New Haven Railroad Bridge at Roxbury Crossing, Boston, Mass., 10639-B

Description

The image depicts the New Haven Railroad Bridge at Roxbury Crossing in Boston, Massachusetts. The bridge arches over a cobblestone street where several people are walking. The bridge's structure includes vertical supports and an overhead spanning section. A few utility poles are visible along the sidewalk.

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Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
tracks (transit system elements)
grade crossings
storefronts
automobiles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003554
B-Series negative 10639-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.090.10639-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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New Haven Railroad Bridge at Roxbury Crossing, Boston, Mass., 10639-B

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