Max Bloomfield's Catalogue of Views.

Bloomfield's Catalogue of Views of St. Augustine.

Fort Series.

1. Full view of Fort Marion from the Sea-wall.--A splendid view from the south.
2. Water Battery, showing furnace shot-house and curves upon which cannon rested.
3. Water Battery, with full view of battery, with promenaders.
4. Ramparts of the fort, with an excellent view of St. Augustine.
5. Southwest angle of the fort, showing its great architectural beauty.
6. Southwest angle of the fort, showing the drawbridge.
7. Interior of Fort Marion.--One of the most interesting pictures in the catalogue, showing the chapel and the entrance to the subterranean dungeon.
8. Watch Tower, looking seaward.--There it stands, like a silent sentinel. Who can tell how many brave men have gazed through its loop-holes, with beating hearts, watching the relentless foe?
9. The Wild Cat Dungeon, famous for holding within its four walls the bravest and most daring Seminole chief that ever lived, who made one of the most remarkable escapes from prison that was ever known.
10. Spanish Coat of Arms, over the doorway of the fort, a translation of which will be found in Bloomfield's Historical Guide of St. Augustine.
11. Lock of the Subterranean Dungeon, a great curiosity.
12. Doorway, Fort Marion.--A fine view, showing how the drawbridge was pulled in when war, with its fiery brand, appeared.
13. Drawbridge and entrance to fort, with Anastasia Island in the distance.
14. Moat Drawbridge, showing an excellent view of the moat, which contained water in the olden time, and was about four feet deeper.

Streets in St. Augustine.

15. Hospital Street, showing the old Spanish house, in the rear of which the famous Spanish corridors stand.
16. St. George Street, showing the old, old convent, now torn down, the site being occupied by the fine establishment of the publisher of this catalogue.
17. St. George Street, showing the old Spanish Treasury walls. The Florida House now occupies the site.
18. St. George Street, showing the old Spanish portion.
19. Treasury Street, looking east.
20. Treasury Street, looking west. The narrowest street in the city, being only seven feet wide.
21. Charlotte Street, looking south.
22. Charlotte Street, looking north.
23. Charlotte Street, from St. Augustine Hotel.
24. St. Francis Street.--A very characteristic view, showing the oldest wall now standing, over which leans a date palm tree, which the oldest inhabitants remember to have stood, just as it stands now, when they were children.

Objects of Interest in St. Augustine.

25. The Spanish Cathedral.
26. The Spanish Cathedral and monument in Plaza.
27. The Spanish Cathedral and St. Augustine Hotel.
28. The Exterior of the Cathedral strikes the visitor at once with the quaintness of its architecture. It is one of the oldest houses of worship in America.
29. Interior of Spanish Cathedral.--A very interesting view, showing this grand old structure in all its antique beauty, a view every visitor should purchase.
30. First Mass in St. Augustine.--This view is taken from a large oil painting in the Cathedral. It shows you the first mass celebrated in America, in 1565.
31. Interior of the Convent.--The convent is quite an interesting place to visit. You can obtain fine hand-made laces and other rare fancy articles manufactured by the good Sisters.
32. The Old Slave Market, facing the Sea-wall, in the Plaza, is one of the most interesting views in the "ancient city."
33. Spanish Graveyard, showing some of the oldest tombs in the country.
34. New Light-house, showing Anastasia Island.
35. New Light-house. Large. This is one of the finest on the Atlantic coast, the light alone costing $16,000. Well worth a visit. You can easily from the light-house reach the Coquina Quarries.
36. United States Barracks.
37. Sea-wall, looking south.
38. Sea-wall, looking north. Both views give an excellent idea of the water-front.
39. Old Spanish Light-house. The ruins of which can still be seen on Anastasia Island, a short distance from the New Light-house.
40. Pyramids of Major Dude, in the Post Cemetery, a full account of which is given in Bloomfield's Guide of St. Augustine.
41. Plaza--St. Augustine.
42. Plaza--with "Lightning Express," or "Florida Cracker."
These views show both monuments, and are very interesting.
43. An Orange Archway, at Mrs. Ball's fine orange grove, on Tolomato Street.
44. Episcopal Church.
45. Interior of Episcopal Church.
46. Inmates of Colored Home, showing some of the cooks and chambermaids of George Washington.
47. A Bird's-eye View from Florida House, showing a great many objects of interest.
48. Corridor of Old Spanish House, situated on Hospital Street, next door to Mrs. Foster's boarding-house; this view gives a good idea of a Spanish house.
49. Old City Gate, looking into St. George Street.
50. Old City Gate, looking out on Shell Road.
51. Old City Gate and Fort in the distance. This old structure creates more ideas, why it stands there, than anything in the city.
52. Entrance to St. Augustine, through a lovely live-oak lane, admired by all.
53. Monument in Plaza, erected in 1812, "Plaza de la Constitucion."

Indians--who were prisoners here from 1875 to 1878.

54. Minimic and his Son.
55. Howling Wolf.
56. Indian Woman.
57. Indians in Soldiers' Clothes.
58. Indians in Native War Costume.

Other Views in and about St. Augustine.

59. Ball's Carriage Road, in Mrs. Ball's grove, showing orange arch.
60. Productions of St. Augustine. This view shows the only real production.
61. Hunting Slaves at Matanzas, gives a good idea of how the runaway negro was caught before the war.
62. Magnolia Grave, about five miles from St. Augustine, showing the live oaks in all their magnificence, draped with Spanish moss.
63. Picking Oranges, at Dr. Anderson's grove.
64. Uncle Jack--the oldest negro in St. Augustine.
65. Moonlight on Matanzas River.
66. Fort Matanzas, an old, old relic.
67. An Hour's Search, sometimes called "Hunting in Florida," at any rate a hunt that is always crowned with success.
68. Date Tree, in Dr. Peck's yard, corner of Treasury and St. George streets.
69. Palmetto Tree, with Fort Matanzas in the distance.

Hotels and Private Boarding Houses.

70. St. Augustine Hotel.
71. Florida House.
72. Magnolia Hotel.
73. Sunnyside House.
74. Tyler's House.
75. Hazeltine House.
76. Edwards' s House.
77. Patterson House.
78. De Medicis House.
79. Mrs. Hernandez' s House.
80. Mrs. Foster's House.

Private Residences.

81. Mr. Ammidown's Residence.
82. Dr. Anderson's Residence.
83. Mr. Spear's Residence.
84. Mrs. Ball's Residence.
85. Mr. Lorillard's Villa.
86. Presbyterian Parsonage.

Ocklawaha River Views..

87. Mouth of the Ocklawaha River.
88. Near Graham's Landing, Ocklawaha River.
89. Swamps on the Ocklawaha River.
90. The Long Stretch, Ocklawaha River.
91. Palmetto Landing, Ocklawaha River.
92. Wear Sandy Bluff, Ocklawaha River.
93. The Long Beach, Ocklawaha River.
94. Wilderness, Ocklawaha River.
95. Leaning Tree, Ocklawaha River.
96. Devil's Elbow, Ocklawaha River.
97. Devil's Punch Bowl, Ocklawaha River.
98. Blasted Tree, Ocklawaha River.
99. Living Arch, Ocklawaha River.
100. Great Cypress Gates, Ocklawaha River.
101. Silver Springs, Ocklawaha River.

These Ocklawaha River views are undoubtedly the finest taken, and every one should have them, for they depict the most wonderful scenery in Florida.

Florida--Fruits, Flowers, and Plants.

102. Orange Tree.
103. Cocoanut Tree.
104. Banana Blossom.
105. Banana Tree with Fruit.
106. Date Tree Blossom.
107. Date Tree at Mrs. H. B. Stowe's Mandarin.
108. Annunciation Lily.
109. Spanish Bayonet in Blossom.
110. Cherokee Rose.
111. Magnolia Blossom.
112. Prickly Pear or Cactus.
113. Scrub Palmettos.
114. Live Oak Draped wth Moss.
115. Group of Palmetto Trees.
116. Pineapples, growing.

Southern and Florida Views.

St. John's River Views.--It is rather difficult to mention them singly, therefore, I can only say, that they are all excellent views, taken from interesting points. I have 12 different subjects.
117. Mrs. Mitchell' s Place, opposite Jacksonville.
118. Entrance to Hart's Orange Grove, opposite Pilatka.
119. A Tropical Scene, showing the alligator in his native home.
120. Fifteenth Amendment, or the Darkey and his Mule.
121. Canal, connecting Halifax River with Mosquito Inlet, cut out of solid coquina rock.
122. Camping in Florida.
123. Cherubs--Real nigger angels, a long way after Raphael.
124. Florida Lightning Express, or "The Cracker's Rig."
125. Mrs. H. B. Stowe's Residence, at Mandarin, with the Stowe party.
126. Mrs. H. B. Stowe's Place, without party.
127. Bathing Pod, Green Cove Springs.
128. Green Cove Springs.
129. Bonaventure at Savannah, Georgia.
130. Fountains in Park, Savannah, Georgia.

Appendix.

Fort Series.

131. Fort Marion and City Gates, showing these rare antiquities, as they appeared about 100 years ago.
132. The Old Stair-way, Fort Marion, worn away with age, leading to the ramparts where a grand view of the broad blue Ocean, and the "Ancient City " can be had.
133. "Drawbridge with Indian Sentinel," Fort Marion a very interesting view.
134. Entrance to Fort Marion, a point where the " Old Sergeant" says, " It's obliged to ye I am for the small change," i. e. its cheaper to buy a copy of Bloomfield's Historical Guide and get all the real facts.

Street Series.

135. St. George Street, showing the business portion of St. Augustine.

Objects of Interest about St. Augustine.

136. Hallway of an old Spanish House. Being a companion to Corridor view No. 48.
137. St. Augustine Yacht Club, as seen from South sea wall.

Hotels and Boarding Houses.

138. Greeno House.
139. Dining Room, Magnolia Hotel.

Private Residences.

140. Gilbert Cottage.

Scenes in Florida.

141. Blue Springs, a beautiful tropical scene, on the noble St. John's River.
142. Picking Cotton, way down in Dixie.
143. An Ocklawaha River Steamer, not quite as commodious as our European Palace Steamships, but they'll do for the purpose.
144. Cotton Plant, specimen of this king of all staples.

Photographs 8 x 10.

We also have constantly in stock a fine assortment of Cabinets, size 8 by 10, which we sell for 25 cents each, or $2.50 per dozen. They are a clear, bold photograph well worthy to be framed, or will prove a valuable addition to a Portfolio or Scrap Book. For the latter we furnish them unmounted.

Catalogue.

145. The City Gate and Fort.
146. The Lightning Express, Ajax would te-rembel at the lightning part of it.
147. A Bird's-eye view of old Fort Marion, showing this noble structure in full.
148. St. George Street. Showing Spanish portion.
149. The First Mass said in St. Augustine, 1565, from an old painting in Spanish Cathedral.
150. The Old Slave Market.
151. Interior of Fort Marion.
152. Door-way of the Fort.
153. Entrance to the Fort.
154. The Old City Gate--looking in.
155. The Old City Gate--looking out.
156. Col. Tyler' s beautiful residence.
157. Date Tree in Dr. Peck's Garden.
158. Drawbridge of Fort, with Anastasia Island and Light-house in distance.
159. St. Augustine Yacht Club, from South sea wall.
160. Water Battery and Hot Shot Furnace of old Fort.
161. The old Stair-way, Spanish Fort.
162. The New Light-House,
163. Moat and Drawbridge, old Fort.
164. The Watch Tower, old fort.
165. Ramparts of Fort, with a fine bird's-eye view of St. Augustine.
166. St. Francis Street, showing the oldest house in St. Augustine, and that old, old leaning Palm, a very fine view.
167. Treasury Street, seven feet wide, the narrowest in the city.
168. The Pyramids of Major Dade, and his 107 comrades. An interesting account of the massacre can be found in "Bloomfield's Historical Guide."
169. The Benedict Cottage.
170. Interior of the Old Spanish Cathedral.
171. Exterior of the Old Spanish Cathedral
172. The Old Spanish Convent, visitors admitted, a very interesting sight to see the good sisters at their labors.
173. The Sunnyside Cottage.
This completes our 8 by 10 assortment and now comes our extra fine

Ten by Twelve.

Photographs, price 50 cts. each or $5 for the complete assortment as follows:
174. Fort Marion, Battery and Hot shot furnace showing that portion of this splendid structure in all its rugged beauty.
175. Drawbridge of the old Spanish Fort, and moat.
176. A Bird's-eye View of the old fort from the shell road with light-house and island.
177. The Old City Gates a grand photo of this most interesting and picturesque old structure.
178, The Old City Gates and Fort in the distance, showing the ditch from which the moat was supplied with water.
179. The Old Spanish Cathedral, a bold, fine view.
180. The United States Barracks the walls of which are really the oldest in the United States, without exception, it having formerly been an old Spanish convent.
181. A Bird's-eye View of St. Augustine, with sea wall looking South, a very fine view.
182. Bay Street and sea wall looking North. Fort in the distance; this view from an artistic point is simply grand.
183. St. George Street, with its hanging balconies.
184. The Yacht Club, St. Augustine Hotel, South sea wall old Spanish Fish Market, and other interesting sights depicted as life-like as Photography can make them.

Gems of Art.

We will now call your attention to our grand assortment of Imperials, size 6 by 9, mounted on fine, tinted, gilt-beveled- edged cards, and finished in the highest art of photography, by one of the best Northern artists. These gems can only be found in our establishment, and must be seen to be appreciated. Price, 50 cts. each, or $5 per dozen.

185. Fort Marion, showing the Hot-shot furnace, Battery, Watch-tower, curves on which cannons rested, this is without doubt the finest view ever taken of the castle.
186. Fort Marion, inside view, showing the full court, chapel, subterranean dungeon, entrance and ramparts, the finest view of interior ever taken.
187. Fort Marion from the water, showing its architectural beauty in the fullest sense of the word.
188. The Ramparts of the Old Fort, with a grand view of Bay and City.
189. Full View of the Fort from Anastasia Island, showing this noble structure in detail.
190. Door-way and Coat of Arms, a most interesting view showing how the drawbridge was raised or lowered.
191. Entrance to the Old Fort.
192. The Spanish Cathedral.
193. General view of the old City Gates, the best picture ever produced of this piece of antiquity.
194. A Panel view of the old Gate-way, a fine picture.
195. St. Francis Street, with oldest house in St. Augustine and reclining Palm.
196. The Date Palm (Panel), the king of all date palms ever photographed, taken in Dr. Peck's garden, St. Augustine.
197. Treasury Street, seven feet wide.
197a. St. George Street, showing Presbyterian parsonage, Lorillard's villa, etc., etc.
198. The Plaza, Cathedral, and Monument.
199. The Plaza, as seen from balcony of St. Augustine Hotel.
200. Magnolia Hotel, on St. John's River.
201. Green Cove Springs, a magnificent view of this marvelous Spring.
202. Mandarin, a peep at Mrs. H. B. Stowe's cottage, and a grand view of two Kings of the Forest. -
203. St. David's Path, at Magnolia on the St. John's River, a delightful picture.
204. On the Ocklawaha near the great Cypress Pass.
205. An Ocklawaha River Steamer, going to shoot 'gators.
206. A Florida Lightning Express and baggage smasher.
207. A Negro Mansion "befo' de wah," an old Ancient City relict.
208. The Yacht America, an instantaneous view.
209. Florida Clouds.
210. Riverside House and reflection from the water at Green Cove Springs.

TWO GEMS! extra size Imperials, finished in the highest art of photography, nothing ever produced superior to them, price $1 each.
211. The Old Century Oak at St. Augustine, Fla., showing this King of the Forest in all his majestic grandeur, from whose noble branches hangs in profusion sprays of Spanish Moss.
212. Silver Springs, on the Ocklawaha River. We are not sufficiently versed in English to do this beautiful sheet of water justice, and we can assure you the Photograph does, as well as photography can.

This ends our collection; we cordially invite everyone to call and see these views. Many dealers may try and impress upon you that our stereoscopic views fade ; this is a falsehood and a libel to try and induce you to pay them from 25 cents, 50 cents, and even $1 a dozen more than I ask. Beware of such men, and at least satisfy yourself, and look at our views before you purchase elsewhere.

The kind public in the distance is invited to correspond with me, all letters will be cheerfully answered. We ask you to inclose (sic) stamp, as our margin does not allow us to incur that expense.

We cannot too highly recommend strangers, and those anticipating a visit to Florida and the Ancient City, to purchase a copy of Bloomfield's Illustrated Historical Guide, a little book that vividly describes all antiquities of St. Augustine, giving a summary of all the expeditions to Florida from Sebastian Cabot, and having under its covers a rich store of the traditions, customs, legends and some of the heart-rending trials of the early settlers of this old Spanish City.

Price, with maps, in paper, 25c.
" " " " cloth, 50c.
Address or call at,
MAX BLOOMFIELD'S, St. Augustine, Florida.

Note: this page was taken verbatim from pages 97-110 of Bloomfield's Illustrated Historical Guide, Embracing an Account of the Antiquities of St. Augustine, Florida (with map) to which is added A Condensed Guide of the St. John's, Ocklawaha, Halifax, and Indian Rivers. Published by Max Bloomfield in St. Augustine, Florida in 1884 carrying a copyright date of 1882.