View of Compensating Reservoir, Barkhamsted or New Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1932
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 3/8in. (19.1 x 23.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Horace B. Clark
DescriptionA rocky ledge and pine trees are in the foreground. A large body of water with one small island visible in it is in the background. Dense forests cover the surrounding hills.
Object number1950.11.5
InscribedOn verso, in pencil, "probably / compensation / reservoir Barkhamsted" "7-31-32" left margin, "X.1998.331.0;" lower left, "1950.11.5;" lower right "Gift of Horace B. Clark"NotesSubject Note: The Compensating Reservoir, later known as Lake McDonough, is located south of the Barkhamsted Reservoir in Barkhamsted and New Hartford. It was originally created by the Metropolitan District Commission to ensure the riparian rights of mill owners. (Finlay 8/25/2011)On View
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