Historic New England

Steamship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white snapshot of a steamship passing through the Cape Cod Canal. The photograph appears to have once been glued onto black paper, probably as part of a scrapbook or photograph album.

Date: 1930-1939

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291257

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.004

Ship on Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal. In the distance, the drawbridge is up.

Date: 1934

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291259

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.006

Cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a cruise ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal. In the foreground is a small vessel that appears to be tied up to a buoy. The photograph appears to have once been glued onto black paper, probably as part of a scrapbook or photograph album.

Date: 1930-1939

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291260

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.007

Ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal. The photograph appears to have once been glued onto black paper, probably as part of a scrapbook or photograph album.

Date: 1925

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291262

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.008

Ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal. The photograph appears to have once been glued onto black paper, probably as part of a scrapbook or photograph album.

Date: 1925

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291263

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.009

A Nantucket and New Bedford cruise line ship in Woods Hole Harbor

A black and white photograph of a cruise ship operating on the Nantucket and New Bedford line in the Woods Hole Harbor of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1935-06

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291265

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.011

Ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a ship with sails down passing through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1930-10-26

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291266

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.012

Ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1930-10-26

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291267

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.013

Cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a cruise ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1930-10-26

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291268

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.014

Cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white aerial photograph of a cruise ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1934-12

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291269

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.015

Cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a cruise ship anchored along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal. A small group of people stand on the banks, perhaps waiting to board the ship, and a crew member is visible on deck. Another ship is visible in the background further out on the water.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291283

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.016

Warship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a warship passing through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1941-09

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291284

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.017

Postcard of Bay Hill Terrace and Motor Inn, Buzzards Bay, Mass.

One color postcard of the Bay Hill Terrace and Motor Inn, Buzzards Bay, Mass., consisting of four images, one of the exterior, and several images of interior rooms. A map, illustrations, and information about the motor inn can be found on the verso of the postcard.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291287

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.002

Postcard of Cape Cod Canal, Sagamore,Bourne, Mass.

One black & white, photographic postcard of the Cape Cod Canal showing workers standing beside a line of railroad cars loaded with sand, Sagamore, Bourne, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291289

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.003

Warship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a warship passing through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1941-09

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291290

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.018

Dredge on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a large dredge and a large, flat craft on the Cape Cod Canal. The photograph is labeled Aug. 1939.

Date: 1939-08

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291291

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.019

Ships on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of three vessels on the Cape Cod Canal. The closest to the camera is a large vessel, possibly a cruise ship, followed by two smaller vessels.

Date: 1939-10-23

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291292

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.020

Ships on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of three vessels on the Cape Cod Canal. One is possibly a cruise ship.

Date: 1939-10-23

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291293

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.021

Steamship "Sword Line" on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a large, possibly steam-powered vessel with the words "SWORD LINE" painted on the side passing through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1939-10-23

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291294

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.022

"Arizona Sword" sinking in the Cape Cod Canal (2 copies)

Two copies of a black and white photograph of the freighter Arizona Sword sinking after a collision in the Cape Cod Canal with the Berwindvale on May 5, 1951. The back of the photo bears the erroneous inscription, "Alexander Sword (small freighter) after colliding with the Berwind Vale (coal collier...

Date: 1951-05-05

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291296

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.023

"Arizona Sword" sinking in the Cape Cod Canal (2 copies)

Two copies of a black and white photograph of the freighter Arizona Sword sinking after a collision in the Cape Cod Canal with the Berwindvale on May 5, 1951. A uniformed official looks on. The back of the photo bears the erroneous inscription, "Alexander Sword."

Date: 1951-05-05

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291297

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.024

"Arizona Sword" sinking in the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of the freighter Arizona Sword sinking after a collision in the Cape Cod Canal with the Berwindvale on May 5, 1951. The back of the photo bears the erroneous inscription, "The Alexander Sword at the bottom of Cape Cod Canal."

Date: 1951-05-05

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291298

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.025

"Arizona Sword" sinking in the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of the freighter Arizona Sword sinking after a collision in the Cape Cod Canal with the Berwindvale on May 5, 1951.

Date: 1951-05-05

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291299

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.026

Vessels on the Canal

A black and white photograph of two vessels on the Cape Cod Canal, possibly a steamboat and a sailboat. The back of the photograph bears the insrcription, "Cape Cod Canal at Bourne, July 1915."

Date: 1915-07-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291300

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.027

Postcard of "Old Bourne House" destroyed by fire, March 8, 1911.

One black & white, photographic postcard of the "Old Bourne House" destroyed by fire, March 8, 1911 depicting a crowd of people and horses and carriages surrounding a building on fire as man climbs a ladder to the roof of an adjacent building.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291302

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.004

Cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291304

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.028

Motorboat on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a small motorboat on the Cape Cod Canal. Power lines, a tower, and a small building are visible on the banks behind it.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291305

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.029

Postcard of the Post Office, Woods Hole, Mass.

One photographic, black & white, postcard of the exterior of the Post Office, Woods Hole, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291306

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.005

Sailing ships on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of two sailing ships on the Cape Cod Canal. A caption on the image reads, "Sailing ships in tow, Cape Cod Canal."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291307

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.030

Wreck on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a sinking vessel on the Cape Cod Canal. The vessel is unidentified, and there is no date.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291308

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.031

Vessels on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of two vessels close together on the Cape Cod Canal. People are visible on the decks of both vessels.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291309

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.032

Ship passing through drawbridge on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a large vessel passing through the drawbridge over the Cape Cod Canal. The photograph is mounted on grey paper, and underneath is written, "Bridge over Cape Cod Canal."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291310

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.033

Postcard of Saint Margaret's Roman Catholic Church and Rectory, Buzzards Bay, Cape Cod, Mass., 1964.

One color photographic postcard of the exterior of Saint Margaret's Roman Catholic Church and Rectory, Buzzards Bay, Cape Cod, Mass., 1964. Postmarked "50th Anniversary Cape Cod Cana 1914-1964."

Date: 1964

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291313

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.006

Postcard of the Bourne Bridge Over Cape Cod Canal, Cape Cod, Mass. 1964.

One color photographic postcard of the Bourne Bridge Over Cape Cod Canal, Cape Cod, Mass. 1964. Postmarked "50th Anniversary Cape Cod Cana 1914-1964." A steamship is shown passing beneath the bridge.

Date: 1964

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291315

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.007

Savannah Line cruise ship at Eden Park Tourist Camp

A black and white photograph of a cruise ship anchored along the shore of the Cape Cod Canal. The back of the photograph bears the inscription, "Savannah Line Boat at Entrance of Eden Park Tourist Camps, The following to go on address side of card: Eden Park Tourist Camps, Bournedale, Mass." The pho...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291316

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.034

Postcard of a Panoramic View of Bournedale, Mass.

One triptych, color postcard of a Panoramic View of Bournedale, Mass. depcting the Cape Cod Canal and houses along the shore.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291317

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.008

Cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a cruise ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1939-07-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291319

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.035

First Flight Cover, Air Mail Route S-33, Buzzards Bay to Boston, Mass., May 19, 1938.

Fiirst Flight Cover Air Mail Route S-33, Buzzards Bay to Boston, Mass., May 19, 1938. Stamped, postmarked, envelope, National Air Mail Week, May 15 - 21, 1938 with cachet, "largest vertical lift bridge in the world, Buzzard's Bay, Mass".

Date: 1938

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291320

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.009

Scrapbook page, front

The front of a page from a scrapbook, which includes four images related to the Cape Cod Canal. The upper left shows the raised drawbridge from the perspective of the road. The upper right shows a small vessel on the Canal. The bottom left shows possibly the same vessel at closer range. The bottom r...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291322

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.036

Scrapbook page, back

The back of a page from a scrapbook, which includes two images. The top image shows two women sitting on the edge of a small boat that is not in the water; the boat is on a dock or other wooden surface. The image is labeled Orleans. The women are both wearing dresses and hats. The bottom image shows...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291324

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.037

First Flight Cover, Air Mail Route S-33, Buzzards Bay to Boston, Mass., May 19, 1938.

Fiirst Flight Cover Air Mail Route S-33, Buzzards Bay to Boston, Mass., May 19, 1938. Stamped, postmarked, envelope, National Air Mail Week, May 15 - 21, 1938 with cachet, of "largest vertical lift bridge in the world, Buzzard's Bay, Mass".

Date: 1938

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291325

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.010

First Flight Cover, Air Mail Route S-33, Buzzards Bay to Boston, Mass., May 19, 1938.

Fiirst Flight Cover Air Mail Route S-33, Buzzards Bay to Boston, Mass., May 19, 1938. Stamped, postmarked, envelope, National Air Mail Week, May 15 - 21, 1938 with cachet, "largest vertical lift bridge in the world, Buzzard's Bay, Mass".

Date: 1938

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291326

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.011

First day cover, Twenty-fith Anniversary First Shovelful of Earth Dug at Bournedale, Mass., June 22, 1934.

One Twenty-fifth Anniversary Cover First Shovelful of Earth Dug at Bournedale, Mass., June 22, 1909 - June 22, 1934. Stamped, postmarked, envelope, June 22, 1934 with cachet, map of Cape Cod and yacht.

Date: 1934

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291327

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.012

Arbutus

A black and white photograph of the lightship tender Arbutus. The back of the photograph bears the inscription, "Government boat which cares for bouys + lights going thru the canal at Canal Bridges dedication, Aug. 15, 1935. Lightship tender 'Arbutus.'"

Date: 1935-08-15

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291328

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.038

USS Monaghan

A black and white photograph of the USS Monaghan. The back of the photograph bears the inscription, "Navy Destroyer going thru the Canal at Canal Bridges dedication, Aug. 15, 1935. #354 is the U.S.S. Monaghan, new type destroyer."

Date: 1935-08-15

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291329

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.039

Event day cover, USS Monaghan DD-354 Transits Cape Cod Canal, August 15, 1935.

One Event day cover, USS Monaghan DD-354 Transits Cape Cod Canal, August 15, 1935. Stamped, postedmarked envelope, cachet 7913, photographic image of the USS Monaghan.

Date: 1934

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291331

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.013

Event day cover, Cape Cod PEX IV, October 12 - 13, 1974.

One Event day cover, Cape Cod PEX IV, October 12 - 13, 1974. Stamped, postedmarked envelope, cachet, Railroad Bridge Cape Cod Canal, Cape Cod Heritage, Hyannis, MAss.

Date: 1974

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291332

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.014

Go to the grand exhibition for holiday presents!, at wholesale warerooms, Nos. 557 and 559 Broadway, near Prince Street, New York, New York, undated

The exhibition has "toys and dolls in great variety." Laborers load wheat sheaves on to a horse drawn wagon in the card image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 291334

Ref. Code: EP001.01.116.01.01.014

Equipment is set up for the construction of the northern end of the Sagamore Bridge

A black and white view of the construction underway on the northern end of the Sagamore Bridge. The image shows the construction in one of its earliest stages.

Date: 1934

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291346

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.019

"Cape Cod Canal" (2 copies)

This publication is a small guide created for sailors of the Cape Cod Canal following the Canal's inception in 1914. The guide begins by enumerating some facts and figures regarding the size and benefit of the Canal. The guide lists four major reasons to use the Canal in the section following. Then ...

Date: 1915-04-20

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292696

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.001

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