New York City and Albany, N.Y. Events held during the celebration included parades, fireworks, concerts, exhibitions, and the illumination of the exteriors of various buildings, bridges, and monuments throughout New York City with electric lights. Events took place throughout New York City, as well as in several cities located along the Hudson River.
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The Hudson-Fulton Celebration photographs consist of six black-and-white photographic prints showing various Brooklyn and Manhattan locations at night, and illuminated with electric lights, during the Hudson-Fulton Celebration of 1909. Five of the photographs show views of buildings and monuments in Brooklyn.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright for anonymously created items remain in effect for 120 years following the date of creation. Based on the date of the photographs, items in the collection will enter the public domain in 2029. For information on securing rights to publish or reproduce, please see the Brooklyn Historical Society Reproduction Rights Policy.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Hudson-Fulton Celebration photographs, V1990.054, Box number, Object ID number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Gerard W. B. Gardner, 1981.
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