Bridge #420a, looking west over the North Adams Branch, Berkshire, Massachusetts, 6329-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1910-06-23

GUSN

GUSN-383591

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
B - Miscellaneous locations
Bridge #420a, looking west over the North Adams Branch, Berkshire, Massachusetts, 6329-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - B - Miscellaneous locations

Description

The image shows Bridge #420a, stretching over a broad embankment with railings on both sides. Visible in the background is a hilly, forested area. A utility pole is positioned beside the bridge, and the rough, uneven terrain below is covered with rocks and sparse vegetation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

roads
bridges (built works)
fences
railroads
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012311
B-Series negative 6329-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

PC015.002.060.6329-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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