Contributed by Westport Island History Committee
Description
Lawrence Colby, Eugene Cromwell, a young boy and Charles Colby, Jr., of Westport Island, all dressed in their Sunday finest, show off some alewives.
The group was probably fishing at the Nequasset Pumping Station in Woolwich, where Charles worked. Lawrence and Charles were brothers; and Eugene was their cousin.
About This Item
- Title: Fishing at the pumping station, Woolwich, ca. 1918
- Creation Date: circa 1918
- Subject Date: circa 1918
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Locations:
- Westport Island, Lincoln County, ME
- Woolwich, Sagadahoc County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 7 cm x 11 cm
- Local Code: ColbyGreenleaf.Photo.37.circa1918
- Collection: Colby Greenleaf Collection
- Object Type: Image
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- Alewifes
- Clothing & dress--Maine--Westport Island
- Fish--Maine--Westport Island
- Fishing--Maine--Westport Island
- Westport Island (Me.)
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For more information about this item, contact:
Westport Island History Committee6 Fowles Point Road, Westport Island, ME 04578
(207) 882-8477
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