Mystic River and Mystic Bridge, 1879

Human use of the Mystic River dates back hundreds of years. It was used by Native Americans and settlers from Europe as a way to travel and as a source of fresh water. It has been used for industries, such as brickyards, shipyards, and tanneries. During the19th century 10 shipyards along the Mystic produced over 500 clipper ships. Mystic River winds toward the Atlantic Ocean, where it merges with the Charles River, at the mouth of Boston Harbor. The Mystic River Bridge connects Groton and Stonington. The current bridge is a bascule style bridge that lifts its span out of the way for passing traffic.

Oakley H. Bailey, 1843-1947, was an outstanding panoramic map artist and publisher. In 1871, he turned to the profession of making panoramic maps. Bailey's career began in Madison, Wisconsin, but by 1874, he had moved to Boston. From headquarters there and in New York City, Bailey published panoramic maps of American cities until the late 1920s, first under the name "bird's-eye views" and later as "aero views." His brother, H.H. Bailey, also drew views and was Oakley's partner for many years. There are 127 Bailey items in the Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress.

Medium : color map : 46 x 65cm

Created/Published : Boston, 1879

Creator : O. H. Bailey and J.C. Hazen

Frame Size : 22 X 18

Housed in the Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress

Price: $135.00

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Product #: FR0043