Construction of Southbridge Street bridge abutments, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6400-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1911

GUSN

GUSN-383655

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Description

The image shows the construction site of the Southbridge Street bridge abutments in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several workers are present, engaged in construction activities among wooden supports and earthworks. A large building with a tower is visible in the background. There are utility poles and a partially visible road alongside the construction site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
construction (assembling)
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012556
B-Series negative 6400-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

PC015.002.630.6400-B

Date Notes

Created month: 10

Places

Worcester (Worcester 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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