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Town photos

  • Lower Main Street Historic District seen from above, with brick storefronts and mountains beyondPhoto: chrisrun · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Front of the Madam Brett Homestead in Beacon, New YorkPhoto: Rolf Müller · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Pink fluorescent light tube artwork in a corner gallery at Dia BeaconPhoto: VillageHero from Ulm, Germany · CC BY-SA 2.0CC BY-SA 2.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Tree-lined entrance drive leading to the Dia:Beacon museum building in Beacon, New YorkPhoto: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0CC BY-SA 4.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Wintry grounds with bare trees, benches and metal gates at Dia BeaconPhoto: Ɱ · CC BY-SA 4.0CC BY-SA 4.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Benches and metal gates among evergreens in the Dia Beacon grounds in winterPhoto: Ɱ · CC BY-SA 4.0CC BY-SA 4.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Entrance to the Dia:Beacon museum across a paved forecourtPhoto: Velvet · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Brick side of the Dia:Beacon museum building with tall windows and a landscaped walkwayPhoto: Velvet · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Dia:Beacon museum buildings among green hills and treesPhoto: Rolf Müller (User:Rolfmueller) · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Beacon station with its new platforms in 1916Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainPublic domain · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Panoramic view across the Hudson River to Newburgh from the Beacon train station parking areaPhoto: Newburgh_and_Snake_Hill_panorama_from_across_Hudson_River_in_Beacon,_NY.jpg: Daniel Case derivative work: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Panorama of the Hudson River and Newburgh from the Beacon train station parking lotPhoto: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • View of downtown Newburgh across the Hudson River from the Beacon train stationPhoto: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Metro-North maintenance locomotive 105 with hopper cars passing through Beacon railroad stationPhoto: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Derelict track of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway overgrown with autumn foliagePhoto: Coasterlover1994 · CC BY-SA 4.0CC BY-SA 4.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Ruined brick powerhouse and machinery of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway with autumn views over the HudsonPhoto: Coasterlover1994 · CC BY-SA 4.0CC BY-SA 4.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Early postcard of the Mount Beacon Incline cars passing on the switch, Matteawan, N.Y.Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainPublic domain · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Ruined wheel house with old machinery at the Mount Beacon Incline RailwayPhoto: Spavlovic · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Vintage postcard of Mount Beacon and its incline railway, with inset views of a cottage and the monumentPhoto: scanned by user:Parkerdr · Public domainPublic domain · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Ferry West New York at the Newburgh–Beacon ferry landing with hills behindPhoto: Original uploader was Titanosaurus at en.wikipedia · Public domainPublic domain · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Underside of the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge spans over the Hudson RiverPhoto: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0CC BY-SA 4.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Newburgh–Beacon Bridge crossing the Hudson River seen from the shorePhoto: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0CC BY-SA 4.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Newburgh-Beacon Bridge spanning the ice-locked Hudson River in winterPhoto: Peter · CC BY 2.0CC BY 2.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Truck ahead on the eastbound span of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, with hills in the distancePhoto: Wxstorm at English Wikipedia · Public domainPublic domain · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Driving westbound across the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge under its steel trussPhoto: Mitchazenia · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Aerial view of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge over the Hudson RiverPhoto: Doc Searls · CC BY-SA 2.0CC BY-SA 2.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Main Street in Beacon looking east with brick storefronts, a flag and a Tourist Information signPhoto: Hudconja · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Red brick fire station in Beacon, New YorkPhoto: AlexiusHoratius · CC BY-SA 4.0CC BY-SA 4.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Main Street in Beacon in winter with snow piled along the curbPhoto: ArtSkillCraft · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Main Street view of the Matteawan station building in Beacon, New YorkPhoto: Pedro Xing · CC0CC0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Matteawan Station on the Beacon Secondary, former Newburgh, Dutchess and Connecticut Railroad headquartersPhoto: Pedro Xing · CC0CC0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Roosevelt Theatre, a former movie theater, on Main Street in BeaconPhoto: Jim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0CC BY-SA 4.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Remains of Tioronda Bridge over Fishkill Creek, Beacon, NYPhoto: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Stone abutments and rusted girders of the former Tioronda Bridge over Fishkill Creek, BeaconPhoto: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0CC BY-SA 3.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Former brick factory building at 1 East Main Street, Beacon, with ground-floor shops and cafePhoto: Jim.henderson · CC BY 4.0CC BY 4.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Brick apartment building with ground-floor storefronts on Main Street, BeaconPhoto: Jim.henderson · CC BY 4.0CC BY 4.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Beacon City Hall seen looking west from Main StreetPhoto: Jim.henderson · CC BY 4.0CC BY 4.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Detail of the bowstring top chord on the Tioronda Bridge over Fishkill Creek, BeaconPhoto: Related names: Rezner, William B Glass, John Schneider, George P · Public domainPublic domain · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • View north along the deck of Tioronda Bridge over Fishkill Creek, Beacon, with a brick mill beyondPhoto: unknown author · Public domainPublic domain · View on Wikimedia Commons
  • Tioronda Bridge arches and stone piers over Fishkill Creek, looking northeast from the south bank, BeaconPhoto: Related names: Rezner, William B Glass, John Schneider, George P · Public domainPublic domain · View on Wikimedia Commons

The archive

  • Mt. Beacon and the Incline Railroad, New York, 1905 postcardLibrary of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Matteawan Falls in Beacon, New York, ca. 1903Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing CompanyNo known restrictions on publication. <p>The Library of Congress believes that many of the papers in the Detroit Publishing Company collection are in the public domain or have no known copyright restrictions and are free to use and reuse. For example, all photos published in the U.S. more than 95 years ago are in the public domain. The Library has also obtained permission for the use of many other materials, and presents additional materials pursuant to fair use under United States copyright law. Researchers should watch for documents that may be copyrighted (for example, published in the United States less than 95 years ago, or unpublished and the author died less than 70 years ago).</p> <p> You are responsible for deciding whether your use of the items in this collection is legal. You will need written permission from the rightsholders to copy, distribute, or otherwise use copyrighted materials except as allowed by fair use or other statutory exemptions. Some materials may be protected under international law. You may also need permission from holders of other rights, such as publicity and/or privacy rights.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Prints &amp; Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing Company Collection.<br> For information about reproducing, publishing, and citing material from this collection, as well as access to the original items, see: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/102_det.html">Detroit Publishing Company - Rights and Restrictions Information</a></p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a> </p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="https://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysources/citing.html">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Howland Circulating Library Plan and Elevations, Beacon (Mattewan), New York, ca. 1870Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. Use digital images. Original served only by appointment because material requires special handling. For more information see: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.info.apptonly · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Tioranda, Howland Residence Music Room Addition in Beacon, New York, ca. 1873Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. Use digital images. Original served only by appointment because material requires special handling. For more information see: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.info.apptonly · View the record at Library of Congress
  • View of Incline, Mt. Beacon, N.Y. in 1905 — postcardLibrary of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Reservoir view, Mt. Beacon, N.Y. in 1905 — postcardLibrary of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Mt. Beacon Monument in 1905 — postcardLibrary of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Mt. Beacon, N.Y. view in 1905 — postcardLibrary of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Reservoir, Mt. Beacon, N.Y. in 1905 — postcardLibrary of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Greeting from Matteawan, N.Y. in 1902 — postcardLibrary of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Tioranda, Howland residence in Beacon, New York, about 1865Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. Use digital images. Original served only by appointment because material requires special handling. For more information see: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.info.apptonly · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Tironda, Howland residence, 7 Craig House Lane, Beacon, New York — about 1870Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. Use digital images. Original served only by appointment because material requires special handling. For more information see: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.info.apptonly · View the record at Library of Congress
  • The Teller House, Matteawan (Beacon), New York — about 1903Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing CompanyNo known restrictions on publication. <p>The Library of Congress believes that many of the papers in the Detroit Publishing Company collection are in the public domain or have no known copyright restrictions and are free to use and reuse. For example, all photos published in the U.S. more than 95 years ago are in the public domain. The Library has also obtained permission for the use of many other materials, and presents additional materials pursuant to fair use under United States copyright law. Researchers should watch for documents that may be copyrighted (for example, published in the United States less than 95 years ago, or unpublished and the author died less than 70 years ago).</p> <p> You are responsible for deciding whether your use of the items in this collection is legal. You will need written permission from the rightsholders to copy, distribute, or otherwise use copyrighted materials except as allowed by fair use or other statutory exemptions. Some materials may be protected under international law. You may also need permission from holders of other rights, such as publicity and/or privacy rights.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Prints &amp; Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing Company Collection.<br> For information about reproducing, publishing, and citing material from this collection, as well as access to the original items, see: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/102_det.html">Detroit Publishing Company - Rights and Restrictions Information</a></p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a> </p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="https://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysources/citing.html">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Howland Circulating Library, 33 Main Street, Beacon, New York — about 1872Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. Use digital images. Original served only by appointment because material requires special handling. For more information see: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.info.apptonly · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Presbyterian Church, Leonard and Amity Streets, Beacon, New York — about 1872Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. Use digital images. Original served only by appointment because material requires special handling. For more information see: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.info.apptonly · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Presbyterian Church, Leonard and Amity Streets, Beacon, New York — about 1910 postcardLibrary of Congress, Prints & Photographs DivisionNo known restrictions on publication. Use digital images. Original served only by appointment because material requires special handling. For more information see: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.info.apptonly · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, sheet 26Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, sheet 23Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 22Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 21Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 20Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 19Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 18Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 17Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 16Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 15Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 14Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 13Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 12Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 11Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 10Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 9Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 7Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 6Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 5Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 4Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 3Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
  • Beacon, New York in July 1919 — Sanborn fire insurance map, sheet 1Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps<p>The content of the Library of Congress online Sanborn Maps Collection is in the public domain and is free to use and reuse.</p> <p>Credit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Sanborn Maps Collection.</p> <p>More about <a href="/legal/">Copyright and other Restrictions</a>.</p> <p>For guidance about compiling full citations consult <a href="/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/">Citing Primary Sources</a>.</p> · View the record at Library of Congress
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