Franklin Street bridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6427-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1913

GUSN

GUSN-383682

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Worcester - Bridges and abutments
Franklin Street bridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6427-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Worcester - Bridges and abutments

Description

The image shows the Franklin Street bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts. The bridge extends over a road with visible streetcar tracks. A utility pole stands on the left, and a sign for "Howard Brothers Mfg." is seen above the bridge. Leafless trees are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
streets
tracks (transit system elements)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012583
B-Series negative 6427-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

PC015.002.630.6427-B

Date Notes

Created month: 12

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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