Bridge #324 over Broad Canal, Grand Junction Branch, East Cambridge, Cambridge, 6204-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383466

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Description

The image depicts Bridge #324 over Broad Canal on the Grand Junction Branch in East Cambridge, Cambridge. Visible elements include the railroad tracks running over the wooden bridge structure, supported by large beams and cables. Industrial buildings and utility poles line the sides of the tracks, and a water tower is visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
railroads
buildings (structures)
exterior views
water towers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012186
B-Series negative 6204-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

PC015.002.180.6204-B

Places

East Cambridge (Cambridge, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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