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Early Photographs of Townsend Late 1800’s

Early Photographs of Townsend Late 1800’s. Top row L to R Harbor Church Harbor Depot Lamplighter. Second Row – L to R Flour Feed, Hay and Grain Co. Cranberry Bog “As you Like It Club”. Third Row – L to R Grist Mill General Store Spaulding Leatherboard Factory. Townsend Harbor.

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Early Photographs of Townsend Late 1800’s

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  1. Early Photographs of TownsendLate 1800’s Top row L to R • Harbor Church • Harbor Depot • Lamplighter Second Row – L to R • Flour Feed, Hay and Grain Co. • Cranberry Bog • “As you Like It Club” Third Row – L to R • Grist Mill • General Store • Spaulding Leatherboard Factory

  2. Townsend Harbor • General Store and Post Office Late 1890’s • What items do you see in the photograph?

  3. Townsend Harbor • Grist Mill Late 1890’s

  4. Townsend Harbor • General Store Late 1890’s

  5. Townsend Harbor • The Townsend Harbor Bridge • What materials were used to construct the bridge? • What type of transportation method is seen in the photograph?

  6. Townsend Harbor Today • The Reed Homestead The home of Oliver & Letty Reed • What would life be like in this house?

  7. The Reed Homestead

  8. The Reed Homstead

  9. The Reed Homestead • Do you see an important addition to Townsend Harbor that would indicate a response to change?

  10. Townsend Harbor Cooperage Built circa 1760 What is a cooperage? Do you think something important happened in this building? What do you think it is used for today? What evidence does the picture provide?

  11. Different views of the CooperageWhat do you notice about the landscape?

  12. The Grist Mill • Built circa 1840 • What is a Grist Mill? • What evidence does the photograph provide that indicates change over time? • What was this structure used for? • Does the landscape provide any clues?

  13. Views of the Townsend Harbor Landscape • Squannacook River • How important was this river to the community? • What does the physical landscape tell us? • How do people adapt to the landscape? • What conclusions can you draw from these photographs?

  14. The Old Mansion Formerly known as Conant’s Tavern • Built in 1760 (front part of building – four rooms) • What was the tavern used for in the 18th century? • Do you think is was used for the same purpose in later years?

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