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Interstate 95 Thames River bridges and approaches, New London to Groton

MakerTopggraphy by James W. Sewell Company American, founded 1880

ProducerProduced by Connecticut State Highway Department American, 1895 - 1969

Date1964

MediumBlueprints; cyanotype on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 35 x 68 3/4in. (88.9 x 174.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 36 1/2 x 70 3/4in. (92.7 x 179.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

DescriptionMap of portions of Groton and New London, Connecticut, the Thames River, and New London Harbor. Streets and buildings are shown with names and natures of businesses and commercial structures. The United States Coast Guard Academy and the Winthrop Urban Renewal Area are identified. The locations of "historic sites" (Greek revival house) are indicated. Elevation is indicated by contour intervals. Existing Gold Star Memorial Bridge and railroad bridge are shown. Preliminary desgins for new highway bridge and entrance and exit ramps are superimposed on map.

Object number1965.97.0

MarkingsOn recto, lower right, stamped in black ink, "SKETCH PLAN"; stamped in red ink, "FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY / NOT A DESIGN"InscribedOn recto, lower right, in cyanotype, "INTERSTATE 95 / THAMES RIVER BRIDGES & APPROACHES / PHOTOGRAMMETRY / NEW LONDON TO GROTON SHEET 1 OF 1"

Lower left, in cyanotype, "SCALE 1:2,400 / 100-FOOT GRID BASED ON CONNECTICUT RECTANGULAR COORDINATE SYSTEM / CONTOUR INTERVAL FIVE FEET / DATUM IS MEAN SEA LEVEL."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, "1965.97.0"NotesCartographic Note: 1: 2,400

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