Bridge abutment with track above, 8495-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384268

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Bridge abutment with track above, 8495-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified scenery and views along tracks

Description

The image shows a stone bridge abutment with steps leading up to a flat surface where a track crosses above. In the background, there is a hillside with a small building and trees. A utility pole is also visible on the sloped terrain.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
abutments
railroads
snow (precipitation)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013135
B-Series negative 8495-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.760.8495-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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