Ruins of Patten's Hollow Mill, struck by lightning, Amesbury, Massachusetts, GN-2027b

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1883-07-05

GUSN

GUSN-377468

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
Negatives
Negative numbers GN2001-GN2089
Ruins of Patten's Hollow Mill, struck by lightning, Amesbury, Massachusetts, GN-2027b
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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
- Negatives
  - Negative numbers GN2001-GN2089

Description

The image shows the ruins of Patten's Hollow Mill in Amesbury, Massachusetts, which were struck by lightning. The remaining structure features tall, windowless brick walls and a smokestack, indicating extensive damage. In the foreground, there is a small wooden building and several people standing near a fence.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mills (buildings)
ruins
exterior views
ponds (water)
fences
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005478
Noyes negative GN-2027b

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

Reference Code

PC038.01.015.GN-2027b

Places

Amesbury (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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