Construction, 10531-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382299

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.
Construction, 10531-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.

Description

The image depicts a construction site where workers are engaged in activity amidst large rocks and logs. A cloud of steam or smoke is visible, and there are structures made of logs on the sides. Trees and power lines are seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

construction (assembling)
rubble concrete
lumber
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003446
B-Series negative 10531-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

PC015.002.720.10531-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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