Cambridge Street bridge during construction, houses in background, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6414-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383669

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Description

The image shows the Cambridge Street bridge under construction in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, several railway tracks and a small wooden structure are visible. Two workers can be seen near the tracks. Behind the construction site, houses and utility poles are present in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
abutments
railroads
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012570
B-Series negative 6414-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.020.6414-B

Places

Allston (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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