Beacon Park coaling plant from the east, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5876-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383139

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Allston - Coaling Plant
Beacon Park coaling plant from the east, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5876-B
(current record)

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Allston - Coaling Plant
    - Construction of Beacon Park coaling plant, pile foundation, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5874-B
    - Construction of Beacon Park coaling plant, framework, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5875-B
    - Beacon Park coaling plant from the east, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5876-B (current record)
    - Beacon Park Coaling Plant, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5911-B
    - Beacon Park Coaling Plant, south half, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5912-B
    - Coal pocket construction, Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6232-B

Description

The image depicts the Beacon Park coaling plant in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, as seen from the east. In the foreground, there are railway tracks leading up to the plant. A large pile of coal is visible to the left, and there are several open freight cars on the tracks. The plant structure features a large, elevated conveyor system supported by a series of tall metal beams. Buildings are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
coaling stations
exterior views
coal
railroads
freight cars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011859
B-Series negative 5876-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

PC015.002.030.5876-B

Places

Allston (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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