Bridge #148, southeast corner, Becket, Massachusetts, 8028-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1905-05-25

GUSN

GUSN-383765

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
B - Miscellaneous locations
Bridge #148, southeast corner, Becket, Massachusetts, 8028-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - B - Miscellaneous locations

Description

The image shows the southeast corner of Bridge #148 in Becket, Massachusetts. The stone structure of the bridge is visible, with the shadow of the bridge's metal framework cast on the stonework. There is a waterway in the foreground with rocks scattered along the bank. Vegetation is visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
streams
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012668
B-Series negative 8028-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.060.8028-B

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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