The railway was built by Sylvester Marsh of Campton, who came up with the idea while climbing the mountain in 1857. His plan was treated as insane. Local tradition says the state legislature voted permission based on a consensus that harm resulting from operating it was no issue — since the design was attempting the impossible (Wikipedia)
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Upper falls with Cedar Mtn. in the background
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This picture totally deserves a 5 because of the story behind it! I "moooooed" at the cow to get him to look up at the truck- then BAM photo taken!... 1 comment |
Linked From: Sutton
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Aaron Parks fought in the Revolutionary War.
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This is actually not from Conway, but a view of South Hadley from I-91 in Holyoke
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We were about 35ft from it on the other side of a pond. I was on full zoom. It was cool to find one there. He didn't move at all though.... 2 comments |
Linked From: Maritime Hammock Sanctuary
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Awesome view from M Point
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Main Street, Russell as seen from the summit of Shatterack Mountain.
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