A view of steam shovels and men standing on timber frames during construction of the Cape Cod Canal.

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Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection
Photographic materials
Photographs: General (9 of 12)
A view of steam shovels and men standing on timber frames during construction of the Cape Cod Canal.
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Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection
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Description

One black & white, mounted photograph of a view of steam shovels and men standing on timber frames during construction of the Cape Cod Canal.

Details

Descriptive Terms

steam shovels
workers
framing (processes)
timbers (wood by form)

Physical Description

1 black & white photograph, 8" x 10"

Collection Code

MS028

Collection Name

Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

Date of Acquisition

2013

Reference Code

MS028.04.014.010

Date Notes

1880's

Places

Cape Cod Canal (Massachusetts) [canal]

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