Dam at end of Quabbin Lake, Greenwich, Massachusetts, 27184-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373320

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Greenwich, Mass.
Dam at end of Quabbin Lake, Greenwich, Massachusetts, 27184-A
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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Greenwich, Mass.

Description

The image depicts a small dam at the end of Quabbin Lake in Greenwich, Massachusetts. The dam is constructed from rocks, and water can be seen cascading over it. In the background, there is a body of water surrounded by dense trees and foliage.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dams
lakes (bodies of water)
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001661
A-Series negative 27184-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.005.27184-A

Places

Greenwich (Worcester county, Massachusetts) [deserted settlement]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Nature photography

Description Level

Item

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