Bridge #149, Becket, Massachusetts, 8003-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1903

GUSN

GUSN-383741

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
B - Miscellaneous locations
Bridge #149, Becket, Massachusetts, 8003-B
(current record)

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - B - Miscellaneous locations

Description

The image depicts a section of Bridge #149 in Becket, Massachusetts. Visible is a stone abutment supporting a steel structure with riveted connections. A tripod is positioned in the foreground near the abutment. The backdrop includes part of a building with windows and shutters.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
surveying instruments
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012642
B-Series negative 8003-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.060.8003-B

Date Notes

Created month: 07

Places

Becket (Berkshire 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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