Bridge #131A, front of south abutment, Chester, Massachusetts, 8112-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383847

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Chester
Bridge #131A, front of south abutment, Chester, Massachusetts, 8112-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Chester

Description

The image depicts the front of the south abutment of Bridge #131A in Chester, Massachusetts. The abutment is constructed from large, rectangular stone blocks and is positioned next to railroad tracks. In the background, there is a hillside with trees, and a building is visible to the right, along with a wagon.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012751
B-Series negative 8112-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.190.8112-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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