Building an overpass for a railroad, Northborough, Massachusetts, 28697-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388368

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Description

The image shows a group of workers engaged in the construction of an overpass for a railroad in Northborough, Massachusetts. In the foreground, individuals are operating machinery and tools, while in the background, two men stand atop a large stone structure composed of rectangular blocks. Smoke can be seen rising in the distance, and trees line the horizon.

Details

Descriptive Terms

overpasses
construction (assembling)
workers
railroads
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010323
A-Series negative 28697-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1928

Reference Code

PC029.001.003.004.28697-A

Places

Northborough (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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