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Description:
Available for acquisition is a rare, original 1830 U.S. House of Representatives document regarding the proposed construction of the Buzzard and Barnstable Bay Canal (later known as the Cape Cod Canal).
This primary source document was printed by order of the House of Representatives and provides in-depth technical details from the Board of Internal Improvement. It is an essential piece for collectors of New England historical ephemera, canal history, or early American civil engineering records.
Document Details: 21st Congress, 1st Session, House Doc. No. 54.
Content: Extensive data on proposed routes, topographical surveys, water supply analysis, and itemized construction cost estimates.
Condition: This vintage, original printed document shows signs of age-appropriate toning and handling, reflecting its historical significance.
