Park bridge, over muddy river in Back Bay, Boston, Massachusetts, 6218-B

Description

The image depicts a stone bridge spanning a muddy river in Back Bay, Boston, Massachusetts. The bridge has an arch design and is flanked by leafless trees and shrubbery on both sides. A lamppost is visible on the left side of the bridge.

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Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
parks (recreation areas)
rivers
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012200
B-Series negative 6218-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

PC015.002.090.6218-B

Places

Back Bay (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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Park bridge, over muddy river in Back Bay, Boston, Massachusetts, 6218-B

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