1800s Archives - Click Americana

A dozen fashionable Victorian fireplaces from 1880

Antique fireplace mantels from 1880 Used in connection with the Peerless Grate consists of five pieces of tile, which rest upon the outer or stationary frame of the grate. They are so constructed as to admit o... Read more...

Art tile stoves for the up-to-date Victorian home (1890)

A leader among art stove makers In the matter of ornamentation, our "Art Tile stove" is the leader among "Art stoves." Its mantle of embossed tiles, covering the entire stove and forming a solid shell around... Read more...

See the fun from Cheyenne’s Frontier Days: A yearly wild west fest (1897-1902)

Cheyenne's "Frontier Day" (1897): 8,000 people see an entertaining time Bronco riding, Wild horse race, Stage hold-up, Hanging bee, Cow-pony races, etc. -- A sham battle Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept 23 -- The first... Read more...

Victorian graphic design: Stylized paint labels (1870s & 1880s)

These bits of well-preserved vintage graphic artistry come from the simply-named Paints Oils Varnishes catalog from F. W. Devoe Co. of New York, which was published in 1885. (The catalog also contained several ... Read more...

The Lewis and Clark Expedition, 100 years later (1905)

To Lewis and Clark belongs the credit for the discovery and exploration of The Oregon Country. They were the first white men, and excepting the narrowly ranging tribes of Indians, to traverse the country.

Stanford University: Monument to the memory of a senator’s son (1888)

The buildings are to be like the old adobe houses of the early Spanish days; they will be one-storied, have deep window seats and open fireplaces, and the roofs will be covered with dark red tiles. The material is to be a fine cream colored sandstone.

Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform at Benton Barracks, Saint Louis, Missouri

Fighting for the Union: 20 African American soldiers from the Civil War

'Let us always be willing to give them whatever credit is their due.' 186,000 men of African descent fought for the Union in the Civil War. Here are some antique portraits showing just a few of these soldiers.

What became of Florida’s magnificent historic hotels & old resorts?

A look back at some of the most magnificent resort hotels of yesteryear, and where -- and if -- they stand now.

Victorian etiquette: 72 simple rules for men while at the dinner table (1889)

Which treats of social manners and customs at the table By Nathan B Medbery, author "Social Etiquette" Number 1 -- Perhaps it is quite a simple occurrence to eat your breakfast, your dinner, or your suppe... Read more...

Victorian etiquette: 16 rules for men on dress and personal habits (1889)

Some tips on conduct for gentlemen of the Victorian era, including number 13: 'Avoid wearing a grin on your face and you will avoid looking destitute of wits.'

Victorian etiquette: 27 rules for men when out in public (1889)

By Nathan B Medbery, author "Social Etiquette" Etiquette topic: Which treats of manners to be observed when in public 27 simple suggestions on conduct for gentlemen Number 1 -- Don't fail to keep to the ... Read more...

Vintage home exteriors: 18 colorfully-painted Victorian houses (1886)

Bold, rich coloring for houses of the era The day when nearly every building was painted white, and window blinds green, has passed away. It was followed by the use of tints, and this, in turn, has now giv... Read more...

Shades of the past: Victorian house paint color sample cards

The harmony of color (1893) From Sherwin-Williams Paint We often hear the remark "There goes a well-dressed lady," but we do not always think of the important fact that it is not necessarily expensive fab... Read more...

Turn-of-the-century views of old Pasadena, California

Hotel Green, Pasadena, California Marengo Avenue, Pasadena Marengo Avenue, Pasadena Orange Grove Avenue, Pasadena Residence on Orange Grove Avenue, Pasadena ... Read more...

The Civil War: President Abraham Lincoln’s call to arms (1861)

President Lincoln's call to arms - and the start of the Civil War The day after the surrender of Fort Sumter, President Lincoln met with his cabinet and military officers and drafted a proclamation calling for... Read more...

Unveiling of Robert E Lee Confederate statue in Charlottesville (1924)

Staunton to Have Many at Vet Reunion Unveiling of Lee equestrian statue in Charlottesville tomorrow to be preceded by big parade, Company L, and Stonewall band participating; Reunion opened today Fifty me... Read more...

Get a job: How 4 million women earn money (1899)

Classroom with students and teacher, Washington DC (1890s) How 4,000,000 women earn their bread Four million women in the United States earn their own bread. They have invaded all occupations, and one-third ... Read more...

Coney Island beach scenes (1890s-1920s)

Scene on the beach (1890s) Bathing at Coney Island, New York (1900) Coney Island in the early 1900s On the beach at Coney Island (1902) Coney Island, NY (1905) ... Read more...

Lizzie Borden & the infamous axe murders (1892)

Here's a news story about the Lizzie Borden double murder from just 5 days after the killings. Soon, this sensationally dramatic tale would rivet the nation.

Vintage Bloomies! Antique Bloomingdale’s ads

Bloomingdale's originally opened in 1861 when the Bloomingdale brothers began by selling hoop-skirts on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Then in 1872, the two opened their first store at 938 Third Avenue in New Yor... Read more...

The science of pleasing women (1898)

Here's an... interesting... take on the so-called science behind successful male-female relationships. The science of pleasing women and what it means by Dr George F Shrady Woman controls man today despite ... Read more...

Who was Frederick Douglass? (1895)

Frederick Douglass, who was born a slave in Talbot county, Maryland, in 1817, was the one conspicuous anti-slavery agitator who spoke of the wrongs and cruelty of slavery from personal experience.

President Lincoln’s funeral (1865)

Remains of President Lincoln in Chicago Yesterday was a marked day in the history of Chicago -- a day long to be remembered by the hundreds of thousands, who witnessed the grand and imposing ceremony of re... Read more...

More women choosing to smoke cigarettes (1897)

There is no use in making any bones about it: Cigarette smoking is on the increase among the women of New York City.

Story of the First Christmas in America (1891)

The Pilgrim Fathers celebrated Christmas by drinking beer The chronicles of the Pilgrims, describing their arrival in Cape Cod Bay in December, 1620, refer thus briefly to the first Christmas spent by them i... Read more...

The dangers of driving with married men (1899)

Ella Wheeler Wilcox's opinion of self-respecting girls A charming lady and well-known actress was recently brought into brief unpleasant notice through being mentioned as a corespondent in a divorce suit. ... Read more...

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