Chelsea Street bridge, south approach, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8892-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384626

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Description

The image shows the south approach of the Chelsea Street Bridge in East Boston, Massachusetts. The bridge structure is supported by metal beams and sits atop stone foundations. A person in a coat and hat stands beneath the structure, and there is signage partially visible in the background. Rubble is scattered on the ground nearby.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
beams (structural elements)
boxcars
men (male humans)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013532
B-Series negative 8892-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

PC015.002.210.8892-B

Places

East Boston (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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