Theft Notices & Recoveries
Theft Notices - Photographs

Lewis Hine

On June 10, 1998, between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.,120 rare and collectible black and white photographs were stolen from a 1998 green Dodge Caravan parked at the West Loop Hampton Inn in Houston, Texas. These pieces were all owned by the Halstead Gallery, located in Birmingham, Michigan. The following photographs by Lewis Hine were among those stolen.

Photograph of "Climbing into America, Ellis Island, New York"
 "Climbing Into America, Ellis Island, New York"
Lewis Hine, 1905
11" x 14"
The photograph "Powerhouse Mechanic"
 "Powerhouse Mechanic"
Lewis Hine, 1925
4" x 5"
The photograph "Man on Hoisting Ball, Empire State Building, New York"
 "Man on Hoisting Ball, Empire State Building, New York"
Lewis Hine, 1931
5" x 7"

If you have any information regarding this theft, please contact your local FBI Office.