Bridge #218, position c, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5476-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382760

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Description

The image depicts Bridge #218, positioned over a set of railroad tracks in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The bridge is constructed of wood and stone and is surrounded by grassy embankments. Telephone poles are visible on both sides of the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
fences
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011480
B-Series negative 5476-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.470.5476-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire 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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