Shelburne Falls

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Shelburne Falls was first known as “Salmon Falls” for the salmon and shad found there. During the late 18th century the falls were dammed, increasing the power potential of the water and stimulating the growth of industry.

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Item typeStereograph
PhotographerUnidentified
PlaceShelburne Falls, Massachusetts
TopicLand, Environment, Geography
Transportation, Travel, Tourism
EraRise of Industrial America, 1878–1899
Progressive Era, World War I, 1900–1928
Great Depression and World War II, 1929–1945
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPhotography
Dimension detailsHeight: 3.50 in Width: 7.00 in
Catalog #1993.16.05
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Shelburne Falls. Photograph. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1993-16-05/. Accessed on October 15, 2024.

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