Woodlawn Avenue Bridge, 8018-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1891

GUSN

GUSN-383755

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified bridges and abutments
Woodlawn Avenue Bridge, 8018-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 the Woodlawn Avenue Bridge, specifically the stone abutment supporting the structure. The bridge deck is visible above, constructed with metal supports and wooden railings. There is a sloped embankment leading up to the bridge, partially covered with snow, and a wooden fence runs parallel to it. Leafless trees are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
abutments
fences
trees
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012657
B-Series negative 8018-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.710.8018-B

Date Notes

Created month: 03

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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