Looking west, beginning of line west of the old Kneeland Street Station, Boston, Massachusetts, 8250-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383985

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Description

The image shows a railway line extending westward from the old Kneeland Street Station in Boston, Massachusetts. The tracks run underneath a bridge, with buildings visible on both sides and further down the line. A spire and other structures can be seen in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
abutments
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012890
B-Series negative 8250-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.080.8250-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top right corner of this negative is broken.

Description Level

Item

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