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The Morning in New York City--departure for West Point--The Trip to Albany--Reception on the Steamer, &c.

This article is about the men going to west point from New York. In this article they use a steam boat for the voyage. Much like the soldiers in the…

A capital do Brasil.

The item is a map of “A Capital of Brazil”, published in 1831. Colors indicate parishes: yellow is Candelaria, pink is San José, blue is Sacramento,…

Apartment House Life In New York.

This document is significant for The House of Mirth Because it shows a depiction of what a typical floor plan looks like during the time that the book…

In a Bachelor's Sky-Parlor: ..The Decorator and Furnisher

This article from Current Literature describes the decor and style of a bachelor apartment in New York City that over looks Long Island and New…

CONGESTION OF TRAFFIC AT THE GRAND CENTRAL STATION AND ITS REMEDY.

In this primary source it talks about how in Grand Central Station there is always a plethora of people. “The enormous volume of traffic which it has…

“Long Island: Excellent Summer Work”

This very short but direct article comes from the New York Observer and Chronicle (which was in print from 1833 – 1912), describing productive…

“The Long Island Railroad Electrified”

This article, published in 1905, discusses the transformation of the Long Island railroad from using steam to being electrically-operated. Trains,…

Most Melancholy Occurrence [a look at death in boarding houses]

In the novel, The House of Mirth, Lily Bart is forced to live in a boarding house because she has no money left. Lily is extremely depressed about…

Something New [Boarding Houses in New York]

The boarding houses where Gerty Farish and Nettie Crane live are viewed as quaint and welcoming. Gerty Farish lives in a boarding house that is more…

Salle de Jeu, casino, Monte Carlo

A set of chains and tables at a casino in Monte Carlo. We see Selden in Monte Carlo in the beginning of book 2, and the same with Lily Bart. The…