Construction of Beacon Street Bridge over tracks, now removed and new bridge spans tracks and Mass. Turnpike, Boston, Mass., 10577-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382344

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Description

The image shows the construction of the Beacon Street Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. The bridge structure consists of metal trusses and beams. There are visible railroad tracks beneath the bridge. A large pipe runs along the left side of the structure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
railroads
construction (assembling)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003492
B-Series negative 10577-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.090.10577-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk 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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