Pejepscot Dam, Topsham, from abutment, 1896
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The Pejepscot Dam is seen from the abutment at the southwest corner of the paper mill in a photo taken November 7, 1896. The water elevation above the dam was 68'2" -- 4'2" on crest and the elevation of the water below the dam was 47'9" -- 1.9" on apron. The total head and fall was 20'5". The dam is on the Androscoggin River.
Other Information
- Title: Pejepscot Dam, Topsham, from abutment, 1896
- Creation Date: 1896-11-07
- Subject Date: 1896-11-07
- Town: Topsham
- County: Sagadahoc
- State: ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions (cm): 18 x 25
- Local Code: Photographs--OS--Box 9; 1991.81.9
- Object Type: Image
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Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Androscoggin River (Me.)--Photographs
Dams--Androscoggin River
Pejepscot Paper Company (Me.)
Dams--Maine--Topsham
Paper industry--Maine
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