Other end of bridge

Item

Title
Other end of bridge
Photographer
G.R. Swain
Description
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.
Date Span
1900-1935
Object Type
Black and White Positive Lantern Slide
Subject
Memorial Obelisk; American Revolution; Concord; Massachusetts
Collection Location
Box 90
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Exact Date
Exact Date Unknown
High Resolution Available
TIF
Cataloger
Rachel Ellenson
Date Digital File Created
5/9/2016
Digital File ID
010_MJ_90_038
Type
MJ
Rights
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.