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Head of Navigation from Division Street Bridge

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Notes: What was once a lovely view is now obscured by the bridge carrying the northbound I-95 traffic. A single building - visible in the distance - remains unchanged.

Old Slater Mill

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Notes: In the foreground, the terminus of the Blackstone River. Below the falls it becomes the Pawtucket River

Blackstone River from Exchange St Bridge

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Notes: The mill at the left has been converted into condominiums.

Aug. 18, 1914 A

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Aug. 18, 1914 B

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Mrs. Jennie Dunham Maddaquet Road Nantucket, Mass. 7-8-14 Dear Mother, Your welcome letter received. Will write later. N.O.D.

Tags: Nelson Olney Dunham

Sept. 28, 1914 A

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Notes: F.N.B. = Franklin Nelson Blake, Emma’s husband.

Sept. 28, 1914 B

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Mrs. Jennie Dunham Nantucket Isd. Nantucket, Mass Maddaket Road- Dear Sister. I came over this bridge yesterday with F.N.B. in a taxi. $3.10 from the boat. We had a great time last week. I thought of you often and wished you could enjoy some of…

Tags: Emma (Cotton) Blake, Franklin Nelson Blake

July 18, 1911 A

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July 18, 1911 B

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Mrs. Jennie Dunham Nantucket Isd. Nantucket, Mass. 5 West Chester St. Dear Sister, This is the last new bridge. I have tried to get you some L.H. cards. So far, no success. Sister Emma Love to all

Sept. 30, 1909 A

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Notes: “Ropes of light” Another instance of the language lagging behind the technology.

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