Fountain, at the Orient, West Pelham, Mass.

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West Pelham, Massachusetts, was the site of the Orient Springs health resort and the first factory to produce bamboo fly fishing rods in the United States. The mineral springs drew both locals and visitors. In 1861, a large hotel was built on the site that lasted until 1881, when it burned to the ground. In spite of the popularity of the springs, they were never a financial success.

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Item typePhotograph
Postcard
Date1909
PlacePelham, Massachusetts
TopicFamily, Children, Marriage, Courtship
Social Activities, Entertainment, Recreation
Land, Environment, Geography
Commerce, Business, Trade, Consumerism
EraProgressive Era, World War I, 1900–1928
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPhotography
Catalog #1997.08.01.169
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Fountain, at the Orient, West Pelham, Mass. Photograph. 1909. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1997-08-01-169/. Accessed on December 6, 2024.

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