Ice harvesting on Lake Massasoit (1898)

  • Nesbitt, John A.
Publication date
March 1898
Publisher
Springfield College

Abstract

This photograph shows people harvesting ice and walking out on Springfield Massachusetts' Lake Massasoit. The lake is covered in snow. There are two open spots with people on the edges with these areas with other devices used to harvest ice. There also appears to be horses pulling blocks out in the middle of the lake. The picture was said to be taken on March 3, 1898.In 1809, Lake Massasoit was formed by the army by damming the Mill River. The purpose of the dam was to ensure a constant flow of water downstream for the Springfield Armory “Watershops.” The Springfield Armory was America’s first and last National Armory, formed in 1777 and continuing production up until 1968. The formerly named Watershops Pond has 7 miles of shoreline and co...

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