Masonry work of Bridge #129, Chester, Mass., 10583-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1906-05-23

GUSN

GUSN-382349

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Chester
Masonry work of Bridge #129, Chester, Mass., 10583-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Chester

Description

The image shows the masonry work of Bridge #129 in Chester, Massachusetts. The structure is composed of large stone blocks forming the bridge's support, with some metal components visible above. There is a pile of rocks and soil in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
masonry
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003498
B-Series negative 10583-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.190.10583-B

Places

Chester (Hampden 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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