Historic New England

Steam dredge working on the construction of the Cape Cod Canal

One cyanotype photograph of steam dredge working on the construction of teh Cape Cod Canal. A man in a suit and a bowler hat stands with another man on the deck of the dredge while a man on the shoreline works near the suction pipe.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291131

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.009

Steam shovels and men with shovels at work on construction of the Cape Cod Canal.

One balck & white photograph of steam shovels and men with shovels at work on construction of the Cape Cod Canal .

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291134

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.008

Drawbridge and Bourne Bridge across the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of the drawbridge with the Bourne Bridge in the background, both spanning the Cape Cod Canal. A press release on the back of the image discusses the new railroad bridge being constructed.

Date: 1935-06-10

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291137

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.001

"Dredge Warfield at work in draw of Bourne highway bridge"

A black and white image showing the dredge Warfield working in the Cape Cod Canal between the raised sides of the Bourne drawbridge. Other equipment can be seen in the canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291138

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.002

Bourne Bridge, center arch (2 copies)

Two copies of a black and white view of the center arch of Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1934-12

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291140

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.003

A yacht passes beneath the railroad drawbridge on the Cape Cod Canal

One balck and white, mounted photograph of a yacht passing beneath the railroad drawbridge on the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291139

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.007

Bourne Bridge from underneath (2 copies)

Two copies of a black and white view of the underside of the Bourne Bridge across the Cape Cod Canal. In the foreground a dredge and workmen work on the canal.

Date: 1934-12

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291141

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.004

Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal in the distance, seen from a road. The guardrail is visible in the foreground, and there is a field between the viewer and the canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291142

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.005

Bourne Bridge from the road

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge in the far distance, seen from a road that presumably runs along the Cape Cod Canal. A car is visible in the foreground.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291143

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.006

Bourne Bridge, view looking down the side of the arch

A black and white view showing the view looking down the side of the arch of the Bourne Bridge toward the water. The picture is labeled "south down" on the back.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291144

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.007

Bourne Bridge from the banks of the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge from the banks of the Cape Cod Canal. The picture is labeled "looking east" on the back.

Date: 1934

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291145

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.008

Bourne Bridge from the banks of the canal

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal, seen from the banks of the canal.

Date: 1934

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291146

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.009

Bourne Bridge from the banks of the canal

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge seen from the banks of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1934-12

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291147

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.010

Construction of the Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge under construction, with both ends of the center arch partially complete and without the center of the arch.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291148

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.011

Construction of the Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge under construction, with both ends of the center arch partially complete and without the center of the arch.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291149

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.012

Bourne Bridge center arch

A black and white view looking within the arch of the Bourne Bridge. The back of the photograph is labeled "looking north."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291150

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.013

Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal. The bridge is in the distance with a landscape in the foreground.

Date: 1938-04-19

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291151

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.017

A view of steam shovels and men standing on timber frames during construction of the Cape Cod Canal.

One black & white, mounted photograph of a view of steam shovels and men standing on timber frames during construction of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291157

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.010

A dredge worlking on the construction of the Cape Cod Canal

One black & white photograph of a dredge working on the construction of the Cape Cod Canal. Cottages and outbuildings can be seen along the shore.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291159

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.011

Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal in the distance, seen from across a field.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291160

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.014

Bourne Bridge from the banks of the canal

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge seen from the banks of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291161

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.015

Bourne Bridge from the banks of the canal

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge seen from the banks of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291162

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.016

The Sabre passes through the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the Sabre as she passes underneath the railroad bridge along the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1976-07-10

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291165

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.001

A view of the railroad bridge and the Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the railroad bridge in its entirety. The image shows a drawbridge and the Bourne Bridge in the background further down the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291169

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.002

Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal, showing the center arch and one end of the bridge, with a car in the foreground.

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291166

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.018

Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal. The bridge is in the distance with a landscape in the foreground which includes residential structures and cars.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291167

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.019

A view of the South Tower of Buzzards Bay

A black and white view of the newly constructed South Tower at Buzzards Bay. This tower will serve as one of the pillars for the upcoming railroad bridge project.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291173

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.003

Ship passing under the Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge with a white scalloped edge. The image shows a large vessel passing underneath the bridge.

Date: 1939-10-23

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291171

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.020

Workers construct the railroad bridge along the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of workmen doing various jobs while constructing the railroad bridge. Many workers are attending to a lone railroad car on the bridge. The image also shows workers atop the scaffolding of the bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291179

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.004

Ship passing under the Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge with a white scalloped edge. The image shows a large vessel passing underneath the bridge.

Date: 1939-10-23

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291175

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.022

Ship passing under the Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge with a white scalloped edge. The image shows a large vessel which has just passed underneath the bridge.

Date: 1939-10-23

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291176

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.023

Ship passing under the Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge with a white scalloped edge. The image shows a large vessel which has just passed underneath the bridge.

Date: 1939-10-23

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291177

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.024

Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge with a white scalloped edge. The image shows the bridge in the distance. The image is poorly exposed, and details of the banks of the canal are not visible.

Date: 1951

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291178

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.025

A steamship moves down the Cape Cod Canal toward the railroad bridge

A black and white view of a steamship moving toward the railroad bridge as it progresses down the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291180

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.005

A view of the vertical lift Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge

A black and white view of vertical lift railroad bridge along the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1938-04-19

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291181

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.006

A boat passes underneath the railroad bridge along the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of a boat as it passes underneath the 135 foot high railroad bridge along the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1962

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291185

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.007

Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge with a white scalloped edge. The image shows the bridge in the distance with a road and car in the foreground. The banks of the canal are covered in trees.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291183

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.026

John Smart works on the Buzzards Bay railroad bridge

A black and white view of workman John Smart as he climbs the scaffolding of the Buzzards Bay railroad bridge. Smart has been in charge of maintenance on the bridge for just over ten years. The image shows the railroad as a backdrop as Smart climbs.

Date: 1977-10-02

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291188

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.008

A view of early construction on the Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge

A black and white view of the Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge in the early stages of construction.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291189

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.009

A train travels on the original Buzzards Bay railroad bridge

A black and white view of a train as it travels on the original Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge. The image shows the towers for the new railroad bridge under construction in the background.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291190

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.010

A view of a town center along the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of a town center along the Cape Cod Canal. The images shows a commuter bridge in the background.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291191

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.011

A view of a bridge spanning the width of the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of a bridge that spans the width of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291192

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.012

A view of a car parked on a road in front of the Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge

A black and white view of a car parked on a road alongside the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows the Canal railroad bridge in the background.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291193

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.013

A ship passes beneath the Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge

A black and white view of a ship as it passes beneath the Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291194

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.014

A view of the Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge near the North Tower

A black and white view of the Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge from the side. The image shows the North Tower from the railroad approaching the bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291195

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.015

A view of the railroad and Bourne bridges over the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white sketch/line drawing of the Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge with the Bourne Bridge in the background. The image shows a ship traveling under the railroad bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291196

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.016

A view of the new Cape Cod Canal railroad lift bridge

A black and white view of the Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge following its completion in 1935.

Date: 1938-06-23

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291198

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.017

A train passes through the Buzzards Bay drawbridge

A black and white view of a train as it traverses the width of the Cape Cod Canal via the Buzzards Bay drawbridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291199

Ref. Code: MS028.04.020.018

The Liberty Belle passes under the Sagamore Bridge

A black and white view of the canal cruiseliner, the Liberty Belle, as she sails underneath the Sagamore Bridge. The image shows passengers of the ship admiring the bridge as they pass it.

Date: 1948-08-15

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291201

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.001

A view of the Sagamore Bridge under construction

A black and white view of the Sagamore Bridge as it undergoes construction. The image shows the Bridge nearly fully constructed on land, but not yet started over the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1934

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291202

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.002

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