Bridge #70, east abutment, 8167-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383902

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified bridges and abutments
Bridge #70, east abutment, 8167-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified bridges and abutments

Description

The image shows the east abutment of Bridge #70, which is constructed of large stone blocks. A steel truss bridge extends from the abutment over a body of water below. On the hillside in the background, several utility poles are seen along with trees and sparse vegetation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012807
B-Series negative 8167-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.710.8167-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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