Amherst Street bridge construction, Buffalo, New York, 8165-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383900

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Description

The image shows the construction of the Amherst Street bridge in Buffalo, New York. Numerous metal beams and supports are visible, forming the framework of the bridge. In the background, several houses and utility poles can be seen. Workers are present on the bridge, engaged in the construction process.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
men (male humans)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012805
B-Series negative 8165-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.790.8165-B

Places

Buffalo (Erie county, New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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