Suffield and Thompsonville Bridge Construction
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
PhotographerProbably photographed by
Nathan Page Palmer
American, 1843 - 1918
DateProbably 1892
MediumPhotography; photographic emulsion on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 3/4 x 8in. (12.1 x 20.3cm)
Plate (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
DescriptionMen stand on an iron truss bridge and on the steep bank of the river. Temporary wooden supports are beneath the bridge; trusses and supports are reflected in the water.
Object number2011.239.28
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)
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