McCabe's derrick removing old overhead footbridge, Pittsfield, Mass., 10443-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-12-02

GUSN

GUSN-382212

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Description

The image shows a derrick, with the name "McCabe's," involved in the removal of an old overhead footbridge in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The scene includes workers on and around the structure, with tracks and a locomotive visible, emitting steam. Utility poles line the right side of the image against a backdrop of hills and infrastructure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
footbridges
derricks
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003359
B-Series negative 10443-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.470.10443-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Cranes, derricks, etc.
Footbridges

Description Level

Item

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