Bridge #131, west abutment, Chester, Massachusetts, 8877-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1903

GUSN

GUSN-384611

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Description

The image depicts the west abutment of Bridge #131 in Chester, Massachusetts. It shows a sturdy stone structure supporting the bridge, with a body of water flowing underneath and surrounding natural foliage. The underside of the bridge is visible with its metal framework.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013517
B-Series negative 8877-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.190.8877-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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