Bridge #131, Chester, Mass., 10707-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1903

GUSN

GUSN-382472

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Chester
Bridge #131, Chester, Mass., 10707-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Chester

Description

The image depicts Bridge #131 in Chester, Massachusetts. The bridge features a metal truss design and spans over a body of water with a stone abutment visible at one end. Rocky terrain and hills can also be observed in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003622
B-Series negative 10707-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.190.10707-B

Places

Chester (Hampden 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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