Boylston Street bridge, now replaced by new bridge over tracks and Massachusetts Turnpike, Police and Fire Station in foreground, Boston, Massachusetts, 6128-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383390

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Description

The image depicts Boylston Street Bridge, which has since been replaced by a new bridge over train tracks and the Massachusetts Turnpike. In the foreground, there is a large brick building identified as a Police and Fire Station. The building features arched windows and doorways. The street is empty and extends into the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
bridges (built works)
police stations
fire stations
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012110
B-Series negative 6128-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

PC015.002.090.6128-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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