Footbridge over construction while lowering tracks through town, Natick, Massachusetts, 6417-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1895

GUSN

GUSN-383672

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Description

The image shows a wooden footbridge constructed over a construction site where tracks are being lowered through the town of Natick, Massachusetts. The bridge features stairs on both ends, allowing for pedestrian crossing above the area of construction. Buildings and utility poles can be seen in the background. Snow covers the ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

footbridges
railroads
construction (assembling)
snow (precipitation)
fences
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012573
B-Series negative 6417-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

PC015.002.380.6417-B

Places

Natick (Middlesex 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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