About This Item


  • Call NumberSHORE_0038
  • TitleThe Hudson-Fulton Celebration
  • SummaryExterior view of the Hudson-Fulton Celebration on Shore Road. The Celebration, from September 25 to October 9, 1909 in New York and New Jersey, was an elaborate commemoration of the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson's discovery of the Hudson River and the 100th anniversary of Robert Fulton's first successful commercial application of the paddle steamer.
  • Date1909
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 5 x 7 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteDate inscribed on verso: 1909. Title from inscription on verso.
  • SubjectFulton, Robert, 1765-1815 ; Hudson, Henry, d. 1611 ; Anniversaries -- New York (State) -- New York ; Celebrations -- New York (State) -- New York [lctgm] ; Harbors -- New York (State) -- New York
  • PlaceBay Ridge (New York, N.Y.)Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)New York Harbor (N.Y. and N.J.)
  • Cite AsShore Road collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • RightsThis work is in the Public Domain. The Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library can provide a copy of this work free of charge.
  • FolderFolder: Shore Road Collection