1909-1914
GUSN-289004
A black and white view of steam cranes working on the construction of the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows cranes on either side of a horizontal wooden scaffolding embedded in the ground. Workmen can be seen standing on the scaffolding.
canals
excavation (process)
cranes (equipment)
workers
photographs
1 black and white photograph; 10 x 8 inches
MS028
Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection
MS028.04.006.002
Cape Cod Canal (Massachusetts) [canal]
photographs
Item
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