Elizabeth Van Lew, ca. 1865

Interior of Van Lew Mansion, showing passage in which she hid Unionists and escaped prisoners during the Civil War. Photo by Heustis Cook, ca. 1890.

Interior of Van Lew Mansion, showing the inside of the "secret room" where Unionists and escaped prisoners were hidden. Photo by Heustis Cook, ca. 1890.

Van Lew Mansion, south portico, ca 1890. Elizabeth Van Lew is seated at left.

Van Lew Mansion, from the south, ca. 1890. Elizabeth Van Lew stands at right.

Van Lew Mansion, profile from the west, ca. 1890. Photo by Heustis Cook.

Detroit Publishing Co., Van Lew Mansion, ca. 1900-1910 (LC-D4-500382)

Detroit Publishing Co., Van Lew Mansion, ca. 1900-1910 (LC-D4-33908)