Bridge and abutment, probably in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, 6068-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383331

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified bridges and abutments
Bridge and abutment, probably in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, 6068-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified bridges and abutments

Description

The image shows a stone bridge and abutment, likely located in the Berkshires, Massachusetts. The structure is surrounded by dense vegetation, including trees and bushes. A sloped area with grass and scattered plants is visible in the foreground, along with a wooden post and wire fencing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
fences
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012050
B-Series negative 6068-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.710.6068-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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