Bridge #132 A, Chester, Massachusetts, 8876-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1903

GUSN

GUSN-384610

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Description

The image shows Bridge #132 A in Chester, Massachusetts. The bridge is a simple stone and timber structure, with large stone blocks supporting a flat wooden platform. A dirt road runs underneath while surrounding terrain includes scattered rocks and bare trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
abutments
roads
hills
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013516
B-Series negative 8876-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

PC015.002.190.8876-B

Date Notes

Created month: 03

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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