Construction of Greene Street arch bridge, buildings viewable along the street in the background, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6316-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383578

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Worcester - Bridges and abutments
Construction of Greene Street arch bridge, buildings viewable along the street in the background, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6316-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Worcester - Bridges and abutments

Description

The image depicts the construction of the Greene Street arch bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are large metal beams forming part of the bridge structure, with a construction worker situated between them. In the background, buildings can be seen along the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

arch bridges
construction (assembling)
buildings (structures)
exterior views
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012298
B-Series negative 6316-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

PC015.002.630.6316-B

Places

Worcester (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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