Construction of the Southbridge Street bridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6402-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383657

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Description

The image depicts the construction of the Southbridge Street bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are railroad tracks running beside the construction site, which features concrete structures and construction materials. A partially built bridge extends over the tracks, with buildings in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012558
B-Series negative 6402-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

PC015.002.630.6402-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester 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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