View during construction of bridges for elimination of grade crossings, Gardner Street arch, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9984-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381756

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Description

The image depicts construction work on the Gardner Street arch in South Worcester, Massachusetts, during a project to eliminate grade crossings. In the scene, wooden scaffolding and supports are visible around the structure with piles of rocks and construction materials on the ground. A small wooden building with a door and a few large posts or cranes can be seen as part of the construction setup. Snow is covering the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
grade crossings
cranes (equipment)
utility poles
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002903
B-Series negative 9984-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

PC015.002.650.9984-B

Places

South Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Bridges
Construction

Description Level

Item

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