Temporary trestle replacing washed out bridge after flooding of Westfield River, Middlefield, Mass., 10463-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1907

GUSN

GUSN-382232

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Description

The image shows a temporary wooden trestle constructed to replace a bridge washed out by flooding of the Westfield River in Middlefield, Massachusetts. The trestle spans over the water, with a person standing on top near the structure. The surrounding area displays a steep hillside, exposed soil, and scattered rocks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rivers
floods (natural events)
bridges (built works)
trestles (bridges)
railroads
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003379
B-Series negative 10463-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.360.10463-B

Places

Middlefield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Floods

Description Level

Item

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