Building of bridge to carry Huntington road over railroad, during elimination of grade crossing project, Chester, Massachusetts, 5535-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382820

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Description

The image shows the construction of a bridge for Huntington Road over a railroad in Chester, Massachusetts, as part of a project to eliminate grade crossings. There are piles of earth and rocks in the foreground, with several horse-drawn carts and workers engaged in construction activities. Power lines and wooded hills are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

roads
railroads
grade crossings
horse-drawn vehicles
construction (assembling)
hills
forests
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011539
B-Series negative 5535-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.190.5535-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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