Merrimack Square, bridge, and Bridgeport Blacksmith, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5168-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1900

GUSN

GUSN-394729

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Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s
Negatives
Streetscapes
Merrimack Square, bridge, and Bridgeport Blacksmith, Groveland, Massachusetts, 5168-A
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Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s
- Negatives
  - Streetscapes

Description

The image shows Merrimack Square with a bridge extending into the distance in Groveland, Massachusetts. On the right, there is a two-story building identified as the Bridgeport Blacksmith. Dirt streets and telegraph poles are visible along both sides, and a horse-drawn vehicle can be seen in the vicinity.

Details

Descriptive Terms

squares (open spaces)
bridges (built works)
smithies
horse-drawn vehicles
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027477
A-Series negative 5168-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC052

Collection Name

Louis Woodbury photographic collection, c. 1890s-1900s

Date of Acquisition

1920-05

Reference Code

PC052.01.070.5168-A

Places

Groveland (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Woodbury, Louis Augustus, Dr., 1844-1916 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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