Temporary crossing over Westfield River, 6109-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383372

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Temporary crossing over Westfield River, 6109-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified scenery and views along tracks

Description

The image shows a temporary bridge crossing over the Westfield River. The bridge is constructed with wooden supports and a lattice framework. In the background, a house is visible behind the bridge structure, and snow covers the ground. Several people are standing on or near the bridge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
rivers
utility poles
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012091
B-Series negative 6109-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.760.6109-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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