Bridge abutment, 8938-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384672

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified bridges and abutments
Bridge abutment, 8938-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 a stone bridge abutment supporting a covered wooden bridge. The stone structure is composed of large blocks, and there is snow visible around the base. The underside of the wooden bridge includes beams and other structural elements.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013578
B-Series negative 8938-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.710.8938-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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