Image from a published source. aerial picture of Huanchaco on the river Chimana in Peru. The landscape is relatively flat and arid. It is noted the town is abandoned for surf. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. aerial picture of Coisco Bay in Peru. The landscape is mountainous and arid. The small town spreads out around the port. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. aerial picture of the Port of Mollendo in Peru. It is noted that the railroad system goes to Arequipe and Bolivia. The town is built onto the bluff near the sea and the land spreading out from the port is hilly and bare. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. Image of Callao Harbor in Peru. It is noted the image shows French mole and a new breakwater. Ships wait in the bay while others are moored to the docks. A small city spans out away from the harbor with italianate impaired architecture. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. aerial picture of Paramonga, Peru, near Supe Harbor. The image is of a super estate with warehouse buildings and commercial goods loading areas. The land around the estate is relatively flat and bare. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. aerial picture of Supe Harbor in Peru. It is noted there is no shelter and the ships use canchas for coaling. The landscape around the port is hilly and sparse. Ships can be seen waiting in the bay and cargo is stacked on land. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. A peasant's home in Central Chile. A man is riding a horse next to a straw thatch house. Chickens and a dog can be seen in the barnyard. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. Landscape of large trees in the Adelaide Archipelago in Patagonia, Spain. Foliage grows at the base of the trees but two tall pines trees and another large trees are the prominent focal points of the picture. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. Landscape of dense foliage and chiloe trees. The trees create a tropical appearance and ground foliage is dense around the trees. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. Landscape of a desert or steppe area in Central Chile. Cacti and small scrub brushes grow on the arid landscape. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. Landscape of Coihue and Beechwood trees in Southern Chile. An exposed river bed can be seen in the foreground and dense ground cover grows on the banks. Mountains can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. An example of the Coihue tree near Chilean in the Andes of Chile. There is a lot of dense ground foliage surrounding the large tree. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. Rainfall measurement and topography map of South Chile. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. Landscape of a densely wooded area in South Chile. It is noted that this is a varied mixed woods near volcano Lima. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. Landscape of a log cabin sitting next to a lake with pine trees in the background. A mountain can be seen behind the pine trees and the land around the lake is dense with foliage. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. Tillage and vegetation map. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. Landscape of pine trees in the Araucaria of Nahuelvuta in South Chile. The pine grove is dense and has a lot of undergrowth. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Image from a published source. Landscape scene on cows grazing in a pasture that is a natural opening in the woods. The landscape is hilly and sparse with mountains in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Mountainscape of Iglesia Pass at Juncal, Chile in the Andes mountain range. The dirt path is covered in snow and zigzags across the landscape. The mountains are covered in snow and the landscape is very rocky with little foliage.
Mountainscape of Iglesia Pass of the Andes mountain range in Chile. The landscape is rocky and covered with dense foliage. A single dirt path cuts through the landscape and power lines stretch from one hill to another.
The Creole community of Santa Rosa de los Andes, Chile. Simple vernacular houses line the side of the street and willow trees create a tunnel outside of the houses.
Image from a published source. The woods near Bader von Chillian in Southern Chile. It is noted that the picture was taken during the summer. Dense trees cover the landscape and a man walks through the foliage. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Creole community in Los Andes, Chile. The vernacular style houses are simple and efficient. One house has a saltbox style roof while the others have gabled roofs. A team of oxen pulling a wooden wagon stand outside of the houses. A man and children stand outside of the houses.
Landscape showing how the wind has affected the trees growing around the store "Las Vegas" in Chile. The tree's are bent over from the W.N.W wind. A man stands next to one of the trees showing it's height. An iron fence separates the store from the train tracks and dirt pathway.
Store front and Gran Hotel in San Bernardo, Chile. The store named, "Almacen St. Ana," is built into the corner part of the hotel and people can be seen standing in the doorway. Small trees grow along the roadway and a trolley track can be seen in the middle of the street. It is noted that this style of architecture is Creole.
Garden wall and gate in San Bernardo, Chile. It is noted that this is part of the Creole community and that winter sunshine is hitting the wall. The wall and gate are approximately 2 feet thick and have a clay tile mini roof. Behind the wall dense foliage is taller than the wall and gate.
Earthen tapia (garden wall) that is built up next to eucalyptus trees in San Bernardo, Chile. Farming houses can be seen in the background along with a windmill and a church steeple. The Andes mountain range can be seen in the background.
Straw hut of Creole Roto in San Bernardo, Chile. A vegetable garden is planted outside of the hut and a barbed wire fence separates the yard from the street. Foliage has grown up around the house.
Vernacular town houses of the Creole community in San Bernardo, Chile. The houses are minimalistic and have iron bars over the windows. Pedestrians walk on the sidewalk outside of the corner house. Trees grow along the dirt streets and offer shade on the sidewalk.
A woman walks outside of hotel on the patio in San Fernando, Chile. A trough of corn sits in front of the hotel and foliage grows up around the walkway. The hotel needs repairs because some of the windows are broken in and in other places there is no glass at all.
A two story German boarding house in Temuco, Chile. The building is a vernacular style with wooden siding. A wooden fence blocks off the rest of the property and the street in front of the house is muddy. The words "Pension Alemana Camas para Pasajeros" is written on the side of the building.
Small row houses in Temuco, Chile. One and two story houses with a center hall floor plan that have wooden siding. It is noted that this style of house is typical in this area and is not Creole.
Vernacular style house with a wooden fence surrounding the property in Valdiva, Chile. It is noted this is the house of a Chilean laborer. It is a one story hall and parlor style house.
German style one, one and a half, and two story houses in Puerto Montt, Chile. The houses have wooden siding and two have metal roofs. It is noted that this is a typical house type for this area. A dirt street can be seen in front of the houses.
Three different landscape scenes of Huasco Valley, Chile. All are very mountainous and dense with foliage. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Landscape of mountains and houses in Tijuca, Brazil. A woman walks along a sidewalk covered in foliage. Two small houses sit behind a stone wall. Palm trees grow in the backyard and mountains can be seen in the background.
House in Tijuca, a municipal area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The house is built into a hill and stairs lead up from the street to the front door. It has a clay tile room and vernacular style details. Mountains can be seen in the background. It is noted that this was a massive work
Shop fronts on the side of a street in Brazil. A ceramics store, a butcher shop and a hardware shop all share the same store front. Sliding metal doors come down to close the shop and are lifted when the shop is open.
Composite order style municipal theatre in Brazil. Cars can be seen on the street outside of the theatre and people walk outside of the building. Pillars and Roman arches decorate the building.
Landscape scene looking down on Santa Thereza from Mo do Curvello at the bay and Sugarloaf Mountain in Brazil. Italianate style architecture can be seen at the base of the mountain and the town is densely built up. Mountains can be seen rising out of the bay in the background.
Streetscape of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Two or three story Italianate style buildings line the street and palm trees grow on the sidewalk. Corcovado mountain in the background.
Streetscape of a cobblestone street and Italianate style houses lining the street. A man and a boy walk down the sidewalk past the houses. Mountains can be seen in the background.
Streetscape of a cobblestone street and an Italianate style house on the right in Santa Thereza, Brazil. A man carrying a package on his head walks up the sidewalk past the house. Santa Thereza can be seen in the background, built into the landscape of the mountains.
Streetscape of Italianate architecture and palm trees lining the cobblestone street in Santa Thereza, Brazil. A man stands next to a lamp post on the sidewalk.
Landscape scene looking down on Santa Thereza from Mo do Curvello at the bay and Sugarloaf Mountain in Brazil. Italianate style architecture can be seen at the base of the mountain and the town is densely built up. Mountains can be seen rising out of the bay in the background.
Landscape of Santa Thereza, Brazil looking out towards Pao do Assucar. Italianate style architecture can be seen leading down to the bay. The house in the foreground is decorated with frieze scrolls and dentils. This area appears to be an upper class neighborhood.
Streetscape of cobblestone street in Santa Thereza, Brazil. Trees and Italianate style houses line the street. It is noted that the picture was taken looking at the South end of Rua Marinho. The neighborhood appears to be an upper class neighborhood.
Streetscape of steep stone street in Santa Thereza, Brazil. Power lines and palm trees line the street and houses are built into the hillside. The city can be seen in the background and it is noted that the picture was taken looking down Laderia.
Men loading large blocks of stone onto a wooden sled in Santa Thereza, Brazil. A large pile of stones can be seen on the roadway. Italianate style houses can be seen at the end of the street.
Streetscape of Porto Alegre, Brazil. Italianate style houses line the cobblestone street and the river Parahyba can be seen in the background. A man walks on the steep sidewalk.
Landscape of the Rio Grande do Sul near San Antonio, Brazil. The terrain is rocky and dense with trees and undergrowth. Trap boulders sit on top of the hill. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Mountainscape of hillside settlement at Ipanema Beach, Brazil. The houses and other buildings are mostly Italianate inspired architecture set into the mountainside. Dense foliage grows up around the houses. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
The town of Morro do Curvello, Brazil. The Italianate style houses are build into the mountains and the terrain is quite hilly. Dense foliage grows around the houses and mountains can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Looking out over Morro San Antonio, Brazil. The terrain is mountainous and the town is densely built up at the base of the mountain. The bay can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Mountainscape of Corcovado, Brazil from the bay. Very mountainous terrain with the tallest peak being the focal point of the picture. The foliage on the mountain range is dense. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Mountainscape of Morro do Castello, Brazil. Looking over the town sitting in the valley of the mountains surrounding it. Mostly high style Italianate inspired architecture and looking at the back of the Avenida Rio Branco building to the right. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
It is noted this picture was taken looking down from the Castello. A man and a boy are walking up the stone walkway in the foreground, and small Italianate inspired houses and buildings can be seen in the background. Mountains rise up behind the town.
Landscape looking over Corcovado, Brazil. Italianate inspired houses and buildings dot the landscape while mountain rise in the background. The landscape is rocky and sparse with foliage. Children play in the courtyard in the foreground. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Working class house in Villa Americana, Brazil. A modest, one and half story house with a clay tile roof sits in the middle of a farm yard surrounded by fences. Patchwork quilts and linens hang on the clothesline outside of the house.
Alcatraz Island within Serra do Mar, Brazil. The mountain rises out of the bay and looks similar to Sugarloaf Mountain of Rio de Janeiro. Very rocky with little foliage. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
The Amazon at 10 degrees South and 68 degrees West in Brazil. The forest is very dense with trees and undergrowth. To the left, the bank has been cut and cleared. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Tropical forest of Serra de Mar in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The foliage is very dense with vines, trees and undergrowth. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Man sitting in a wooden buggy pulled by a horse. It is noted that this man is the rebel founder, Pyles. He is wearing a bowler hat, a long jacket and dress shoes. The landscape is grassy with few palm trees.
Oscar Pyle with his wife and son at their house in Brazil. The house is a simple one story structure with wooden doors and window covers. They are dressed in simple clothing and appear to be a working class family. Mr. Pyle wears a suit, dress shoes and a hat, while his wife wears a basic dress and his son is wearing trousers and no shoes.
Oscar Pyle's son having his picture taken next to a large concrete foundation. He is wearing simple clothes and no shoes. A farming plot can be seen in the background.
Colonial America style inspired house of Charles Hall. Simple, one story vernacular house with wooden doors and window covers with a tile roof. The landscape is rocky and sparse, suggesting the house sits in the middle of a farming area. Most likely a working class house.
Colonial America brick style inspired house of W.M. Pyles in Brazil. A second story porch can be seen on the back of the house and decorative elements like segmental arch detailing above the windows and decorative spandrel elements hanging from the porch and the soffit of the roof can be seen across the facade of the house. A wooden fence surrounds the property and dense foliage grows in the back yard.
Vernacular one story houses with clay tile roofs in the province of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A wooden and wire fence surrounds the houses and keeps a donkey in the yard in front of the house. Most likely a working class house. Mountains rise in the background.
Streetscape in downtown Sao Paulo, Brazil. One and two story Italianate inspired buildings line cobble stone street. Pedestrians can be seen walking on either side of the street and power lines cross overhead from one building to another.
Landscape of a Polish settlement in Unido de Victoria, Brazil. The vernacular wooden house is one and half stories and stands beside two outbuildings for the farm. The landscape is rough and covered in foliage.
Streetscape of Polish houses in Unido de Victoria, Brazil. Small, one and a half story wooden houses line the street and people walk around outside of the houses. Gable details are on many of the houses but they are mostly undecorated. Electric lines cross over the street going to the houses.
