Bacon Street Bridge, northside during construction, New York, 10602-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382368

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
New York
Bacon Street Bridge, northside during construction, New York, 10602-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - New York

Description

The image shows the north side of Bacon Street Bridge under construction in New York. Large stone blocks are being arranged as part of the bridge structure. Several workers can be seen on the site, with some standing on the stones and others seated nearby. A wooden trestle and a railcar with "6019 B.A." marked on it are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003517
B-Series negative 10602-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

PC015.002.790.10602-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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