Bridge #92, under construction, West Brimfield, Brimfield, Massachusetts, 6205-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910

GUSN

GUSN-383467

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Description

The image shows Bridge #92 under construction in West Brimfield, Brimfield, Massachusetts. Several workers are present, working on a large steel truss section being positioned on the railway tracks by overhead wooden cranes. The landscape in the background features rolling hills and fields.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
workers
hills
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012187
B-Series negative 6205-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

PC015.002.060.6205-B

Date Notes

Created month: 08

Places

West Brimfield (Hampden 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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