Jewett Avenue bridge construction, 8061-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383798

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified bridges and abutments
Jewett Avenue bridge construction, 8061-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified bridges and abutments

Description

The image depicts the construction site of the Jewett Avenue bridge. Several workers are visible standing on the wooden and metal framework of the bridge. In the background, there is a large industrial building with signage for "The Chase & Baker Company," known for manufacturing pianos.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
workers
factories (structures)
industrial buildings
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012701
B-Series negative 8061-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.710.8061-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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