Bridge #129, detail, Chester, Massachusetts, 8879-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-07-16

GUSN

GUSN-384613

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Description

The image depicts a detailed view of Bridge #129 in Chester, Massachusetts. A stone bridge abutment is visible, with a metal bridge structure overhead. A child is standing near a measuring pole beneath the bridge. There is surveying equipment on a tripod in the foreground, and another person is partially visible on the right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
abutments
surveying instruments
children (people by age group)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013519
B-Series negative 8879-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

PC015.002.190.8879-B

Places

Chester (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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