Solitude - Historical Photograph Collection

Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) holds a historical photograph collection with more than 60,000 images, a portion of which have been digitized. Digitized photographs of Solitude in particular include the record of the building and its many changes and uses over time, additions and renovations, and the Duck Pond and nearby campus areas. A collection of images relating to artifacts (collected by Earl Palmer) that have been housed in Solitude are featured in the next part of the online exhibit.

The original online exhibit included a small selection of images relating to Solitude from the Historical Photograph Collection. We have expanded that here to include all digitized images of Solitude in that collection. They are organized into multiple sets of images for browsing: exterior images of Solitude and the surrounding area (in particular the Duck Pond), the outbuildings, interior images of the house itself, and aerial views and plans.

Exterior, view of Solitude front porch

Exterior, Solitude front porch

Exterior, front doors

Exterior, detail of main entrance

Exterior, view of the front porch and side of the building

Exterior, front porch

Exterior, view of the front porch with fence

Exterior, view of the front porch in spring

Exterior, view of a shutter-trimmed window

Exterior, side entrance to Solitude with porch and landscaping

Exterior, view of Solitude side entrance

Exterior, view of side porch in winter

Exterior, view of the back side of Solitude (exterior door)

Exterior, view of Solitude with trees

Exterior, Solitude with trees

Exterior, Clothesline with clothes hanging outside Solitude

Exterior, view of Solitude, taken from across the Duck Pond

Exterior, view of the Duck Pond and trees on Solitude grounds

Exterior, Solitude and reflection of house in the Duck Pond

Scanned photograph of Solitude

Exterior, Solitude in winter

Exterior, view of Solitude from across the Duck Pond in autumn

Exterior, view of Solitude taken through trees and undergrowth near the Duck Pond

Exterior, Solitude from across the Duck Pond

Exterior, view of Solitude from the Duck Pond

Exterior, view of Solitude and outbuiding at sunset

Exterior, Reflection of Solitude entryway in the Duck Pond

Exterior, view of Solitude and outbuilding

Exterior, Solitude with clothes line and tree

Exterior, view of Solitude from across the Duck Pond

Exterior, tree in blossom in front of Solitude

Exterior, view of Solitude with six trees growing in front of house

Exterior, springtime at the Duck Pond

Exterior, facade of building (front porch)

Exterior, close up of exterior wall and an opening in wall at Solitude

Exterior, wall and opening in wall

Exterior, detail of a summer beam resting on a stump

Exterior, concrete surface with fissures at Solitude

Exterior, support structure during renovation of Solitude

Exterior views of Solitude and the surrounding area (especially the Duck Pond). Some images may be the same image in black and white or color. Duplicate images have been have been group together.

Exterior, Solitude outbuilding from the south

Exterior, Solitude outbuilding and Duck Pond in the snow

Exterior, Solitude outbuilding from the southwest

Exterior, Solitude and outbuilding

Exterior, Solitude outbuilding with Duck Pond in the background

Exterior, Outbuilding and bike rack in snow at Solitude

Exterior, view of an outbuilding on Solitude grounds in winter

Exterior, view of Solitude and outbuilding

Outbuildings of Solitude. Some images may be the same image in black and white or color. Duplicate images have been have been group together.

Interior, walled-off fireplace

Interior, detail, walled-off fireplace and mantel

Interior, mantel and walled-off fireplace

Interior, boarded up fire place

Interior of the entryway (double doors)

Interior, entryway (double doors)

Interior, view of Solitude entrance

Interior, staircase in the entryway

Interior, Staircase, spinning wheel, and baulastrade, taken from Solitude entryway

Interior, staircase, spinning wheel, and baulastrade, taken from Solitude entryway

Interior, curve of staircase and balustrade in Solitude entryway, taken from the second floor

Interior, curve of staircase and balustrade in Solitude entryway (taken from the second floor)

Interior, kitchen in Solitude

Interior, exposed walls and floor

Interior, wood stove, support posts, and a table in a work area at Solitude

Interior, beams, supports, and storage area

Interior, lavatory, mirror, and damaged ceiling in a bathroom at Solitude

Interior, radiator, flourescent lights, and exposed wall during renovation of Solitude

Interior, exposed wall lathing and floor at Solitude

Interior, damage of floor inside entry at Solitude

Interior, view through a window from inside of Solitude

Interior, detail, original floor in the parlor

Interior, support structure at Solitude during renovation work

Interior, workman inside building at Solitude

Interior, walls of a room at Solitude during renovation

Interior, view of log house at Solitude

Interior, workman measuring beams of building at Solitude

Interior images of Solitude. Some images may be the same image in black and white or color. Duplicate images have been have been group together.

Aerial view of Solitude with campers (housing)

Solitude proposed renovation plan, first floor, preliminary sketch

Exterior, Solitude outbuilding, west elevation

Aerial views and plans