Bridge #139, general view looking west, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 8790-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384524

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Description

The image shows a general view looking west of Bridge #139 in Middlefield, Massachusetts. Two sets of railway tracks curve to the left, bordered by overgrown vegetation and trees on both sides. Two individuals are visible near the tracks on the right, standing by a surveying instrument. The background features a hillside covered with trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
surveyors
hills
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013430
B-Series negative 8790-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

PC015.002.350.8790-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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