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Thompson Common

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View across the town's commons bordered with trees and stately town buildings. Caption reads, "The Common, Thompson, Conn. Looking South."

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A6)00455

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011JI4
Legacy ID
WHi 71813

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Villiage Post Office

View down dirt road toward a small horse-drawn carriage and surrounding town buildings, including the post office and a church with a steeple. Caption reads, "The Village Post Office, Thompson, Conn."

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Powhatan and Putnam Mills

Powhatan and Putnam Mills

View across Quinebaug river of Powhatan and Putnam textile manufacturing mills. Caption reads: "Powhatan and Putnam Mfg. Mills, Putnam, Conn."

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Town Road

Town Road

Elevated view of town's central dirt road from the railroad trestle looking north toward large wooden buildings and two churches. Caption reads, "View from the R.R. Trestle, looking north. East Ham...

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Nightingale Mills

Nightingale Mills

View of Nightingale textile mill and stone dam across river Quinebaug. Caption reads: "The Nightingale Mills, Putnam, Conn."

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The Village Street

The Village Street

View down a tree-lined street. A man in a horse-drawn carriage is further down the street.

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Willimantic River

Willimantic River

Elevated view of the Willimantic River from a foot bridge with waterfront buildings in the distance. Caption reads: "View from Foot Bridge, Willimantic Conn."

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