Arch culvert, probably built in 1840, in the Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts, 8887-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384621

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified bridges and abutments
Arch culvert, probably built in 1840, in the Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts, 8887-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified bridges and abutments

Description

The image depicts an arch culvert likely built in 1840, located in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. The culvert is constructed from stone and spans a stream, with trees and vegetation surrounding the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
culverts
streams
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013527
B-Series negative 8887-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

PC015.002.710.8887-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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