Bridge #148 over the Westfield River, Becket, Massachusetts, 8086-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1904-09-29

GUSN

GUSN-383822

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
B - Miscellaneous locations
Bridge #148 over the Westfield River, Becket, Massachusetts, 8086-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 #148 spanning the Westfield River in Becket, Massachusetts. The bridge is a metal truss structure supported by stone abutments. The surrounding landscape includes rocky banks and tree-covered hills.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012725
B-Series negative 8086-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.060.8086-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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