Bridge #36, tearing out and replacing of old arch, Natick, Massachusetts, 8029-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-11-16

GUSN

GUSN-383766

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Description

The image depicts the construction site at Bridge #36 in Natick, Massachusetts, where the old arch is being torn out and replaced. Visible are railway tracks and workers engaged in construction activities, with a crane lifting heavy materials. The background shows a sparsely wooded area and utility poles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
arch bridges
construction (assembling)
cranes (equipment)
workers
boxcars
rivers
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012669
B-Series negative 8029-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.380.8029-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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