On the Road to Base of Mount Washington, White Mountains, New Hampshire, circa 1906

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Artifact Overview

Vacationing Americans at the turn of the twentieth century often set aside time to simply look at things -- stagecoach sightseeing excursions provided an opportunity to transcend the commonplace realities of life back home. This coaching party is heading to Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern United States and a favorite tourist spot.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1906

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.DPC.019756

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 9.5 in