Bridge #133, Chester, Massachusetts, 8882-B

Search Collections

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1903-07-31

GUSN

GUSN-384616

You can find this within

Browse Collection

Description

The image depicts the masonry abutment of Bridge #133 in Chester, Massachusetts. It shows a close-up view of the stone structure with a metal bridge frame above. A measuring rod and tripod are visible beside the stonework, surrounded by vegetation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013522
B-Series negative 8882-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

PC015.002.190.8882-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

Reparative Language in Collections Records

Historic New England is committed to implementing reparative language description for existing collections and creating respectful and inclusive language description for new collections. If you encounter language in Historic England's Collections Access Portal that is harmful or offensive, or you find materials that would benefit from a content warning, please contact info@historicnewengland.org.

Loading Loading...