Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Breakwater and Lighthouse

Description
Creator
Anthony, E. & H. T. & Co., Photographer
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Stereographs
Description
Stereoview of the Oswego harbour from the level of the lake. It follows the line of the wooden breakwater out to the lighthouse. In the foreground are small rafts, one of which has men sitting and fishing. Several sailing vessels are tied up across the harbour along with piles of lumber. Behind them lies Fort Ontario.
Inscriptions
E. H. T. Anthony & Co., 591 Broadway, New York;
Reverse: "Views about Oswego Harbor, N. Y. No. 9106; Breakwater and Lighthouse; Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., Emporium of American and Foreign Stereoscopic Views, Chromos and Albums, 591 Broadway, opposite Metropolitan Hotel, New York."
Publisher
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co.
Place of Publication
New York
Date of Original
c1870
Dimensions
Width: 17 cm
Height: 8.2 cm
Subject(s)
Harbors
Lighthouses
Piers & wharves
Rafts
Schooners
Local identifier
457
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Oswego
    New York, United States
    Latitude: 43.4715460889215 Longitude: -76.5156555175781
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Breakwater and Lighthouse


Stereoview of the Oswego harbour from the level of the lake. It follows the line of the wooden breakwater out to the lighthouse. In the foreground are small rafts, one of which has men sitting and fishing. Several sailing vessels are tied up across the harbour along with piles of lumber. Behind them lies Fort Ontario.