Photochrom Collection

Eastgate Street, Chester, c1890s
This image comes from a Photochrom carriage print used by the Great Western Railway in the late 1800s. The picture shows a view of the historic timber-frame buildings in the centre of Chester

The Rows, Chester, c1890s
This image comes from a Photochrom carriage print used by the Great Western Railway in the late 1800s. The Rows are continuous half-timbered galleries

The River Thames at Whitchurch, near Pangbourne, c1890
A view taken across the Mill Pond from the toll bridge in Whitchurch on Thames. Red brick cottages sit on the waters edge, next to the old mill, just out of shot to the left

Ostafyevo Estate. The Karamzin Room, End of 19th century. Artist: Anonymous
Ostafyevo Estate. The Karamzin Room, End of 19th century. Private Collection

Los Angeles
2623658 Los Angeles; (add.info.: Photomechanical panoramic view of Los Angeles. Dated 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gemeenlandshuis
2628475 Gemeenlandshuis.; (add.info.: Print shows the Gemeenlandshuis (Huyterhuis), the house of Jan de Huyter in Delft, in Holland. (between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900.)); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Delft Vaart, Rotterdam, Holland between 1890 and 1900
2598658 Delft Vaart, Rotterdam, Holland between 1890 and 1900.; (add.info.: Delft Vaart, Rotterdam, Holland between 1890 and 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The return of the hunters 1904, 1904
1575411 The return of the hunters 1904, 1904; (add.info.: The return of the hunters 1904. American Indians in a canoe return to a family encampment.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

View of the Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy
2909868 View of the Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy; (add.info.: View of the Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy. Photochrom colour 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Long's Peak from Estes Park, Colorado, c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Long's Peak from Estes Park, Colorado, c1900

Niagara Falls from Prospect Point, c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Niagara Falls from Prospect Point, c1900

Horseshoe Fall, Niagara, c1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
Horseshoe Fall, Niagara, c1901

Niagara, the Horseshoe Fall, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Niagara, the Horseshoe Fall, c1899

American Falls from Goat Island, c1912. Creator: William H. Jackson
American Falls from Goat Island, c1912

Niagara, the American Fall, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Niagara, the American Fall, c1899

Niagara Falls from Steel Arch Bridge, c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Niagara Falls from Steel Arch Bridge, c1900

Yosemite Falls, California, c1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
Yosemite Falls, California, c1898

Denver, Colorado, c1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
Denver, Colorado, c1898

Pasadena, California, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Pasadena, California, c1899

The Capitol, Washington, D.C. c1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
The Capitol, Washington, D.C. c1898

Trans-Mississippi Exposition, Grand Court, Mississippi i.e. Omaha, Neb. c1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
Trans-Mississippi Exposition, Grand Court, Mississippi i.e. Omaha, Neb. c1898

Temple Square, Salt Lake City, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Temple Square, Salt Lake City, c1899

Pike's Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado, c1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
Pike's Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado, c1898

Castle Gate, Utah, c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Castle Gate, Utah, c1900

Garden of the Gods, the Gateway, Colorado, c1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
Garden of the Gods, the Gateway, Colorado, c1898

Bluffs of the Green River, Wyoming, c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Bluffs of the Green River, Wyoming, c1900

Delaware Water Gap, above the Gap from Winona Cliff, Pa. (between 1898 and 1906?). Creator: William H. Jackson
Delaware Water Gap, above the Gap from Winona Cliff, Pa. (between 1898 and 1906?)

Palisades of the Hudson River, N.Y. c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Palisades of the Hudson River, N.Y. c1900

Niagara Rapids and Michigan Central Cantilever bridge, c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Niagara Rapids and Michigan Central Cantilever bridge, c1900

Colorado, Canon of the Rio las Animas, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Colorado, Canon of the Rio las Animas, c1899

Black Diamond Express, Lehigh Valley Railroad, Pennsylvania, c1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
Black Diamond Express, Lehigh Valley Railroad, Pennsylvania, c1898

California, El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
California, El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, c1899

Pike's Peak, Colorado, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Pike's Peak, Colorado, c1899

Marshall Pass, Colorado, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Marshall Pass, Colorado, c1899

Colorado, Gray's and Torrey's Peaks, c1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
Colorado, Gray's and Torrey's Peaks, c1898

The palisades, Alpine Pass, Colorado, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
The palisades, Alpine Pass, Colorado, c1899

Mission Santa Barbara, California, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Mission Santa Barbara, California, c1899

Mission San Juan Capistrano, California, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Mission San Juan Capistrano, California, c1899

Old mill on the Potomac River, Maryland, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Old mill on the Potomac River, Maryland, c1899

Mackinac Island from Round Island, Michigan, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Mackinac Island from Round Island, Michigan, c1899

Hotel del Monte, Monterey, California, c1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
Hotel del Monte, Monterey, California, c1898

Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, c1899

Clear Creek Canon, Colorado, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Clear Creek Canon, Colorado, c1899

City of Erie (Pennsylvania), c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
City of Erie (Pennsylvania), c1900

Chicago Special, Burlington Route, Colorado, c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Chicago Special, Burlington Route, Colorado, c1900

Mexico, the Cathedral, City of Mexico, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Mexico, the Cathedral, City of Mexico, c1899

Grand Canyon of Arizona, c1907. Creator: William H. Jackson
Grand Canyon of Arizona, c1907

Grand Canyon of the Colorado, Arizona, c1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
Grand Canyon of the Colorado, Arizona, c1898

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"Journey through Time: Captivating Photochroms from the Late 19th Century" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world captured by photochroms. These stunning colorized photographs transport us to various corners of the globe, offering a glimpse into life during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Let's begin our journey on Eastgate Street in Chester, circa 1890s. The bustling atmosphere of this historic street comes alive as we witness horse-drawn carriages traversing its cobbled paths. Moving along, we find ourselves exploring The Rows, another charming corner of Chester frozen in time. Its unique architecture and vibrant storefronts beckon us to wander further. Next stop: The River Thames at Whitchurch, near Pangbourne, around 1890. This serene scene captures nature's tranquility as boats gently glide across the river's shimmering surface. Our adventure continues within Ostafyevo Estate's Karamzin Room—an exquisite space adorned with intricate details—painted by an anonymous artist at the end of the 19th century. As we travel overseas to New York City in 1902, a banana cart catches our eye amidst towering buildings—a snapshot of urban life that blends old-world charm with modernity. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies The Old State House in Boston, Massachusetts (circa 1900), where history whispers through its grand halls and architectural splendor. Our exploration takes us to ancient Rome next—the Triumphal Arch of Titus stands tall against a backdrop steeped in centuries-old tales (c. 1890-1900). Nearby is St Peter's Square within Vatican City—a photomechanical print capturing its vastness and spiritual aura during that era. We then find ourselves strolling along Parisian streets; Place du Chatelet (c. 1890-1900) exudes elegance while inviting passersby to embrace the city's charm.