Bridge #138, one of the original stone bridges built in 1840, Chester, Massachusetts, 8496-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384269

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Chester
Bridge #138, one of the original stone bridges built in 1840, Chester, Massachusetts, 8496-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Chester

Description

The image shows Bridge #138, one of the original stone bridges built in 1840, located in Chester, Massachusetts. The bridge is constructed of stone and features a large arch. In the foreground, a stream flows over rocks, surrounded by trees and foliage.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
culverts
streams
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013136
B-Series negative 8496-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.190.8496-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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