View of unidentified bridge, 8944-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384678

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified bridges and abutments
View of unidentified bridge, 8944-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 group of workers on a metal, truss-structured bridge. The bridge supports railway tracks. In the background, there is a building with a clock tower partially obscured by trees, and utility poles line the surrounding area. Another bridge is visible in the background over the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013584
B-Series negative 8944-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

PC015.002.710.8944-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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