Historic New England

Vessels on the Cape Cod Canal

Two vessles, possibly water cranes, run lines into the water, possibly to a sunken vessell. Behind the two cranes is another vessel, and moving toward them is a rowboat with four men.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308848

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.018

Construction vessles and breakwater

Construction vessels are seen constructing a breakwater, presumably at the mouth of the Cape Cod Canal. In the far distance, laborers can be seen atop the breakwater.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308849

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.019

Barge and other vessels on the Cape Cod Canal

A barge sits on the Cape Cod Canal. In front of it is a float or raft, behind is a smaller vessel, and along side is a midsize ship.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308850

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.020

View of structures and construction vessel on Cape Cod Canal

A view of structures and a construction vessel on Cape Cod Canal from the bank.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308851

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.021

Menu, Green Tea Chinese Restaurant & Bar, 751 Lynnway, Lynn, Mass., undated

The menu lists appetizers, house specialties, lobster dishes and dinner specials for one.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308863

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.003

Menu, Valle's Steak Houses, Newton, Braintree, Saugus, Mass., undated

Sample lunch and dinner menus are described. The restaurants have function rooms.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308865

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.004

Bill of fare, Steamer Reindeer, location unknown, ca. 1850

Breakfast, dinner and dishes made to order are described. The cover has an illustration of the Steamer Reindeer. The item was done by Hart, printer, 117 Liberty Street, New York.

Date: ca. 1850

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308872

Ref. Code: EP001.06.19.013

Menu, Rainbow Service, Pan American, location unknown, ca. 1965

The dishes are listed in English and French. Liquors and wines are available in the Rainbow Service, Pan American's economy class introduced in 1952. The menu cover has the Roman Forum. The menu verso describes the coverage of meals to meet dietary and religious preferences.

Date: ca. 1965

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308874

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.005

Menu, wartime dining car service, Grand Central Terminal, New York, New York, 1943

The policy coverning wartime dining car service is described. The breakfast menu is listed. Text on the menu verso urges people to buy war bonds. The cover illustration is the main concourse in Grand Central Terminal.

Date: 1943

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308876

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.006

Bill of fare, Mann Boudoir Car luncheon and wine list, Mann's Boudoir Car Co., Duncan Building, 11 Pine Street, New York, New York, 1880s

The business provides private cars on railroad lines between New York and Boston, Chicago and Detroit and others listed on the item verso. The caterer is Park & Tilford in New York. A one hundred volume library is available to customers.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308878

Ref. Code: EP001.06.19.014

Menu, Dreamwold Hall Inn, Egypt, Mass., undated

The Inn has music by Jimmy Hooley's Dreamwold Hall Orchestra. The Inn is the former mansion of the late Thomas W. Lawson, the "Copper KIng."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308883

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.007

Menu, Brooks' Restaurant unusual, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

A separate dinner menu is attached inside the regular à la carte menu. A small card has a color photograph of Brooks' Unusual Individual Planked Calves Liver Steak entrée. The restaurant is on the second floor of the Brooks Drug Store. There is a drawing and description of the premises on the item v...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308886

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.008

Menu, Ken Wood's the place to eat, Essex, Mass., undated

A small piece of paper attached to the menu lists baked halibut, fried lobster dinner and broiled live lobster. Text at the bottom of the menu reads "Massachusetts Old Age Tax 5% on orders of $1.00 or more."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308932

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.009

Menu, Air France Paris-New York à bord de Concorde, 15 Avril 1978

The cover illustration is Jean-Pierre Blanchard's air balloon. The menu is given in French and English along with a wine list. The safety instruction card is included.

Date: 1978-04-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308933

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.011

New Haven Railroad travel guide menu, New Haven Railroad, South Station, Boston, Mass., January 1953

The Massachusetts State House as seen from the Brewer Fountain on Boston Common is the cover photograph. Separate listings for "Where to dine in New York" and "Where to dine in Boston" are included. The men for the cafe dining car is in the center of the publication. A New England map has tourist de...

Date: 1953

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308937

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.015

Menu, The Revere, The Wayside Inn, J.F. Merrow & Co., Sudbury, Mass., March 24, 1887

The cover illustrations show the Old North Church and Paul Revere's ride from Longfellow's "Tales of a Wayside Inn." Food dishes and beverages are listed.

Date: 1887-03-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308944

Ref. Code: EP001.06.19.015

Menu, Towne Lyne House, Lynnfield, Mass., undated

The menu features chicken, steak and lobster dinners. The menu cover has text reading "On beautiful Suntaug Lake."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308946

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.012

Menu, St. Clairs', Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, Mass. and Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The cover illustration shows the Brewer Fountain on the Boston Common with the State House in the background. The menu has specials, features and à la carte dishes. Three different "We are serving today" cards are in the menu.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308959

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.013

Menu, St. Clairs', Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, Mass. and Providence, Rhode Island, undated

The cover illustration is the House of the Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts. A separate menu with "Today's luncheons" is attached to the main menu.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308960

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.014

Menus - Boston Hotels - 19th century

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308961

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02

American House, dinner for twenty-five persons, Boston, Mass., February 19, 1854

The menu has mock turtle soup, partridges and queen puddings among its many offerings. Two pink flowers decorate the menu.

Date: 1854-02-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308963

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.001

Dredge on the Cape Cod Canal

A dredge works on the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308962

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.011

American House, dinner for the Massachusetts Charitable Society, Boston, Mass., November 4, 1857

The menu is decorated with game, fish, fruit and pastries.

Date: 1857-11-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 308964

Ref. Code: EP001.06.02.002

View of a breakwater

A view of a breakwater, presumably at the mouth of the Cape Cod Canal, from the shore. Seven vessels are visible in the distance beyond the breakwater.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308966

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.014

Dredge General MacKenzie

A view of the dredge General MacKenzie working on the Cape Cod Canal on November 1, 1909.

Date: 1909-11-01

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308967

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.022

An excavator works on the Cape Cod Canal

A view of the shovel of an excavator removing mud from the bed of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308968

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.023

Equipment on the bank of the Cape Cod Canal

Equipment, possibly part of a dredge, sits on the bank of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308969

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.024

A vessel on the Cape Cod Canal

A large vessel, possibly a barge, in the surf, presumably near the mouth of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308970

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.025

Dredge on the bank of the Cape Cod Canal

A dredge sits on the far side of the Cape Cod Canal. A small boat is on the water.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308971

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.026

Construction on the Cape Cod Canal

A young boy stands on the bank of the Cape Cod Canal. A variety of construction vehicles are arrayed behind him along the opposite bank.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308972

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.027

Dredge and dunes on the Cape Cod Canal

A dredge is visible in the distance, seen between two dunes, working on the Cape Cod Canal. In the distance a house and barns are visible. The photograph appears to have been taken from atop a breakwater.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308973

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.029

Construction of a breakwater

A construction vehicle works behind a large pile of rocks in a bay, presumably working on constructing a breakwater.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308974

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.030

A crane working on the Cape Cod Canal

A crane works on the Cape Cod Canal from the bank.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308975

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.035

Laborer with equipment

A laborer stands by a large piece of equipment with a rope pulley at the top, presumably working on the construction of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308976

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.037

Construction vessles and breakwater

Construction vessels are seen constructing a breakwater, presumably at the mouth of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308981

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.028

Construction of a breakwater

A construction vehicle works beside a large pile of rocks in a bay, presumably working on constructing a breakwater.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308982

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.031

Construction of a breakwater

Construction vehicles work in a bay, presumably working on constructing a breakwater. Laborers are seen along the breakwater and shore.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308983

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.032

Construction of a breakwater

A construction vehicle works in the distance beyond a breakwater.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308984

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.033

Dredges working on the Cape Cod Canal

Four dredges are seen on the Cape Cod Canal from atop a dune on the bank.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308985

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.034

A breakwater discharge pipe

Construction vehicles work on a breakwater in the distance, while a discharge pipe releases muddy water in front of the camera.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308986

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.036

A crane working on the Cape Cod Canal

A crane works on the Cape Cod Canal and two laborers stand along side it.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308987

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.038

Construction of a breakwater

A water crane maneuvers a large rock into a breakwater with the assistance of laborers on the beach, presumably working on the Cape Cod Canal. Additional vessels are seen in the distance.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308988

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.039

General MacKenzie on the Cape Cod Canal

A dredge sporting a sign that reads, "General MacKenzie, Furst-Clark Dredging Co., Baltimore & Galveston" works on the Cape Cod Canal while spectators look on from the bank. A rowboat approaches the dredge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 308989

Ref. Code: MS028.04.001.040

Urban street view

An unidentified street view in an urban setting, with shops along both sides of the street, a large municipal or religious building at the end of the street, and pedestrians, horse-drawn vehicles, and an electric trolley. The trolley bears a sign for Astons Furniture. This view may be in Wrexham, Wa...

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309000

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.001

Street construction

Workers tear up paving on a city street, probably in Europe, possibly France. Horse-drawn vehicles, trolleys, and pedestrians are also seen. A cigar shop can be seen, and a carriage bears illegible signage.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309001

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.002

Hand-tinted lantern slide of scenic view

A hand-tinted view of mountains on either side of a lake, seen from a curving dirt road at a higher elevation.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309002

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.003

Covered bridge and stone tower

A covered bridge extends into the water toward the viewer's right from a cobblestone street. Behind the covered bridge is a stone tower, and in the distance is a town at the other end of the bridge. A man is silhouetted walking along the bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309003

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.004

Street view

A street view in what appears to be a town, probably in Europe, with steep mountains beyond the buildings. A small group of people, possibly a family, proceed down the street toward the viewer.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309004

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.006

Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle and the Porte Saint-Denis

A street scene on the Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle in Paris, France. The street is crowded with pedestrians, horse drawn vehicles, and motor vehicles. At the intersection of Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle and Boulevard Saint-Denis is the triumphal arch, Porte Saint-Denis. Porte Saint-Denis is a monument...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 309005

Ref. Code: MS028.04.003.007

Menu, Bank Presidents Association of Boston, Parker House, Boston, Mass., June 13, 1881

The bankers dined on such dishes as little neck clams, Penobscot Salmon, spring lamb dutlets and Neufchatel and Brie Cheese. Blue flowers decorate the menu. The menu is inside an envelope with "Bank Presidents' Association" printed on it.

Date: 1881-06-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 310039

Ref. Code: EP001.06.11.006

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