Detail of support for tracks at Brook Street, Faneuil during construction of bridge, Brighton, Boston, Mass., 10614-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382379

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Description

The image displays a detailed view of the support structures for tracks at Brook Street amidst the construction of a bridge in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The supports consist of vertical and diagonal wooden beams. A worker can be seen on the left side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
beams (supporting equipment)
bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003529
B-Series negative 10614-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

PC015.002.150.10614-B

Places

Brighton (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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