Lowering of tracks, south abutment of Washington Street bridge during construction, Natick, Mass., 10604-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382370

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Description

The image depicts the construction site at the south abutment of the Washington Street bridge in Natick, Massachusetts. Workers are engaged in lowering tracks, surrounded by wooden support structures and piles of earth and stone. Several men are visible, some in work clothes standing on the construction site, while others in more formal attire observe from a higher vantage point.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
abutments
construction (assembling)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003519
B-Series negative 10604-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

PC015.002.380.10604-B

Places

Natick (Middlesex 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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