Chain Bridge over the Merrimack River, Amesbury, Massachusetts, H-1001a

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1896

GUSN

GUSN-378423

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Massachusetts
Amesbury
Chain Bridge over the Merrimack River, Amesbury, Massachusetts, H-1001a
(current record)

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts
    - Amesbury
      - Exterior view of the Macy-Colby House, Amesbury, Massachusetts, H-1000b
      - Chain Bridge over the Merrimack River, Amesbury, Massachusetts, H-1001a (current record)
      - Chain Bridge over the Merrimack River, Amesbury, Massachusetts, H-1001b
      - Chain Bridge over the Merrimack River, Amesbury, Massachusetts, H-1001c
      - Exterior view of the John Greenleaf Whittier House, Amesbury, Massachusetts, H-1002

Description

The image depicts the Chain Bridge spanning across the Merrimack River in Amesbury, Massachusetts. The bridge is a suspension type with stone towers supporting the cables. Large rocks and sparse vegetation are visible along the riverbank in the foreground. Trees line the opposite shore.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
suspension bridges
rivers
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP007952
Halliday negative H-1001a

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.001.H-1001a

Places

Amesbury (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative has a portion of the left side broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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