Photograph showing the Maxson Barn (1881 Directory lists address as 16 West Broad Street) during the flood of February 15, 1886. Maxon & Co were carpenters and builders, owned by Jonathan and J. Irving Maxson.
This may be a view from the River looking toward West Broad Street, with the Thomas Brown house visible in the left background (22 West Broad Street). See 2026.205.5
Made/Created
Date made
1886
Time Period
19th Century
Place
Location
Pawcatuck CT/Westerly RI
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Location
Reverse of Photograph
Transcription
Maxson Barn West Broad Street 1886 February 15 Flood R.J. Rooney Collector of Pictures
