Boylston Street Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts, 8106-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383842

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Description

The image depicts a section of the Boylston Street Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a close-up view of the stone structure, highlighting the detailed masonry of the bridge's wall. A railing is visible on top of the bridge and part of the bridge's framework is evident.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012745
B-Series negative 8106-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.090.8106-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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