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THE WEST BRANCH OF BELLOWS FALLS,Rockingham Town, Windham Co,VT ,1872 Antique Wood Engraving
THE WEST BRANCH OF BELLOWS FALLS,Rockingham Town, Windham Co,VT ,1872 Antique Wood Engraving Historical Collectible Art Print
Bellows Falls , industrial village of Rockingham town, Windham co., SE Vt., on terraces above the Connecticut R. (2 bridges), and 20 mi/32 km N of Brattleboro; 43°08'N 72°27'W. Makes paper (industry begun 1802), wood prods., furniture, and precision instruments; ships dairy prods. Navigation canal and lock, said to have been begun (1792) in U.S., was completed 1802 around 50-ft/15-m falls (once called “Great Falls”) here; used for some time after arrival of RR (1849; 1st in Vt.) and rebuilt (1926-1928) as part of hydroelectric power development. The 1st bridge over Connecticut R. was built here (1785).
Engraving on the back is of Mount Ascutney
| PUBLISHED DATE |
1872 |
| PAGE SIZE: approx |
9 1/2 INCHES x 8 INCHES |
| IMAGE SIZE: approx |
8 1/2 X 6 1/2 INCHES |
| CONDITION |
ENGRAVING with cropped text and engraving on the back. Excellent condition.
Heavier paper. Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with
beautiful depth and detail.This beautiful rare item would look great matted
and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames
for old art treasures. |
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