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The Congress Spring was first drawn by artist Augustus Knoller; his original work was copied and elaborated on by so many followers it is almost difficult to differentiate one from another. These images show the Congress Spring and Columbian Spring…

These images depict a room swimming in sunlight. The furniture has been covered in a floral print and is randomly placed around the room.

These images of the parlor of the Grand Union are quite bright in terms of lighting. The floor to ceiling windows have white draperies and shutters. Every other window now has a mirror. The ceiling is painted white. The furniture is more sparse and…

These are images of the parlor of the Grand Union Hotel. The room is quite full of furniture that is laid out randomly. The ceiling has been painted to accent the middle chandelier.

These images depict the parlor of the Grand Union Hotel. The furniture is upholstered and heavy. On the walls next to the doorway are hung huge mirrors.

These are images of the parlor at the Grand Union Hotel. The ceiling of the large room has been painted and stenciled. Dark, heavy valances are hung over the windows. The chandeliers have cup shaped globes and the ceiling fixtures are recessed. On…

These images depict the parlor of the Grand Union Hotel, probably soon after it was updated from the Union Hotel. The chandeliers all have rounded glass globes. The chairs appear to be rattan. The walls on either side of the open doorway have…

These images depict the front piazza of the grand Union Hotel. Chairs are against the building. The columns extend up three floors. The street lined with elm trees is seen beyond the rails of the porch.

These are images of the piazza of the Union Hotel before the façade was completely redone. The second story windows have small decks which face the street from all rooms. Chairs line the expanse of the veranda. Elm trees provide shade.

These images were taken in Congress Park near the Congress Spring. In the foreground is a box camera set up to take a picture. Buildings on Broadway can be seen in the background.