Central Massachusetts Railroad (later Boston & Maine), train shown on bridge, Bondsville, Palmer, Massachusetts, 8581-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384314

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Description

The image shows a train traveling on a bridge, identified as part of the Central Massachusetts Railroad, later Boston & Maine, in Bondsville, Palmer, Massachusetts. Several people are visible on the bridge next to the train. The bridge is elevated on tall metal supports, with a river below and a few individuals standing on the ground and near the tracks.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
trains (vehicle groupings)
rolling stock
rivers
workers
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013221
B-Series negative 8581-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.370.8581-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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