Late 1800s
Photography began to develop in the early 1800s and gained popularity throughout the end of the century. The images below, which were taken primarily in the late 1800s, are some of the first photographs of the nation.
Frederick Street, From Hill, Nassau, Bahamas by J.F. Coonley, 1880s-1890s, from the Caribbean Photo Archive
Country Nassau by Pinder's Photograph Studio, undated but presumed to be late 1800s from the Caribbean Photo Archive
Silk Cotton Tree, Nassau, Bahamas by J.F. Coonley, 1880-1890s, from the Caribbean Photo Archive
House of Parliament, Nassau, Bahamas by O. Pierre Havens, 1890s, from the Caribbean Photo Archive
Fisherman, Nassau by Chamberlain of Royal Palm Studio, Miami, undated but presumed to be late 1800s, from the Caribbean Photo Archive