Construction of Boylston Street bridge, east truss from carriage to abutment, Boston, Massachusetts, 8908-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384642

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Description

The image shows the construction of the Boylston Street bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. Several workers are actively engaged with the construction of the east truss from the carriage to the abutment. The scene includes men handling chains and working on the steel structure. A group of onlookers stands to the side, observing the activity.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
trusses (structural elements)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013548
B-Series negative 8908-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

PC015.002.090.8908-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk 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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