Construction of new bridge over Westfield River, group of sightseers observing the construction, Chester, Massachusetts, 6426-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910

GUSN

GUSN-383681

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Description

The image shows a group of people observing the construction of a new bridge over the Westfield River in Chester, Massachusetts. The scene includes a variety of structural materials and beams on the ground. A metal truss bridge is being erected and there are railroad tracks present. The surrounding area is wooded, and there are telegraph poles visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
construction (assembling)
rivers
spectators (event observers)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012582
B-Series negative 6426-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

PC015.002.190.6426-B

Date Notes

Created month: 05

Places

Chester (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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