Bridge on Chester & Becket railroad, Chester, Massachusetts, 6422-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1897-06-17

GUSN

GUSN-383677

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Chester
Bridge on Chester & Becket railroad, Chester, Massachusetts, 6422-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Chester

Description

The image depicts a bridge on the Chester & Becket railroad in Chester, Massachusetts. The bridge features wooden trestle construction with cross-bracing. It crosses over a stone abutment, with surrounding trees and a rocky terrain visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
trestles (bridges)
railroads
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012578
B-Series negative 6422-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

PC015.002.190.6422-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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