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Archives related to: Powers, Daniel W. (Daniel William), 1818-1897
| title | Daniel Powers, financier [picture]. 1884 | repository | Rochester Public Library Local History Division |
| description | A portrait of Daniel William Powers, one of Western New York's most prominent bankers. He was known for erecting the Powers Building and the Powers Hotel as well as operating the Powers Art Gallery. Notes Written on back: DW Powers, Died December 11, 1897. Picture caption: is his autograph. In lower left corner, Photo by Kent, Rochester, N.Y.; in lower right corner, Atlantic Publishing & Engraving Co N.Y. Source: Rochester: a story historical, Parker, Jenny Marsh, Scrantom, Wetmore & Co., 1884. |
| extent | 1 print : engraving, b&w ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in. on page 10 x 7 in.) |
| formats | Photographs |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://www.rochester.lib.ny.us:2080/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?getBasicTerms+12469 |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:29:47 |
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| title | Looking through the portieres, Powers Art Gallery [picture]. | repository | Rochester Public Library Local History Division |
| description | A view of artwork in the Powers' Art Gallery. The gallery in the Powers Building, housed the private art collection of Daniel Powers. It began with 4 rooms of art, and expanded to include 30 rooms of copies and originals, including statues, paintings, stereoscopes and stuffed birds. After Powers died in 1897 the gallery closed, and the collection was sold at auction in New York City in 1899. Notes Dates: 1897? Source: Views in Powers Art Gallery. The Powers Gallery of Fine Art. Note: reproduction in booklet has a reddish tone. |
| extent | 1 photomechanical reproduction : b&w ; 16 x 12 cm. (6 x 5 in.) |
| formats | Photographs |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://www.rochester.lib.ny.us:2080/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?getBasicTerms+12469 |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:01 |
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| title | Grand staircase, Powers Art Gallery [picture]. | repository | Rochester Public Library Local History Division |
| description | A view of the grand staircase area in the Powers' Art Gallery. The gallery, in the Powers Building, housed the private art collection of Daniel Powers. It began in 1875 with 4 rooms of art, and expanded to include 30 rooms of copies and originals, including statues, paintings, stereoscopes and stuffed birds. After Powers died in 1897, the gallery closed and the collection was sold at auction in New York City in 1899. Notes Dates: 1897? Source: Views in Powers Art Gallery. The Powers Gallery of Fine Arts. Note: reproduction in booklet has a bluish tone. |
| extent | 1 photomechanical reproduction : b&w ; 15 x 18 cm. (6 x 7 in.) |
| formats | Photographs |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://www.rochester.lib.ny.us:2080/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?getBasicTerms+12469 |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:01 |
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| title | The Mirror Room, Powers Art Gallery [picture]. | repository | Rochester Public Library Local History Division |
| description | A view of the Mirror Room in the Powers' Art Gallery. The gallery, in the Powers Building, housed the private art collection of Daniel Powers. It began in 1875 with 4 rooms of art, and expanded to include 30 rooms of copies and originals, including statues, paintings, stereoscopes and stuffed birds. After Powers died in 1897, the gallery closed and the collection was sold at auction in New York City in 1899. Notes Date: 1897? Source: Views in Powers Art Gallery. The Powers Gallery of Fine Arts. Note: reproduction in booklet has a brownish tone. |
| extent | 1 photomechanical reproduction : b&w ; 12 x 15 cm. (5 x 6 in.) |
| formats | Photographs |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://www.rochester.lib.ny.us:2080/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?getBasicTerms+12469 |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:01 |
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| title | A corner in the Powers Art Gallery [picture]. | repository | Rochester Public Library Local History Division |
| description | A display of art work in a corner of the Powers' Art Gallery. The gallery, in the Powers Building, housed the private art collection of Daniel Powers. It began with 4 rooms of art, and expanded to include 30 rooms of copies and originals, including statues, paintings, stereoscopes and stuffed birds. After Powers died in 1897, the gallery closed and the collection was sold at auction in New York City in 1899. Notes Source: Views in Powers Art Gallery. The Powers Gallery of Fine Arts. Note: reproduction in booklet has a purplish tone. Date: 1897? |
| extent | 1 photomechanical reproduction : b&w ; 12 x 15 cm. (5 x 6 in.) |
| formats | Photographs |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://www.rochester.lib.ny.us:2080/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?getBasicTerms+12469 |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:01 |
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| title | Reception room, Powers Art Gallery [picture]. | repository | Rochester Public Library Local History Division |
| description | A display of art work in the reception room of the Powers' Art Gallery. The gallery, in the Powers Building, housed the private art collection of Daniel Powers. It began with 4 rooms of art, and expanded to include 30 rooms of copies and originals, including statues, paintings, stereoscopes and stuffed birds. After Powers died in 1897 the gallery closed, and the collection was sold at auction in New York City in 1899. Notes Source: Views in Powers Art Gallery. The Powers Gallery of Fine Arts. Note: reproduction in booklet has a greenish tone. Date: 1897? |
| extent | 1 photomechanical reproduction : b&w ; 15 x 18 cm. (6 x 7 in.) |
| formats | Photographs |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://www.rochester.lib.ny.us:2080/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?getBasicTerms+12469 |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:01 |
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