Historic New England

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

A full-length view of the Sagamore Bridge

A black and white view of the entire Sagamore Bridge spanning the width of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1972

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291347

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.020

A view of the western Sagamore rotary

A black and white view of the western Sagamore rotary, which often confused tourists and was removed in 2007.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291348

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.021

A view of the sandy berm next to the Sagamore Bridge

A black and white view of sandy berm running alongside the Cape Cod Canal and facing the Sagamore Bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291350

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.022

An aerial view of the Sagamore Bridge

A black and white aerial view of the Sagamore Bridge encompassing the width of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291351

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.023

A boy poses in front of the Presidential Yacht

A black and white view of the Presidential Yacht, the Mayflower, as it travels down the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows a young boy posing in front of the yacht in shorts and white hat. The people on either side of the boy are facing the Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291352

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.040

The New York travels down the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the steamship "New York" as it travels down the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291354

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.041

The first cargo ship enters the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of a New England Coal & Coke Co. cargo ship as it moves down the Cape Cod Canal. This was the first cargo ship to enter the Cape Cod Canal as it traveled through the passageway carrying 2,000 tons of coal.

Date: 1910-12-14

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291355

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.042

A sailboat moves down the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of a sailboat traveling by means of the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows the Sagamore rest cabins in the background, which lie just next to the Sagamore Bridge (not pictured).

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291356

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.043

Martha's Vineyard travels on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the steamship Martha's Vineyard as she travels down the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291358

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.044

The S.S. New York goes aground in the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the S.S. New York as it evacuates passengers onto lifeboats following its running aground in the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows a lifeboat getting loaded up with people and supplies, while many passengers watch the scene unfold from the railings of the New York.

Date: 1928-04-17

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291360

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.045

A freighter passes a barge on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of a freighter on the Cape Cod Canal passing a barge that is traveling in the opposite direction. The image shows the Sagamore Bridge in the background.

Date: 1951-01-23

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291402

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.046

The Maasdam travels down the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white aerial view of the Dutch-American ocean liner Maasdam as it passes through the Cape Cod Canal. The ship is strung with ceremonial flags from end to end as it prepares to go under the Sagamore Bridge. The ship was one of the largest vessels to pass through the Canal at the time.

Date: 1952

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291403

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.047

The Mayflower 11 docks on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the Mayflower 11 as it docks on the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows sailors on the boat dressed in all white clothing. The image also shows an advertisement for Ocean Spring cranberry juice in the background.

Date: 1958-07-27

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291405

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.048

A tanker sinks on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the coastal tanker Dynafuel as it sinks into the Cape Cod Canal after capsizing. The Dynafuel had collided with a freighter the day before, and after having been detached from the freighter, it sank.

Date: 1963-11-16

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291406

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.049

A view from within the scaffolding of the Sagamore Bridge

A black and white view looking north from within the scaffolding of the Sagamore Bridge.

Date: 1934

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291203

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.003

A view of the Sagamore Bridge three years after its completion

A black and white view of the Sagamore Bridge spanning the width of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1938-04-19

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291204

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.004

A distant view of the Sagamore Bridge

A black and white view of the Sagmore Bridge from a distance. The image shows a car parked on a road in the foreground.

Date: 1939-08

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291205

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.005

A view of the Sagamore Bridge encompassing the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the Sagamore Bridge spanning the entire width of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1946-12-03

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291208

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.006

A view of the renovated Sagamore Bridge

A black and white view of the renovated Sagamore Bridge from one end of the Bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291209

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.007

Cars cross the icy Cape Cod Canal via the Sagamore Bridge

A black and white view of cars crossing over the icy Cape Cod Canal by way of the Sagamore Bridge. The image shows many great chunks of ice covering the Canal.

Date: 1977-02-01

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291219

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.008

Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge across the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows the bridge from the banks of the canal near the bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291210

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.027

Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge looking north. The image shows the bridge stretching into the distance from the bank of the canal.

Date: 1935-06-22

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291211

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.028

Cape Cod Canal with Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Cape Cod Canal seen from a wooded area on the banks and showing a road along the canal on the opposite side. The Bourne Bridge is visible in the far distance.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291212

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.029

Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge across the Cape Cod Canal, seen from the ground on the banks of the canal with the bridge seen from below.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291213

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.030

Bourne Bridge seen from the road

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge seen from the road that leads onto the bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291214

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.031

Entrance to the Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the entrance to the Bourne Bridge, showing a car parked on the side of the road. The image has been drawn or painted on to highlight the architectural structure of the bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291215

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.032

Bourne Bridge with sailboat, motorboat, and railroad bridge

A color view of the Bourne Bridge with a ship with sails, a small motorboat, and the railroad bridge in the distance seen from the bank of the canal. In the foreground, a man fishes from the bank.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291216

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.033

Drawbridge construction

A black and white view of the construction of the drawbridge over the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291217

Ref. Code: MS028.04.013.010

A view of the new Sagamore Bridge

A black and white view of the newly renovated Sagamore Bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291220

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.009

A view of the eastern Sagamore rotary

A black and white view of the eastern Sagamore rotary. The images shows the Sagamore Bridge in the background.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291221

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.010

A view of the Sagamore Bridge from a road alongside the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the Sagamore Bridge from a road running alongside the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows a couple of cars traversing the road.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291224

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.011

A view of the Cape Cod Canal with the Sagamore Bridge in the background

A black and white view of the Cape Cod Canal with the Sagamore Bridge in the background.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291226

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.012

A view of the entire Sagamore Bridge

A black and white view of the full Sagamore Bridge spanning the width of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291227

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.013

A view of the power lines running next to the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the power lines running alongside the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows the Sagamore Bridge in the background.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291228

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.014

A ship passes beneath the Sagamore Bridge

A negative print of a view of a ship as it passes underneath the Sagamore Bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291229

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.015

A view of Eleanor's Restaurant next to the Sagamore western rotary

A black and white view of Eleanor's Restaurant, advertising shore dinners and Pickwick Ale. The image shows the Sagamore western rotary next to the restaurant. The image also shows the Sagamore Bridge in the background.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291230

Ref. Code: MS028.04.021.016