Bridge girders lying on the ground, 8937-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384671

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Bridge girders lying on the ground, 8937-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 several large bridge girders lying on the ground in an open area. A person is standing on one of the girders. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks parallel to the girders. Trees and various structures are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
girders
freight cars
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013577
B-Series negative 8937-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

PC015.002.760.8937-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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