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Photographic Print : Nanticoke Dam, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
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Nanticoke Dam, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Nanticoke Dam, 1874. The Susquehanna River at Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, USA....Nanticoke, where the river expands considerably, becoming very shallow. Here there is a dam erected for the lumberers, though the business is yearly decreasing in this part. There are on the southern side broad stretches of fertile land below the bank, and these are cultivated with profit - principally for the raising of tobacco. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes...with Illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists" Vol. II, edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1874]
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12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print of Nanticoke Dam, 1874 by John Filmer. Captured over a century ago, this vintage image showcases the Susquehanna River at Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, USA. Witness the grandeur of Nanticoke, where the river expands considerably, making it very shallow. A perfect addition to your home or office decor, this print is not just a beautiful piece of art but also a window to the past. Relive history with every glance.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Nanticoke Dam, 1874 - A Glimpse into the Changing Landscape of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
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. This print captures the essence of Nanticoke Dam in 1874, as seen through the lens of John Filmer. Located on the expansive Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania, USA, this dam served as a vital hub for lumberers during that time. However, even then it was evident that the once-thriving lumber business was gradually declining in this part of Nanticoke. The river's widening here resulted in shallower waters, making it less suitable for extensive logging activities. Nevertheless, remnants of its former glory can still be observed within this picturesque scene. On one side of the dam lies vast stretches of fertile land below its banks - a testament to nature's generosity and human ingenuity. These lands were cultivated with great success primarily for tobacco farming. The image evokes a sense of tranquility amidst an evolving landscape where man and nature coexist harmoniously. Taken from "Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In" edited by William Cullen Bryant and featuring illustrations by renowned American artists such as John Filmer himself, this wood engraving transports us back to a defining era in American history. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece capturing both natural beauty and human endeavor intertwined along the Susquehanna River valley at Nanticoke Creek, we are reminded not only of our past but also how landscapes evolve over time – forever shaping our cultural heritage.
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