Retaining wall of Broadway Bridge, east side, Boston, Massachusetts, 6338-B

Description

The image depicts the retaining wall of the Broadway Bridge on the east side in Boston, Massachusetts. The wall is constructed of large, rectangular stones. Above the wall is a decorative metal railing with ornate patterns. In the foreground, there are several sets of metal wheels connected by axles.

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Descriptive Terms

retaining walls
bridges (built works)
railings (balustrades)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012320
B-Series negative 6338-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

PC015.002.090.6338-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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Retaining wall of Broadway Bridge, east side, Boston, Massachusetts, 6338-B

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