James River Collection

Colonists arrival at Jamestown, Virginia, 1607
First settlers building Jamestown, Virginia Colony, 1607. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The ruined city of Richmond, Virginia, at the wars end (b / w photo)
PNP269207 The ruined city of Richmond, Virginia, at the wars end (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in America, the Texans of Longstreets Corps retaking the Outer Line of Intrenchments on the South Side of
1613134 The War in America, the Texans of Longstreets Corps retaking the Outer Line of Intrenchments on the South Side of the James River (engraving) by English School

The Civil War in America: Drury's Bluff, a Confederate position on the James River... 1862
The Civil War in America: camp of the Confederate Marines at Drury's [sic] Bluff, from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. "Drury's Bluff" is on the James River

The Civil War in America: scene of operations in eastern Virginia, showing M'Clellan's... 1862
The Civil War in America: scene of operations in eastern Virginia, showing M'Clellan's present position, 1862. Map of...an area of about 20, 000 square miles

Richmond, Virginia, USA downtown skyline

USA, Virginia, Richmond, skyline along James River, dusk

Pontoon Bridge Across The James, June 1864. Creator: James Gardner
Pontoon Bridge Across The James, June 1864. [Scene from the American Civil War: wooden bridge over the James River]. Albumen print, pl

Dutch Gap Canal, James River, Virginia, March 1864. Creator: John Reekie
Dutch Gap Canal, James River, Virginia, March 1864. [Scene from the American Civil War: Albumen print, pl. 17 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War

Ruins of Petersburg and Richard Railroad Bridge, April 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Ruins of Petersburg and Richard Railroad Bridge, April 1864. [Richmond, Virginia]. Albumen print, pl. 88 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, volume ii" (1866)

The Confederate Steamer Florida sunk in the James River (engraving)
1610064 The Confederate Steamer Florida sunk in the James River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Confederate Steamer Florida sunk in the James River)

Ruins of Richmond, Virginia (b / w photo)
PNP269206 Ruins of Richmond, Virginia (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War 1861-65; ); Peter Newark Military Pictures; American, out of copyright

The Civil War in America, Drurys Bluff, a Confederate Position on the James River, near Richmond (engraving)
1587940 The Civil War in America, Drurys Bluff, a Confederate Position on the James River, near Richmond (engraving) by Wimperis

The Civil War in America, Sketches from Richmond, Virginia, the Capital of the Confederate States of America (engraving)
1619675 The Civil War in America, Sketches from Richmond, Virginia, the Capital of the Confederate States of America (engraving) by English School

Ruins of the Carbine Factory and Railway Station at Richmond (engraving)
1610455 Ruins of the Carbine Factory and Railway Station at Richmond (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Civil War in America (coloured engraving)
728381 The Civil War in America (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in America: view of Richmond, the capital of Virginia)

Butlers Lookout Tower, Opposite Dutch Gap, 1865 (albumen silver print from glass
3493131 Butlers Lookout Tower, Opposite Dutch Gap, 1865 (albumen silver print from glass negative) by Russell, Andrew Joseph (1830-1902); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Fall of Richmond, Va. on the night of April 2nd 1865, pub
AQS331923 The Fall of Richmond, Va. on the night of April 2nd 1865, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1865 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

James River Canal near the mouth of the North River, Rockbridge County
468732 James River Canal near the mouth of the North River, Rockbridge County, 1858 (colour litho) by Beyer, Edward (1820-65); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fall of Richmond, Virginia, on the night of April 2nd 1865 (colour litho)
PNP269209 The Fall of Richmond, Virginia, on the night of April 2nd 1865 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustrations of the War in America, Howletts Battery, on the James River, engaging the Federal Monitors (engraving)
1613300 Illustrations of the War in America, Howletts Battery, on the James River, engaging the Federal Monitors (engraving) by English School

The Civil War in America, Camp of the Confederate Marines at Drurys Bluff, on the James River (engraving)
1587965 The Civil War in America, Camp of the Confederate Marines at Drurys Bluff, on the James River (engraving) by English School

City Point, Virginia, Headquarters of General Grant, 1873 (oil on canvas)
3949654 City Point, Virginia, Headquarters of General Grant, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Henry, Edward Lamson (1841-1919); 76.5x153 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Union work-detail preparing to install mortars near Petersburg, Virginia
867768 Union work-detail preparing to install mortars near Petersburg, Virginia, summer 1864 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Building Quarters at Fort Brady, c. 1865 (albumen silver print from glass negative)
3493130 Building Quarters at Fort Brady, c.1865 (albumen silver print from glass negative) by American Photographer, (19th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

View from Gambles Hill, Richmond, Virginia, from Album of Virginia
619380 View from Gambles Hill, Richmond, Virginia, from Album of Virginia, 1858 (colour litho) by Beyer, Edward (1820-65); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Richmond, Virginia, after its Conquest (engraving)
1610323 Richmond, Virginia, after its Conquest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richmond, Virginia, after its Conquest)

Crossing the James River, 1878. Creator: Unknown
Crossing the James River, 1878

Fort Darling. Masked Battery and Obstruction in James River, ca. 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Pontoon bridge across James River, ca. 1864. Creator: William Frank Browne
Pontoon bridge across James River, ca. 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

U. S. Monitor Lehigh, James River, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Monitor Lehigh, James River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Fort Darling, James River, ca. 1865. Creator: William Frank Browne
Fort Darling, James River, ca. 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Fort Darling, James River, 1865 (?). Creator: Attributed to William Frank Browne
Fort Darling, James River, 1865 (?). Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Winter Quarters, Fort Brady, ca. 1865. Creator: Unknown
Winter Quarters, Fort Brady, ca. 1865. Formerly attributed to William Frank Browne

Ironclad fleet on James River below Rebel Howlett House Battery, 1865
Ironclad fleet on James River below Rebel " Howlett House Battery", 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

U. S. Gunboat Mendota, James River, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Gunboat " Mendota", James River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

U. S. Monitor Onondaga, James River, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Monitor Onondaga, James River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

U. S. Ship Mendota, James River, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Ship " Mendota", James River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

U. S. Monitor Casco on James River, taken from a lookout tower on bank
U.S. Monitor " Casco" on James River, taken from a lookout tower on bank. 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

City Point, Virginia. James River, 1864. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
City Point, Virginia. James River, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

[Wharves on the James River, City Point]. Brady album, p. 10, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Pontoon Bridge Train, James River, 1864. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Pontoon Bridge Train, James River, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Confederate Prisoners for Exchange, Coxs Landing, James River, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Ruins of Arsenal, Richmond, Virginia, 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Ruins of Arsenal, Richmond, Virginia, 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Dutch Gap Canal, 1865. Creators: Andrew Joseph Russell, Egbert Guy Fowx
Dutch Gap Canal, 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

City Point, Virginia, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
City Point, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Pontoon Bridge, James River, 1864. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Pontoon Bridge, James River, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Deep Bottom, James River, 1864. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Deep Bottom, James River, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

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The James River: A Historic Journey Through Time Step back in time to 1607, when the first colonists arrived at Jamestown, Virginia. This picturesque river witnessed their struggles and triumphs as they established one of America's earliest settlements. Fast forward to the end of the Civil War, where a haunting black and white photo captures the ruined city of Richmond. Once a thriving capital, it now stands as a stark reminder of the devastation caused by war. In another scene from that tumultuous era, an engraving depicts the Texans of Longstreets Corps retaking the Outer Line of Intrenchments on the South Side of the James River. The bravery and determination displayed during this conflict shaped our nation's history. As dusk settles over Richmond today, its skyline along the James River paints a breathtaking picture. The city has risen from its ashes and thrives once again with vibrant energy. A glimpse into June 1864 reveals a pontoon bridge stretching across this mighty river. Created by James Gardner, it served as a lifeline for troops during wartime - connecting them to safety or leading them into battle. Further downstream lies Dutch Gap Canal; John Reekie captured its essence in March 1864. This engineering marvel aimed to bypass Confederate defenses but faced numerous challenges before completion. Moving along this historic waterway brings us to April 1864 when Alexander Gardner documented ruins left behind by war - Petersburg and Richard Railroad Bridge stand as somber reminders of destruction wrought upon these lands. The Confederate Steamer Florida met her watery grave in these very waters; an engraving immortalizes her final resting place within the depths – yet another testament to turbulent times past. Returning once more to Richmond's ruins through an evocative black and white photograph transports us back in time. We can almost hear echoes from those who lived amidst such chaos while witnessing their resilience firsthand. Drurys Bluff emerges next, a Confederate position on the James River near Richmond.