Boylston Street bridge during construction, looking west, demolished to make way for Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston, Massachusetts, 8187-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383922

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Description

The image shows the Boylston Street bridge under construction, looking westward. It features railway tracks in the foreground, with the partially completed bridge structure extending over the tracks. Nearby buildings have visible signage, including "London Sales Agency" and "Horse Clipping." The bridge was demolished to make way for the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston, Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012827
B-Series negative 8187-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.090.8187-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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