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Paper Mill Dam Stereograph

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Title

Paper Mill Dam Stereograph

Description

A stereograph of the Paper Mill Dam. The photograph is facing upstream of the Assabet River (west), with Assabet Mills in the distance.

This dam was used to harness water power to run the mill. Water that was used in the creation of paper was taken from a brook that originates near Glenwood Cemetery. (The brook water is now piped to the river, near Elks Club, Powdermill Road)

Date

1872

Contributor

Frank W. Alto

Identifier

1999.346

Format

Stereographic card. The original image is quite faded. The digital image has been processed to increase contrast.

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

This is a stereograph designed for the Holmes/American stereoscope.

Physical Dimensions

3x7 inches

Storage

PB63