Blackwells Collection

Workhouse, Blackwells Island, New York, USA
The workhouse on Blackwells Island, New York, USA. The workhouse provided a punitive regime for petty offenders who were required to labour during their stay

Ulyssess Grant, 18th President of the United States (colour litho)
3105737 Ulyssess Grant, 18th President of the United States (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulyssess Grant, 18th President of the United States)

Queensboro Bridge, Blackwells Island, East River, New York, USA. Date: circa 1920s

Anthony Gormley sculpture on a rooftop in Oxford h

Anthony Gormley sculpture on a rooftop in Oxford

Anthony Gormley man - a public sculpture on a roof in Oxford

Crosse and Blackwells Mixed Pickles advertisement
Advertisement for Crosse and Blackwells Mixed vegetable pickles, perfect with joints or mince. 1930

The West Bottoms, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
View of the West Bottoms, an industrial area in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Date: 1905

Blackwells Island, East River, New York from Eighty Sixth Street, New York, America Date: 1862

Birds Eye View of the Pauper Lunatic Asylum, New York Blackwells Island, New York. Date: ca. 1839

Queensboro Bridge Construction
Queensboro Bridge being built on Blackwells Island, New York. bridge bridges america american blackwells blackwell building construction

Work House, Blackwells Island, New York, USA
The workhouse on Blackwells Island, New York, USA. The workhouse provided a punitive regime for petty offenders who were required to labour during their stay

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"Exploring the Many Faces of Blackwells: From Pickles to Presidents, Bridges to Sculptures" Step into a world where Blackwells takes on various forms and meanings. From the iconic Crosse and Blackwells Mixed Pickles advertisement that tantalizes taste buds, to the haunting history of the Workhouse on Blackwells Island in New York, this name holds stories waiting to be discovered. Speaking Island, it has witnessed remarkable moments in American history. It once housed Ulysses Grant, the 18th President of the United States, whose colorful litho portrait captures his essence. And who can forget the majestic Queensboro Bridge connecting Manhattan with this island gem nestled in East River? But our journey doesn't end there; we venture westward to The West Bottoms in Kansas City. Here lies another facet - an embodiment of resilience and transformation amidst urban landscapes. Yet art lovers find solace atop Oxford's rooftops as Anthony Gormley's sculptures grace these heights. His captivating figures stand tall against Oxford's skyline - a testament to human form and expression. Blackwell Island itself remains an enigma worth exploring further. Its allure lies not only in its location but also in its rich history that intertwines with New York City's vibrant past. So join us as we unravel the mysteries behind each mention of "Blackwells. " From pickles to presidents, bridges to sculptures - this is just a glimpse into a world brimming with tales yet untold on both sides of East River.