Bridge #139, northeast wing looking south, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 8123-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383858

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Middlefield - Bridges
Bridge #139, northeast wing looking south, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 8123-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Middlefield - Bridges

Description

The image shows the north east wing of Bridge #139 in Middlefield, Massachusetts, looking south. The bridge is constructed of large stone blocks, forming a visible arch section on the right side. Two individuals are seen standing atop the structure, with a long measuring stick reaching down the side of the bridge. A tall wooden pole is positioned in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

arch bridges
men (male humans)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012762
B-Series negative 8123-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.350.8123-B

Places

Middlefield (Hampshire 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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