Depicts the importance of the Great Lakes to the early settlements of America and to the industrial development of regions adjacent to them, Illustrates the role of the Lakes in transporting lumber, wheat, coal, and iron ore; and pictures typical fright carrying vessels. Emphasizes the significance of the Lakes to the prosperity of America and to the well being of her people.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321043
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Canada - Commerce
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Commerce
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Canada
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - United States
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Lakes - Description and travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Great Lakes - Historical geography
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Freight
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Commerce
History → Frontier and pioneer life
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)