Support for tracks at Faneuil during construction of bridge, Boston, Massachusetts, 6235-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383497

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Description

The image shows a construction site in Boston, Massachusetts, featuring a support structure for tracks at Faneuil during the building of a bridge. Several workers are present on and around the structure. A wooden framework supports the tracks and a cart with a horse is visible in the foreground. The site is surrounded by dirt and construction-related materials.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
workers
carts
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012217
B-Series negative 6235-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

PC015.002.120.6235-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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