Forgotten Treaures #8: BROOK TROUT FISHING-1902

http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z4E623CBC

Anybody recognize the setting?

Wolfgang

"Wolfgang" wrote ...
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z4E623CBC

Anybody recognize the setting?

Wolfgang


No clue on the setting (tho I'd guess it's yooper-esque), but that sure is a
nice find.

Dan
....didja see the guy in the background almost wipe out?

On 3/3/06 11:21 AM, in article , "Wolfgang"
wrote:

http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z4E623CBC

Anybody recognize the setting?

No, but I think that chap's been borrowing my tweed jacket!

The description says filmed at (along?) the "Grand Trunk RR", which led me
to this:

http://www.t-one.net/~bessey/GrandTrunk.html

So, the line ran between Detroit and Grand Haven. Potentially the Grand
River? I don't know that area very well, perhaps Wayne could chime in. I'm
guessing whichever river it is doesn't have brook trout in it any more.

Bill

On Fri, 3 Mar 2006 10:21:35 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote:

http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z4E623CBC

Anybody recognize the setting?

Wolfgang

Fantastic!

g.c.

"William Claspy" wrote in message
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On 3/3/06 11:21 AM, in article , "Wolfgang"
wrote:

http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z4E623CBC

Anybody recognize the setting?

No, but I think that chap's been borrowing my tweed jacket!

The description says filmed at (along?) the "Grand Trunk RR", which led me
to this:

http://www.t-one.net/~bessey/GrandTrunk.html

So, the line ran between Detroit and Grand Haven. Potentially the Grand
River? I don't know that area very well, perhaps Wayne could chime in.
I'm
guessing whichever river it is doesn't have brook trout in it any more.



Looking at this:
http://www.memoriallibrary.com/Trans/RRGaz/CGT/map.htm
I'd be surprised if we ever identified that river. There are a lot of little
streams in the Grand Trunk RR network.

--riverman

"riverman" wrote in message ...

"William Claspy" wrote in message
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On 3/3/06 11:21 AM, in article , "Wolfgang"
wrote:

http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z4E623CBC

Anybody recognize the setting?

No, but I think that chap's been borrowing my tweed jacket!

The description says filmed at (along?) the "Grand Trunk RR", which led
me
to this:

http://www.t-one.net/~bessey/GrandTrunk.html

So, the line ran between Detroit and Grand Haven. Potentially the Grand
River? I don't know that area very well, perhaps Wayne could chime in.
I'm
guessing whichever river it is doesn't have brook trout in it any more.



Looking at this:
http://www.memoriallibrary.com/Trans/RRGaz/CGT/map.htm
I'd be surprised if we ever identified that river. There are a lot of
little streams in the Grand Trunk RR network.

I love old maps!

Bill's find was interesting but, while brookies in the southern half of
Michigan's lower peninsula as late as 1902 seems plausible, it doesn't
strike me as very likely. This map opens up many VERY likely
possibilities.....places where brookies are still common today.

There isn't much to go on here but judging by the size of the stream (lots
of open space visible), the exposed rock, the gentlemanly attire, and the
prevalence of coniferous trees, I'm guessing someplace further north and
east.....some traditional northeastern holy water. Of course, identifying
the precise spot IS virtually impossible.....unless someone happens to
recognize it. There's a pretty good chance that it looks very much the same
today as it did a century ago.


Incidentally, the Library of Congress has an extensive collection of
downloadable digitized maps he

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/L...?category=Maps

This is just part of a much larger multi-media collection:

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html

And ALL of this is just a minuscule part of one of the most awesome websites
around, the official web portal of the United States government:

http://www.firstgov.gov/

Wolfgang

On 3/3/06 1:21 PM, in article , "Wolfgang"
wrote:

Looking at this:
http://www.memoriallibrary.com/Trans/RRGaz/CGT/map.htm
I'd be surprised if we ever identified that river. There are a lot of
little streams in the Grand Trunk RR network.

I love old maps!

Bill's find was interesting but, while brookies in the southern half of
Michigan's lower peninsula as late as 1902 seems plausible, it doesn't
strike me as very likely. This map opens up many VERY likely
possibilities.....places where brookies are still common today.

It just got even more difficult, I'm sorry to say. Don't know why I didn't
check Wiki to begin with, but this map, and more information about the Grand
Funk, er Trunk, railroad is there.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:1885_GT.jpg

Lots and LOTS of brookie water there. What, most of eastern Canada, VT, NH,
Maine, Michigan, Wisconsin, Alberta...

Bill

Wolfgang wrote:

I love old maps!

I love new ones, too. :-) And Google Earth.

Incidentally, the Library of Congress has an extensive collection of
downloadable digitized maps he

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/L...?category=Maps

Ah, so I guess you've already seen the great maps they have of the
Smokies?

This is just part of a much larger multi-media collection:

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html

And ALL of this is just a minuscule part of one of the most awesome websites
around, the official web portal of the United States government:

http://www.firstgov.gov/

That's pretty much heaven for a librarian.


Chuck Vance (or a librarian wannabe like yourself :-)

"William Claspy" wrote in message
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It just got even more difficult, I'm sorry to say. Don't know why I
didn't
check Wiki to begin with, but this map, and more information about the
Grand
Funk, er Trunk, railroad is there.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:1885_GT.jpg

Lots and LOTS of brookie water there. What, most of eastern Canada, VT,
NH,
Maine, Michigan, Wisconsin, Alberta...

I downloaded the high resolution version. Started looking near my house.
I've gotten as far as Hampton Ave. and 105th street. Haven't seen anything
that looks like the right spot yet. Will keep you posted.

Wolfgang

"Conan The Librarian" wrote in message
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Wolfgang wrote:

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/L...?category=Maps

Ah, so I guess you've already seen the great maps they have of the
Smokies?

Nah. Somewhat ironically, I suppose, every time I look at that stuff I just
sort of start to wander around and end up getting lost.

http://www.firstgov.gov/

That's pretty much heaven for a librarian.


Chuck Vance (or a librarian wannabe like yourself :-)

*******! You promised you wouldn't tell!

Wolfgang
sshhh!