Bridge #70, west abutment, 8168-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383903

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified bridges and abutments
Bridge #70, west abutment, 8168-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 west abutment of Bridge #70. The structure features a large stone foundation supporting a metal bridge with prominent crisscrossing beams. In the background, utility poles and buildings are visible, including one with a tower-like structure. The bridge spans over a body of water.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
rivers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012808
B-Series negative 8168-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.710.8168-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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