Bridge #135, Chester, Massachusetts, 8023-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1904-08-25

GUSN

GUSN-383760

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Description

The image shows a stone retaining wall beside a flowing body of water in Chester, Massachusetts. The wall is constructed of roughly cut stones, stacked to form a stable structure. The ground above the wall is covered with grass and some rocks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
rivers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012662
B-Series negative 8023-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.190.8023-B

Places

Chester (Hampden County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top right corner of this negative is broken off.

Description Level

Item

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