Banks' Illustration of Homes' Hole Shore in 1838


Caption: "View of Homes' Hole in 1838 / Salt Works on the Shore"


"Note: On the shore at the left the salt sheds. When drying salt along the the shore the sleds would be pulled under the sheds at night and during rains." [WHR 1999]


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Date: 1838
Location: Vineyard Haven - downtown - shore

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