Tollhouse, Suffield and Thompsonville Bridge
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
PhotographerProbably photographed by
Nathan Page Palmer
(American, 1843 - 1918)
DateProbably 1893
MediumPhotography; photographic emulsion on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 x 8in. (12.7 x 20.3cm)
Plate (height x width): 5 x 8in. (12.7 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2011.239.29
DescriptionAn iron truss bridge supported on stone piers is reflected in the water of the Connecticut River. A small frame tollhouse is on the embankment at the right. A utility pole is nearby.
NotesConstituent Note: Connecticut Photographers lists only one photographer, Nathan P. Palmer, as active in Thompsonville in the late 19th century. There is no evidence to positively link these photographs to Palmer, though it is possible that he could have taken them. They appear to be the work of a professional photographer based in Thompsonville. (Finlay 8/18/2011)Subject Note: The Suffield and Thompsonville Bridge across the Connecticut River was begun in August 1892 and completed in January 1893. The contractor was the Berlin Iron Bridge Company of Berlin, CT. (Finlay 1/7/2011)
Status
Not on view
