Bridge #135, east of Middlefield near Chester, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 5466-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1904-08-25

GUSN

GUSN-382750

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Description

The image depicts Bridge #135, located east of Middlefield near Chester, Massachusetts. A railroad track curves to the left, and a person stands near the edge of the track, possibly conducting measurements. To the right, a river flows between dense vegetation and rocky banks. A telegraph pole is also visible near the track.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
streams
men (male humans)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011470
B-Series negative 5466-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

PC015.002.350.5466-B

Places

Middlefield (Hampshire 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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