Details of stone bonding in bridge abutment, Cordaville, Southborough, Massachusetts, 6062-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383325

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Description

The image shows the detailed stone bonding in the abutment of a bridge located in Cordaville, Southborough, Massachusetts. The abutment is constructed using roughly rectangular stones of varying sizes, stacked in a staggered pattern. A metal rod and beams are visible at the top of the structure, possibly part of a framework or scaffolding.

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Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
stone (rock)
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012044
B-Series negative 6062-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

PC015.002.520.6062-B

Places

Southborough (Worcester 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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