Construction of bridge #92, West Brimfield, Brimfield, Massachusetts, 6225-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910

GUSN

GUSN-383487

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Description

The image depicts the construction of bridge #92 in West Brimfield, Brimfield, Massachusetts. Visible in the image is a partially completed bridge with steel trusses supported by wooden structures. There are railway tracks beneath the bridge, and a crane-like apparatus is used in the construction process. The background includes open fields and hills.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
railroads
construction (assembling)
workers
hills
woods (plant communities)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012207
B-Series negative 6225-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

PC015.002.060.6225-B

Date Notes

Created month: 08

Places

West Brimfield (Hampden County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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