Bridge #36, tearing out and replacing of old arch, Natick, Massachusetts, 8030-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1907-11-16

GUSN

GUSN-383767

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Natick
Bridge #36, tearing out and replacing of old arch, Natick, Massachusetts, 8030-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Natick

Description

The image shows a group of workers engaged in the process of tearing out an old arch as part of bridge reconstruction activities in Natick, Massachusetts. Several men are holding tools and standing around the partially demolished bridge arch. The construction site features wooden supports, scattered rubble, and a barrel in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

arch bridges
construction (assembling)
workers
barrels (containers)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012670
B-Series negative 8030-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.380.8030-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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