Contributed by Winslow Historical Preservation Committee
Description
Construction of the canal for the Hollingsworth & Whitney lumber company, off from the Kennebec River, in order to transport logs to the mill yard for storage. Mill construction began in 1892. The homes up above are along Benton Avenue.
About This Item
- Title: Digging Hollingsworth & Whitney Company canal, Winslow, ca. 1906
- Creation Date: circa 1906
- Subject Date: circa 1906
- Location: Winslow, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 20.2 cm x 30.5 cm
- Local Code: 00028
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Canal construction--Maine--Winslow
- Logs--Transportation
- Lumber industry--Maine--Winslow
- Horse teams--Maine--Winslow
- Laborers--Maine--Winslow
- Construction workers--Maine--Winslow
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Winslow Historical Preservation CommitteeWinslow Public Library, 136 Halifax Street, Winslow, ME 04901
(207) 872-1978
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