Bridge #163, showing saltbox house in background, Dalton, Massachusetts, 6214-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-10-08

GUSN

GUSN-383476

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Description

The image shows Bridge #163 in Dalton, Massachusetts. The bridge is constructed with stone abutments and a horizontal beam. In the background, a saltbox house is visible, characterized by its distinct sloping roofline. A dirt road runs under the bridge and telephone poles are present on the right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
roads
railroads
saltbox houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012196
B-Series negative 6214-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

PC015.002.200.6214-B

Places

Dalton (Berkshire 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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