Bridge #144, east abutment, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 8131-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1903

GUSN

GUSN-383866

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Middlefield - Bridges
Bridge #144, east abutment, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 8131-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Middlefield - Bridges

Description

The image depicts the east abutment of Bridge #144 in Middlefield, Massachusetts. Visible are the stone and concrete structures supporting the bridge, with rocks and soil surrounding the base. The bridge itself appears to have a steel framework.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012770
B-Series negative 8131-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.350.8131-B

Date Notes

Created month: 03

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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