Building of Cottage Farm Bridge, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8907-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384641

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Description

The image shows the construction of the Cottage Farm Bridge in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Workers are visible on a wooden platform, utilizing a crane to position a metal truss section. A boat is moored alongside the platform, and a body of water can be seen beneath the bridge structure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
derricks
workers
bodies of water
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013547
B-Series negative 8907-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.020.8907-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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