Bridge #400, south abutment from under bridge, Winchendon, Massachusetts, 8895-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1903

GUSN

GUSN-384629

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Winchendon
Bridge #400, south abutment from under bridge, Winchendon, Massachusetts, 8895-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Winchendon

Description

The image depicts the south abutment of Bridge #400 from beneath the bridge in Winchendon, Massachusetts. The abutment is constructed from large, roughly cut stone blocks stacked in a staggered pattern. Above the stonework, metal beams are visible supporting the bridge deck. The ground below the structure appears uneven, with some exposed soil and rocks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
roads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013535
B-Series negative 8895-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.610.8895-B

Places

Winchendon (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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