Bridge #97, Palmer, Massachusetts, 8147-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1904-06-10

GUSN

GUSN-383882

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
N-P - Miscellaneous locations
Bridge #97, Palmer, Massachusetts, 8147-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - N-P - Miscellaneous locations

Description

The image shows Bridge #97 in Palmer, Massachusetts. This structure consists of a metal beam truss supported by stone piers. In the background, there are residential houses and a train car visible, along with some utility poles. The foreground features grassy terrain and foliage.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
railroads
boxcars
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012786
B-Series negative 8147-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.370.8147-B

Places

Palmer (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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