Rebuilding of bridge #144 in the Berkshires, looking east, probably relocating tracks, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 8779-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1903

GUSN

GUSN-384513

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Description

The image shows a railway track being rebuilt or possibly relocated in a forested area in Middlefield, Massachusetts. Several workers are visible in the distance along the tracks. The surrounding landscape includes rocky outcroppings and dense trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
workers
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013419
B-Series negative 8779-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.350.8779-B

Date Notes

Created month: 06

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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