Construction of Beacon Street Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts, 6335-B

Description

The image shows the construction of the Beacon Street Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are structural beams and tracks, with an intricate metal railing on the left side and tall, lattice-like girders to the right. In the background, a building and utility poles are visible.

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Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
rivers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012317
B-Series negative 6335-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

PC015.002.090.6335-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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Construction of Beacon Street Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts, 6335-B

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