Construction of St. Mary Street Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts, 8034-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383771

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Description

The image shows the construction of the St. Mary Street Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are steel beams forming the framework of the bridge. In the background, there are residential buildings and some trees. A man is seen standing on the right side of the image, near a decorative railing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012674
B-Series negative 8034-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.090.8034-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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