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The Recent Deep Snow in Massachusetts: street in New Bedford, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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The Recent Deep Snow in Massachusetts: street in New Bedford, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Recent Deep Snow in Massachusetts: street in New Bedford, [USA], 1857. Not for twenty-five years has this part of the country been visited (and the telegraph - our only communication from a distance - sends us similar accounts) by so heavy a snowstorm: a fall of snow, accompanied by a violent wind, drifting the snow so as to cut off all railway communication, and entirely to impede the business of the city, all the shops being closed and the only business doing being what is called "breaking-out" and " making tracks." The New Bedford Evening Standard informs us that the superintendent of streets has employed a large force, and communication will soon be reopened between different portions of the city. That well-known individual, the "oldest inhabitant, " confidentially informs us that the late storm "beats all". From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph, titled 'The Recent Deep Snow in Massachusetts: street in New Bedford, 1857,' transports us back in time to a winter scene of extraordinary beauty and chaos. The image, captured by an unknown photographer, depicts a snow-covered street in the bustling seaport town of New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. The photograph was published in the Illustrated London News in 1857, providing a rare glimpse into the impact of a severe snowstorm that had paralyzed the city. The caption accompanying the photograph describes the unprecedented snowfall that had blanketed the region, causing communication disruptions and halting business activities. The telegraph, the only means of long-distance communication at the time, reported similar accounts from other areas. The snowstorm was so intense that it drifts blocked all railway communications and impeded the city's business, forcing the closure of shops. The New Bedford Evening Standard reported that the superintendent of streets had mobilized a large workforce to reopen communication between different parts of the city. The oldest inhabitant of the town was quoted as saying that the storm was unlike any other they had ever experienced. The photograph captures the serene beauty of the snow-covered landscape, but the caption paints a vivid picture of the chaos and disruption caused by the storm. This photograph is a testament to the power of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing us with a sense of connection to the history of New Bedford and the people who lived there over 160 years ago.
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