Bridge #149, showing house in background, Becket, Massachusetts, 6418-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1903

GUSN

GUSN-383673

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Description

The image depicts Bridge #149 in Becket, Massachusetts, with a house visible in the background. The bridge features a steel truss design, and underneath, a person is standing near a stone foundation, holding a notepad. A tripod is positioned nearby, suggesting survey work or documentation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
men (male humans)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012574
B-Series negative 6418-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

PC015.002.060.6418-B

Date Notes

Created month: 07

Places

Becket (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A large portion of the top right corner of this negative is broken off.

Description Level

Item

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