Transportation over the Reach Ice (TRA.8)

Photos and descriptions of transportation when the Reach froze over

Ice boating was popular during the times when the Reach froze over.

Ice boating was popular during the times when the Reach froze over.

An ice boat or ice sled: Abbie and Helen Sargent are on the ice boat that is said to have gone to Brooklin and back (on the ice) in 7 minutes.  Isl Hooper is standing in this photo and Wynes Haskell is kneeling next to him.

An ice boat or ice sled: Abbie and Helen Sargent are on the ice boat that is said to have gone to Brooklin and back (on the ice) in 7 minutes.  Isl Hooper is standing in this photo and Wynes Haskell is kneeling next to him.

Herbert Hooper on the Reach ice in his Ford.

Herbert Hooper on the Reach ice in his Ford.

Herbert Hooper

Herbert Hooper

Sleigh riding on the Reach

Sleigh riding on the Reach