Contributed by Skowhegan History House
- MMN #9042
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Description
Picture probably taken about 1890. Wires were undoubtedly used in transmitting current from station then on Mill Street (south side of river), near south channel bridge, to north side, for light and power purposes.
~Roland T. Patten, Custodian of Historical Views, 1929"
About This Item
- Title: Railroad Bridge, Skowhegan, ca. 1890
- Creation Date: circa 1890
- Subject Date: circa 1890
- Location: Skowhegan, Somerset County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 13.5 cm x 21 cm
- Local Code: 45.124.3
- Collection: Henry A. Wyman Collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Rivers--Maine
- Kennebec River (N.H. and Me.)
- Railroad bridges--Maine--Skowhegan
- Rivers--New Hampshire
People
Other Keywords
- Bridge
- electricity
- F. S. Conant
- Kennebec River
- light
- Mill Street
- North Channel Bridge
- power
- Railroad
- River
- South Channel Bridge
- steeple
- Wires
For more information about this item, contact:
Skowhegan History House66 Elm Street, PO Box 832, Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-6632
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