What do your photos share about the history of Somerset?
- My photos share the comparison between the past and present day as well as the comparison between nature and man-made buildings/materials around Somerset. These photos help show that the history of Somerset is still prevalent in the society around today. Somerset was a town that lived off of its water resource, using it for transportation, fishing, trading, etc. Some of my pictures focus on the water surrounding the town.
Who or what are some of the people, industries, places or events that have transformed Somerset or Berkley through the years?
- The Slade family was important figures to the town of Somerset. They set up the Slade's Ferry which went through the Taunton River and connected Somerset to Fall River. Johnathan Bowers also was an important figure in the shipbuilding industry in the past history of Somerset. The historic Main Street was where most of the influential families of Somerset lived.
How are they "visible" or documented in your photos?
- Henry Bowers house built by his father, Jonathan, is in one of the photos portrayed. There is also a picture of the gravestone for Abigail Slade.
- My photos share the comparison between the past and present day as well as the comparison between nature and man-made buildings/materials around Somerset. These photos help show that the history of Somerset is still prevalent in the society around today. Somerset was a town that lived off of its water resource, using it for transportation, fishing, trading, etc. Some of my pictures focus on the water surrounding the town.
Who or what are some of the people, industries, places or events that have transformed Somerset or Berkley through the years?
- The Slade family was important figures to the town of Somerset. They set up the Slade's Ferry which went through the Taunton River and connected Somerset to Fall River. Johnathan Bowers also was an important figure in the shipbuilding industry in the past history of Somerset. The historic Main Street was where most of the influential families of Somerset lived.
How are they "visible" or documented in your photos?
- Henry Bowers house built by his father, Jonathan, is in one of the photos portrayed. There is also a picture of the gravestone for Abigail Slade.