Construction of the Green Street bridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6396-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1912

GUSN

GUSN-383651

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Description

The image depicts the construction of the Green Street bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several workers are visible on the bridge, which is under construction, surrounded by wooden frameworks and rail tracks. Buildings and a smokestack are seen in the background, along with various construction materials scattered around the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012552
B-Series negative 6396-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

PC015.002.630.6396-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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