Image Gate The New York Public Library's new database provides access to tens of thousands of amazing digitized images taken from the Research Libraries. And, according to the site, that number will grow to more than 600,000 images by the end of 2004. Wow! Many of the images are organized by collection for your browsing and searching pleasure. New York City Street Views by Alice Austen capture Manhattan street scenes and street types circa 1896, while Anna Atkins first photographically produced book uses the blueprint process to showcase incredible images of algae specimens. Don't miss the Detroit Company Postcards -- a huge collection of 768 exquisite used postcards that feature detailed accounts of personal experiences such as riding on a horse-drawn carriage and attending a bull fight. This spectacular site promises to evolve as other collections are added to the database, so check back often for new images. (in Reference)
