Ossining Collection

Interior View of the Main Hall of Prison, East Side, which is 6 Stories High... 1860 / 69
Interior View of the Main Hall of Prison, East Side, which is 6 Stories High, and Contains 600 Cells, 1860/69. Albumen print, stereocard, no. 4318 from the series " Sing Sing Prison Views"

SING SING PRISON, 1931. Exterior view of Sing Sing Prison in Ossining, New York. Photograph, 1931

NEW YORK: BRIARCLIFF MANOR. The driveway and grounds at the lodge at Briarcliff Manor in Ossining, New York. Photo postcard, c1910

REVIVAL MEETING, c1838. Sing Sing Camp Meeting. Hand-colored lithograph by Joseph B. Smith, c1838

Sing Sing Electric Chair
Ossining, New York: January 13, 1953. A view of the death chamber and electric chair in Sing Sing Prisonin which convicted atom spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are slated to be electrocuted

Church Service In Sing Sing
Ossining, New York: 1906 Church service in Sing Sing prison where the ushers are are the guards

A Commanding Presence
Ossining, New York: c. 1928. A New York society matron in her Russian Cossack oufit that she will wear to the Thanksgiving party at the MacDowell Club

MASS AT SING SING PRISON. In Ossining, New York. Wood engraving, 1853

Bank for Savings, Ossining, New York
Bank, Bank for Savings, Ossining, N.Y. Bank Vault

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"Ossining: A Journey Through Time and Incarceration" Step into the past as we explore the captivating history of Ossining, New York. From its renowned Sing Sing Prison to its picturesque landscapes, this town holds stories that will leave you in awe. In 1860, a remarkable interior view of the main hall of Sing Sing Prison's East Side reveals a towering six-story structure. The walls whisper tales of inmates who once walked these halls, their lives forever changed within these imposing walls. Fast forward to 1965, where an eerie glimpse into Sing Sing Prison's execution chamber sends shivers down your spine. The electric chair stands as a chilling reminder of justice served with a lethal jolt. Venturing outside the prison walls in 1931, an exterior view showcases the grandeur and stoic presence of Sing Sing Prison itself. Its formidable architecture commands attention and leaves visitors awestruck by its sheer magnitude. Beyond incarceration lies Briarcliff Manor, where the lodge's driveway welcomes guests with open arms. Nestled within Ossining's grounds, this serene haven offers respite from the world outside – a sanctuary amidst tumultuous times. Travel back even further to c1838 when revival meetings at Sing Sing Camp Meeting brought communities together in spiritual unity. Joseph B. 's hand-colored lithograph captures moments filled with fervent faith and shared devotion under open skies. Notable figures also grace Ossining's history books; Charles Becker (1869-1915), an American police officer whose name echoes through time for his involvement in infamous crimes that shook society to its core. Yet amidst darkness there is light - church services held within the confines of Sing Sing offer solace and hope for those seeking redemption behind bars. Faith becomes a guiding force as individuals find strength within themselves during their darkest hours. The commanding presence emanating from Mass at Sing-Sing Prison depicted in a wood engraving from 1853 showcases the power of faith in transforming lives.