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River and steamer, Haverhill, Mass., undated

Description

The town of Bradford as seen from across the Merrimack River in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The Steamer "Merrimack" can be seen in the center of the photograph. The steamer's route went from Haverhill to Plum Island. Small boats are in the foreground, and people can be seen with their boat in the lower right corner.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rivers
boats
steamboats
river towns
distant views
black-and-white photographs
photographs

Physical Description

1 mounted photograph

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

2011

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.1290.0040.003

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

6.25 x 8.25 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Carl R. Nold, 2011

Places

Haverhill (Essex county, Massachusetts)
Merrimack River (United States) [river]

Record Details

Originator

Wilder, Edward F.

Material Type

black-and-white photographs
photographs

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Geo: Haverhill, Mass.: Modern: Mounted

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