Unidentified railroad bridge, showing workers, 10632-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1907-09-30

GUSN

GUSN-382397

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified bridges and abutments
Unidentified railroad bridge, showing workers, 10632-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified bridges and abutments

Description

The image shows an unidentified railroad bridge with several workers standing beneath it. The bridge is constructed with large timber supports. The workers are positioned in the foreground, and the ground appears to be uneven and covered in dirt and rocks. Trees can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003547
B-Series negative 10632-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative,

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.710.10632-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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