Bridge #324 over Broad Canal, Grand Junction Branch, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass., 10638-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382403

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Description

The image depicts Bridge #324 over Broad Canal on the Grand Junction Branch in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. The bridge supports railway tracks that extend into the distance. Surrounding the bridge are industrial buildings and utility poles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
railroads
rolling stock
boxcars
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003553
B-Series negative 10638-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

PC015.002.180.10638-B

Places

East Cambridge (Cambridge, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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