March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 01:00PM EDT
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Lot 153
Stereoview Balloon Ascension Thousand Island House
Estimate: $50 - $400
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Albumen stereoview photograph showing a balloon ascension in front of the Thousand Island House, Alexandria Bay, New York. Published by A. C. McIntyre & Co., Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York. The image shows a partially inflated balloon labeled “…NTIC” with crowds gathered on the grounds and verandas of the hotel, circa 1870s to 1880s.
The printed label identifies the scene as “View of balloon Ascension from Thousand Island House” in the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River. The Thousand Island House was a prominent resort hotel and a frequent site of public entertainments including balloon ascensions.
Mounted on a printed stereoview card with studio label for A. C. McIntyre & Co., Alexandria Bay, N.Y., and series number 104.
The printed label identifies the scene as “View of balloon Ascension from Thousand Island House” in the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River. The Thousand Island House was a prominent resort hotel and a frequent site of public entertainments including balloon ascensions.
Mounted on a printed stereoview card with studio label for A. C. McIntyre & Co., Alexandria Bay, N.Y., and series number 104.
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