Bacon Street Bridge, southside during construction, New York, 10603-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382369

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Description

The image shows the construction site of the Bacon Street Bridge on the southside in New York. Visible in the scene are several workers standing among scaffolding and construction materials, including large stone blocks. A large piece of machinery, possibly a steam engine or similar equipment, is present in the foreground. One worker appears to be operating this machinery.

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Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
railroads
workers
cranes (equipment)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003518
B-Series negative 10603-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

PC015.002.790.10603-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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