John Smart works on the Buzzards Bay railroad bridge

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1977-10-02

GUSN

GUSN-291188

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Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection
Photographic materials
Photographs: Railroad bridges
John Smart works on the Buzzards Bay railroad bridge
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Description

A black and white view of workman John Smart as he climbs the scaffolding of the Buzzards Bay railroad bridge. Smart has been in charge of maintenance on the bridge for just over ten years. The image shows the railroad as a backdrop as Smart climbs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canals
railroad bridges
workers
suspended scaffolding
photographs

Physical Description

1 black and white photograph; 4.75 x 8.25 inches

Collection Code

MS028

Collection Name

Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

Date of Acquisition

2006

Reference Code

MS028.04.020.008

Places

Cape Cod Canal (Massachusetts) [canal]
Buzzards Bay (Bourne, Barnstable county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Material Type

photographs

Other People

Smart, John

Description Level

Item

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