Bridge #141 showing temporary trestle at time of flood on Westfield River, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 6321-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1907

GUSN

GUSN-383583

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Description

The image shows Bridge #141 with a temporary wooden trestle in place, located over the Westfield River in Middlefield, Massachusetts. There are large stacked stone blocks and wooden beams near the trestle. A rail track runs through the foreground and several individuals are visible on top of the structure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
floods (natural events)
damage
railroads
workers
cranes (equipment)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012303
B-Series negative 6321-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

PC015.002.360.6321-B

Places

Middlefield (Hampshire 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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