Views of Bridges and Dams in Norwich and Vicinity
PhotographerPhotographed by
Elisha Ayer
(American, active 1879 - 1889)
PhotographerPhotographed by
William H. Jennings
(American)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Laighton Brothers
MakerMade by
E. A. Spafard
(American, active 1871 - 1877)
PhotographerPhotographed by
E. Z. Webster
(American, 1832 - before 1887)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Joseph Weekes
(American, born 1829)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1870-1900
MediumPhotography; albumen prints on paper on cardboard mounts
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 x 6 3/16in. (10.2 x 15.7cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 4 x 6 3/16in. (10.2 x 15.7cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 4 x 6 3/16in. (10.2 x 15.7cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2012.536.350-.362
DescriptionBridges include the iron truss Laurel Hill Bridge and the Laurel Hill covered bridge in downtown Norwich, an iron railroad bridge, an arched stone bridge identified as the bridge at Bishop's Mills, and two additional small bridges over the Yantic River, one identified as a "Rustic Bridge." One photograph depicts a railroad accident with a locomotive off the tracks. A series of photographs documents the construction of a dam in 1896, possibly the Wauregan Reservoir in Killingly.
Part of the John S. Craig Collection.
NotesSubject Note: Though most photographs were taken by Norwich photographs, some appear to be of scenes elsewhere in New London County. Some may also depict sites in Windham County.Part of the John S. Craig Collection.
Status
Not on view
