Construction of the Triple Arch over muddy water in the fenway, demolished after construction of the Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston, Massachusetts, 6195-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383457

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Description

The image depicts the construction of the Triple Arch over muddy water in the Fenway area of Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are workers on top of the partially built stone arches. The site shows construction materials and scaffolding with water passing beneath the structure. This arch was later demolished after the construction of the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Details

Descriptive Terms

arch bridges
construction (assembling)
workers
bodies of water
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012177
B-Series negative 6195-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

PC015.002.090.6195-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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