A view of a float created for the 50th anniversary of the Cape Cod Canal

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1964-08-03

GUSN

GUSN-290283

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Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection
Photographic materials
Photographs: General (4 of 12)
A view of a float created for the 50th anniversary of the Cape Cod Canal
(current record)

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Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection
- Photographic materials
  - Photographs: General (4 of 12)
    - A view of a float created for the 50th anniversary of the Cape Cod Canal (current record)
    - Two seagulls perch on a pier along the Cape Cod Canal
    - A view of a boat in a Cape Cod resident's backyard
    - A crane constructs the Dutch windmill on the banks of the Cape Cod Canal
    - A view of the site for the Cape Cod Power Plant
    - A view of Main Street on Buzzard's Bay

Description

A black and white view of a decorative fish float at the parade for the 50th anniversary of the Cape Cod Canal. The side of the fish float is inscribed with a label that reads, "Caught in the Cape Cod Canal." The image also shows the Bourne Bridge in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canals
floats (vehicles)
parades
anniversaries
bridges (built works)
photographs

Physical Description

1 black and white photograph; 8 x 5.5 inches

Collection Code

MS028

Collection Name

Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

MS028.04.009.002

Places

Cape Cod Canal (Massachusetts) [canal]
Bourne (Barnstable county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

United Press International Photo

Material Type

photographs

Description Level

Item

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