Bridge #420a, looking north on Pittsfield & North Adams Branch in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, 6221-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1910-06-23

GUSN

GUSN-383483

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
B - Miscellaneous locations
Bridge #420a, looking north on Pittsfield & North Adams Branch in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, 6221-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - B - Miscellaneous locations

Description

The image depicts Bridge #420a on the Pittsfield & North Adams Branch in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, viewed from a northern perspective. A rail line passes under the bridge, with a sign marked "ENGINE" visible in the foreground. Vegetation surrounds the area and the bridge design includes railings along its sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012203
B-Series negative 6221-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

PC015.002.060.6221-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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