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Stereoscopic views of the Mill River (Mass.) Flood, May, 1874

Title
Stereoscopic views of the Mill River (Mass.) Flood, May, 1874 [graphic].
Publication
May, 1874.

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Additional Authors
  • Ireland, George H.
  • Moore, F. J.
  • Moulton, J. C.
  • Pollock, Charles.
  • Seaver, C., Jr.
  • A. E. and A. J. Alden (Firm), photographers.
  • Geo. H. Ireland & Co. pht
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 46 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x176mm.
  • 5 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views of the devastation of the Mill valley flood, caused by the failure of the Williamsburg reservoir dam: views of the reservoir showing the break; views of Williamsburg including ruined homes, H.L. James Woolen factory, Main St., Mill St.; Collins Graves in the milk wagon he drove to warn villagers downstream; Haydenville; Hayden, Gere & Co.'s Brass works, Cotton mill dam, main street, general view showing debris, Hayden's cotton factory, showing the site of two iron bridges swept away; Leeds: houses moved from their foundations, site of G.P. Warren's button factory, only a smoke stack remaining, Critchlow's Button factory, Main St. showing collapsed houses, Nonotuck Silk Mill, site of the iron bridge, general views, Quigley's meadow; wreck of the Hospital Bridge lodge under South St. Bridge, Northampton; Skinnersville: Wm. Skinner's home, showing damage, Main St. showing toppled houses, debris, "view of all remaining buildings," including some that are toppled; piano atop logs, a ruined stone bridge, debris.
Alternative Title
  • American views. People's series.
  • American views. Popular series.
  • Alden's stereoscopic views of the ruins of the great Mill River flood, Hampshire Co., Mass., May 16, 1874. 42, 45.
  • Mill River flood, Hampshire county, Mass., May 16, 1874.
  • Mill river valley. 2, 7-9, 12, 16, 19, 24.
  • Views of Hampshire: Flood! Williamsburg, Mass. 1-21.
  • Views of the Mill River disaster. 17.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by George H. Ireland, F. J. Moore and other photographers and publishers.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F216
OCLC
NYPG90-F216
Title
Stereoscopic views of the Mill River (Mass.) Flood, May, 1874 [graphic].
Imprint
May, 1874.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Added Author
Ireland, George H. Photographer
Moore, F. J. Photographer
Moulton, J. C. Photographer
Pollock, Charles. Publisher
Seaver, C., Jr. Photographer
A. E. and A. J. Alden (Firm), photographers.
Geo. H. Ireland & Co. Photographer
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American views. People's series.
American views. Popular series.
Alden's stereoscopic views of the ruins of the great Mill River flood, Hampshire Co., Mass., May 16, 1874. 42, 45.
Mill River flood, Hampshire county, Mass., May 16, 1874.
Mill river valley. 2, 7-9, 12, 16, 19, 24.
Views of Hampshire: Flood! Williamsburg, Mass. 1-21.
Views of the Mill River disaster. 17.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F216
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