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Covered Bridge – Comstock, CT
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”6000″ height=”800″ lightbox=”true”]All photo’s taken with the Samsung Galaxy Note II smartphone camera. The Comstock Bridge, in East Hampton, CT, was built in 1840 over the Salmon River. In 1976 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This seems to be a frequented location with fly fisherman and certainly provides for a scenic, serene environment. Whether you’re a photographer or just someone that enjoys the beauty of the past you’ll appreciate stopping by.
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Old Ames Manufacturing Mill – Chicopee, MA
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] As part of my on going efforts to document the decline of the industrial revolution in this area I have photographed what was once the Ames Manufacturing Company located in Chicopee, MA. Best I could figure there were three rather lengthy and substantial building on comprising their complex. All of which were adjacent to the canal running on the grounds which was used for hydro power beginning back in 1847 when the mill was built. The company was founded in 1791 in Chelmsford, MA by John Ames. The company continued to grow as Nathan Peabody Ames, (John’s son), advanced the business until his death in 1847.…
