19th Century Brick Making Operation in the White Mountains in New Hampshire

While recently researching the history of lead glazed earthenware production in the White Mountains in New Hampshire, I learned about this wonderful painting from historian, Bob Cottrell at the Conway, New Hampshire Historical Society. The artist is unknown, but the subject of this painting is fascinating, seeing that it illustrates a nineteenth century brick making operation along the Saco River in the White Mountains. Pictured in the background is Cathedral Ledge and the Saco River Valley.

To my knowledge, the identity of this business is unknown today, proving that there is still much to be learned about the domestic clay industry before 1900. Although, this operation may be responsible for some of the nineteenth century brick structures that were built in the North Conway area in the 1800s.

Brick Making Business in the White Mountains

19th Century Painting Depicting a Brick Making Operation in the White Mountains in NH

The Business is Illustrated Along the Saco River with Cathedral Ledge in the Background

The Artist is Unknown

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Photo Courtesy: Private New England Collection

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