Morningside Heights Collection

circa 1915: View of the campus of Columbia University, with the football field in the foreground, and the domed library in the distance, Morningside Heights, New York City

New York City, Upper Manhattan, Morningside Heights, Riverside Church
2080-206046-01

New York City, Upper Manhattan, Riverside Park, Grant's Tomb

New York, NYC, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Peace Fountain by Greg Wyatt
2005-306501-01

Grants Tomb, (oil on canvas)
650738 Grants Tomb, (oil on canvas) by Lawson, Ernest (1873-1939); 64x77 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grants Tomb. Ernest Lawson (1873-1939). Oil on canvas

View of a boy with a spyglass looking toward the Hudson River from Riverside Park
MNY381148 View of a boy with a spyglass looking toward the Hudson River from Riverside Park, New York (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Horsedrawn carriages on Riverside Drive in front of the Claremont Inn, New York, c
MNY381144 Horsedrawn carriages on Riverside Drive in front of the Claremont Inn, New York, c.1895 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

View of a horsedrawn carriage on Riverside Drive, New York, c. 1893 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381143 View of a horsedrawn carriage on Riverside Drive, New York, c.1893 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

View northeast from Riverside Drive and Park towards the Hudson River, New York, c
MNY381141 View northeast from Riverside Drive and Park towards the Hudson River, New York, c.1893 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Morningside Heights, (oil on canvas)
984937 Morningside Heights, (oil on canvas) by Lawson, Ernest (1873-1939); 87.9x103.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Morningside Heights. Ernest Lawson (1873-1939). Oil on canvas

View of the crowd and military men surrounding a carriage with President Harrison at
MNY381149 View of the crowd and military men surrounding a carriage with President Harrison at Grants Tomb, New York, 1898 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Aerial view of Riverside Park, looking northeast, New York, c. 1893 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381147 Aerial view of Riverside Park, looking northeast, New York, c.1893 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Bicyclists and horsedrawn carriages at the bend on Riverside Drive, New York
MNY381145 Bicyclists and horsedrawn carriages at the bend on Riverside Drive, New York, 1896 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

View of Morningside (Cathedral) Heights, the Hudson River, and New Jersey Palisades (litho)
5215558 View of Morningside (Cathedral) Heights, the Hudson River, and New Jersey Palisades (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Library and Buildings of Columbia University, Morningside Heights (b / w photo)
5215180 Library and Buildings of Columbia University, Morningside Heights (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Schermerhorn Hall, Columbia University Postcard. 1903, Schermerhorn Hall, Columbia University Postcard

NEW YORK: MORNINGSIDE. View of Morningside Park in Harlem, New York City. Engraving, American, c1898

Columbia University and the Hudson River, New York Postcard. 1903, Columbia University and the Hudson River, New York Postcard

Lowell, Whittier, and Emerson Halls, Columbia University Postcard. 1903, Lowell, Whittier, and Emerson Halls, Columbia University Postcard

Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York Postcard. 1903, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York Postcard

Grants Tomb, Riverside Drive and Hudson River, New York Postcard. ca. 1915-1930, Grants Tomb, Riverside Drive and Hudson River, New York Postcard

Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York Postcard. ca. 1915-1925, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York Postcard

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969). 34th President of the United States. Photographed during the 1952 presidential campaign

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"Morningside Heights: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to circa 1915, where the campus of Columbia University stood proudly against the backdrop of Morningside Heights. The football field stretched out before it, ready for thrilling matches that would ignite the spirit of students and spectators alike. In another corner of this historic neighborhood, Grant's Tomb commanded attention with its majestic presence. Painted on canvas, it captured the essence of a monument dedicated to one of America's greatest leaders. Venturing towards Riverside Park, a young boy peered through his spyglass towards the Hudson River. His curiosity sparked by what lay beyond those waters; dreams and adventures waiting to unfold. Horsedrawn carriages gracefully traversed Riverside Drive in front of the Claremont Inn, transporting passengers through time as they soaked in the charm and elegance of New York City during that era. An old silver gelatin print revealed a snapshot from 1893 - a horsedrawn carriage making its way along Riverside Drive. It was an age when transportation relied on horsepower rather than engines; a simpler yet captivating time. Looking northeast from Riverside Drive and Park offered breathtaking views towards the mighty Hudson River. The cityscape unfolded before one's eyes like an artist's masterpiece painted with strokes of nature and architecture combined. A crowd gathered around a carriage carrying President Harrison showcased how even political figures were captivated by Morningside Heights' allure. Military men stood tall as they ensured his safety amidst an atmosphere filled with excitement and anticipation. Taking flight above Riverside Park provided an aerial view that transported observers back to 1893 once again. Silver gelatin prints captured this unique perspective, revealing lush greenery mingling harmoniously with urban development along the riverbanks. Bicyclists pedaled energetically alongside horsedrawn carriages at bends along Riverside Drive - moments frozen in time forever etched upon photographs capturing both progress and nostalgia.