Susquehanna Collection

Nanticoke Dam, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Nanticoke Dam, 1874. The Susquehanna River at Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, USA....Nanticoke, where the river expands considerably, becoming very shallow

Water-Hunting for Deer: a Night Scene on the River Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Water-Hunting for Deer: a Night Scene on the River Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, 1857. Another instance of the revolver principle applied to the rifle is in what is called "water hunting" in

On the Susquehanna near Danville, Pa. between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
On the Susquehanna near Danville, Pa. between 1900 and 1906

Water works and plaza, Harrisburg, Pa. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Water works and plaza, Harrisburg, Pa. between 1900 and 1920

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA downtown city skyline on the Susquehanna River

Map of Virginia, discovered and described by Captain John Smith, 1606
STC174211 Map of Virginia, discovered and described by Captain John Smith, 1606, engraved by William Hole (fl. 1607-24), published 1612 (engraving) (see also 174212) by Smith

Susquehannock warrior, detail from Map of Virginia, engraved by William Hole (fl
STC174212 Susquehannock warrior, detail from Map of Virginia, engraved by William Hole (fl. 1607-24), published 1612 (engraving) (see 174211) by Smith

Burning the bridge over the Susquehanna, Columbia, Penn, June 1863 (engraving)
959318 Burning the bridge over the Susquehanna, Columbia, Penn, June 1863 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Officers and Marines (coloured engraving)
729308 Officers and Marines (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officers and Marines of the United States Steam-Frigate Susquehanna)

Federal fleet at Hampton Roads, December 1864 (engraving)
959180 Federal fleet at Hampton Roads, December 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Federal fleet at Hampton Roads, December 1864)

Our Artist in the United States, V, the Timber Trade (engraving)
1053898 Our Artist in the United States, V, the Timber Trade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artist in the United States, V, the Timber Trade)

View of the Susquehanna, illustration from Cassells History of the United States pub
3502276 View of the Susquehanna, illustration from Cassells History of the United States pub. by Petter & Galpin c.1890 (litho) by American School

Towanda From Table Rock, c. 1895. Creator: William H Rau
Towanda From Table Rock, c. 1895

The Susquehanna At Wyalusing, c. 1895. Creator: William H Rau
The Susquehanna At Wyalusing, c. 1895

The Susquehanna Near Wyalusing, c. 1895. Creator: William H Rau
The Susquehanna Near Wyalusing, c. 1895

Susquehanna at Standing Stone, c. 1895. Creator: William H Rau
Susquehanna at Standing Stone, c. 1895

Picturesque Susquehanna, Near Laceyville, c. 1895. Creator: William H Rau
Picturesque Susquehanna, Near Laceyville, c. 1895

Cathedral Rocks, Susquehanna Near Meshoppen, c. 1895. Creator: William H Rau
Cathedral Rocks, Susquehanna Near Meshoppen, c. 1895

York Narrows, On The Susquehanna, c. 1895. Creator: William H Rau
York Narrows, On The Susquehanna, c. 1895

Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania, 1864. Creator: Jasper Francis Cropsey
Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania, 1864

A Ferry Scene on the Susquehanna at Wrights Ferry, near Havre de Grace, 1811-ca. 1813

Pillsbury Knob, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Pillsbury Knob, 1874. Mountain scenery on the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains

North Branch of the Susquehanna, at Hunlocks, 1874. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
North Branch of the Susquehanna, at Hunlocks, 1874. Scene on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River which rises in New York state, and flows through Pennsylvania and Maryland in the eastern USA

The Susquehanna (at Hunters Gap), 1874. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
The Susquehanna (at Hunters Gap), 1874. Scene on the Susquhanna River which flows through Pennsylvania and Maryland in the eastern USA

Pine Forest on West Branch of the Susquehanna, 1874. Creator: Unknown
Pine Forest on West Branch of the Susquehanna, 1874. Logging on the banks of the West Branch Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania, USA

Scenes on the Susquehanna, 1874. Creator: W. H. Morse
Scenes on the Susquehanna, 1874. Scene at Lockhaven; Columbia Tunnel; Northumberland; Canal at Lockhaven; Williamsport; Williamsport Lumber-Mills; Emporium; West-Port, on the Susquehanna River

Scenes on the North Branch of the Susquehanna, 1874. Creator: James H. Richardson
Scenes on the North Branch of the Susquehanna, 1874....the furnace on Hunlocks Creek, Nanticoke ferry, Danville, the hemlock-gatherers, the stone-quarry, etc

Ferry at Renovo, 1874. Creator: A. Measom
Ferry at Renovo, 1874. River crossing at Renovo, Pennsylvania, USA. There is a mountain-road here which penetrates through the country to the southward

The Susquehanna, 1874. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
The Susquehanna, 1874. View of the River Susquehanna on the East Coast of the USA....there is a constant succession of bold mountain-forms, wooded from the base to the summit; of deep ravines

The Susquehanna River, 19th century. From The Colonial Portfolio. [The Werner Company, London]

Making Up Rafts on the Susquehanna River. A Scene on the Line of the Erie Railroad, 1883. From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

John Kane Susquehanna c. 1928 Oil canvas
John Kane: Along the Susquehanna, John Kane, c. 1928, Oil on canvas, Overall: 19 x 27 1/8 in. (48.3 x 68.9 cm)

Susquehanna Standing Stone William H Rau American
Susquehanna at Standing Stone; William H. Rau (American, 1855 - 1920); n.d; Albumen silver print

Camp Wyalusing Susquehanna William H Rau American
Camp Wyalusing on the Susquehanna; William H. Rau (American, 1855 - 1920); 1899; Albumen silver print

Illustration Of Susquehanna Indian Woman
Illustration of American Indian woman from the Susquehanna tribe in Delaware, holding a club and a bow and arrow, 19th century. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED, 1892. Crossing the bridge over the Susquehanna River at Rockville, Pennsylvania. Photographed 1892

Pioneer woman cooking outside a log cabin on the banks of the Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rail Bridge of Susquehanna River, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The bridge over the Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, carrying the Philadelphia to Pittsburgh railway line. Date: circa 1895

View on the Susquehanna, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Alexander Wilson and companions on the Susquehanna, 1809 (etching)
XOS1766192 Alexander Wilson and companions on the Susquehanna, 1809 (etching) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 1804)

Susquehanna, Susquehanna (Steam yacht), Steam yachts, 1892

TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS. Group of children infected with tuberculosis on board the Susquehanna ferryboat, which served as a tuberculosis day camp in New York City. Photograph, 1909

TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS. Men infected with tuberculosis playing dominoes on board the Susquehanna ferryboat, which served as a tuberculosis day camp in New York City. Photograph, 1909

View on the Susquehanna, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

NEW YORK: SUSQUEHANNA. View of the Susquehanna River above Oswego, New York. Steel engraving, 1839

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, 1866. The new railroad bridge across the Susquehanna River, from Havre de Grace to Perryville, Maryland. Wood engraving, 1866

SUSQUEHANNA RIVER: BRIDGE. Columbia Bridge on the Susquehanna River. Steel engraving, 1838

HARRISBURG, 1854. View of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, 1854

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

The Susquehanna River, a majestic waterway that winds its way through the heart of America's history. From the Nanticoke Dam, built in 1874 by John Filmer, to Captain John Smith's discovery and description of Virginia in 1606 on his map, this river has witnessed it all. Engraved by William Hole, a detail from the Map of Virginia showcases a fierce Susquehannock warrior. This tribe was known for their strength and resilience along the riverbanks. Speaking of battles, an engraving captures the intense moment when the bridge over the Susquehanna in Columbia, Penn was set ablaze during June 1863. In times of war and conflict, officers and marines stood strong along these shores. An engraving depicts their presence as they protect Hampton Roads in December 1864 with a formidable federal fleet. But not all moments captured are filled with strife; some highlight everyday life along this iconic river. In an engraving titled "Our Artist in the United States, " we see glimpses of timber trade activities that once thrived on its banks. Cassells History of the United States publication offers us a stunning view of the Susquehanna itself - its waters flowing gracefully under picturesque bridges and alongside charming towns like Towanda and Wyalusing. These illustrations by William H Rau transport us back to simpler times when nature's beauty intertwined seamlessly with human settlements. Whether it be at Standing Stone or near Wyalusing, each scene painted by Rau encapsulates tranquility as we witness nature's harmony with man-made structures against breathtaking landscapes. The Susquehanna River has been more than just a body of water throughout history; it is an emblematic symbol connecting generations past to present-day explorations. Its stories continue to flow alongside those who traverse its currents today – forever etching themselves into our collective memory.