Bridge #131A, rear of south abutment, Chester, Massachusetts, 8113-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383848

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Description

The image depicts the rear of the south abutment of Bridge #131A in Chester, Massachusetts. The structure is made of stone, comprised of large, irregularly shaped blocks. In the background, there are railroad tracks and a person is visible near the right side of the image. The surrounding area includes rocky terrain and some vegetation.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
abutments
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012752
B-Series negative 8113-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.190.8113-B

Places

Chester (Hampden 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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