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Title
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Other end of bridge
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Photographer
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G.R. Swain
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Description
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Memorial at the end of the Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts. Located on the eastern banks of the river, the obelisk reads, "Here on the 12 of April 1775 was made the first forcible resistance to British aggression. On the opposite stood the American militia. Here stood the invading army and on this spot the first of the enemy fell in the War of the Revolution which gave independence to the United States. In gratitude in God and in the love of Freedom this monument was erected. D. 1836." Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
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Date Span
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1900-1935
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Object Type
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Black and White Positive Lantern Slide
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Subject
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Memorial Obelisk; American Revolution; Concord; Massachusetts
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Collection Location
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Box 90
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Location
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Concord, Massachusetts, United States
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Exact Date
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Exact Date Unknown
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High Resolution Available
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TIF
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Cataloger
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Rachel Ellenson
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Date Digital File Created
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5/9/2016
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Digital File ID
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010_MJ_90_038
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Type
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MJ
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Rights
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The copyright and related rights status of this Item has been reviewed by the organization that has made the Item available, but the organization was unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the Item. Please refer to Eastern Michigan University Archives (lib_archives@emich.edu). for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.
