Bridge over the Westfield River, Huntington Massachusetts, 8883-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384617

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
H - Miscellaneous locations
Bridge over the Westfield River, Huntington Massachusetts, 8883-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - H - Miscellaneous locations

Description

The image depicts a bridge over the Westfield River in Huntington, Massachusetts. It shows a truss bridge structure with a series of metal beams forming a lattice pattern. The bridge is supported by stone piers, and a few people are standing near one of the supports. In the background, there are trees and hills.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
abutments
rivers
hills
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013523
B-Series negative 8883-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

PC015.002.330.8883-B

Places

Huntington (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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