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1. Coral Sand Flat Back of Landing Beach, Wreck Bay Chatham Island
- Description:
- Taken by Alexander Agassiz in 1891, this view of Puerto Chico is one of the few images of the warehouse area in existence. Behind the tress to the left can be seen the jetty into Wreck Bay, and an awaiting schooner. The barrels in front show articles of conveyance for export and import. The warehouse and lighthouse are located to the right.
- Abstract:
- Hacienda El Progreso; Manuel J. Cobos
- Subjects:
- Galapagos Islands; San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Stores-Retail; Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (Galapagos Islands)
- Subjects Facet:
- Galapagos Islands; San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Stores-Retail; Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (Galapagos Islands)
- Creator:
- Dr. Peter W. Stahl
- Publisher:
- University of Victoria Libraries
- Contributors:
- Dr.Peter W. Stahl
- Date:
- 1891
- Date searchable:
- 1891
- Date searchable:
- 1891
- Genre:
- Photographic Print; Digital image
- Genre Facet:
- Photographic Print; Digital image
- Rights:
- Copyright
- Location(s):
- El Progreso (Galapagos Islands)
- Location(s) Facet:
- El Progreso (Galapagos Islands)
- Date Digitized:
- 2019
- Commentary:
- Agassiz, A. (1892-1893) Reports on the Dredging Operations off the West Coast of Central America to the Galapagos, etc. by the U.S. Fish Commission Steamer "Albatross" Bull Mus Comp Zool 23: 1-90 Plate XV; also NARA 22-FA-91
2. Chatham Island c. 1930s
- Description:
- This photograph was taken during the visit of the US Fish Commisiion steamer Albatross by Alexander Agassiz, possibly in 1891. The background vegetation clearly shows the cleared fields of fenced pasturage. This house appears in the background of an associated image.
- Abstract:
- Hacienda El Progreso;
- Subjects:
- Galapagos Islands; San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Villages
- Subjects Facet:
- Galapagos Islands; San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Villages
- Creator:
- Dr. Peter W. Stahl
- Publisher:
- University of Victoria Libraries
- Contributors:
- Dr.Peter W. Stahl
- Date:
- 1891
- Date searchable:
- 1891
- Date searchable:
- 1891
- Genre:
- Photographic Print; Digital image
- Genre Facet:
- Photographic Print; Digital image
- Rights:
- Copyright
- Location(s):
- El Progreso (Galapagos Islands)
- Location(s) Facet:
- El Progreso (Galapagos Islands)
- Date Digitized:
- 2019
- Commentary:
- Alexander Agassiz's Expedition and Other Images Collection, Ernst Mayr Library of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard via.lib.harvard.edu