Construction of engine house, view of roof from Broadway Bridge, Boston Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5952-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383215

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Description

The image shows the construction of an engine house at the Boston Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The view is from the Broadway Bridge, highlighting the roof of the engine house. Visible are the large, sloped roofing structure and a section of a brick building with architectural detailing. There is a fenced walkway along the bridge, with construction materials and debris visible to the right. Power lines and other buildings are seen in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

construction (assembling)
roofs
bridges (built works)
utility poles
roundhouses
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011935
B-Series negative 5952-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

PC015.002.100.5952-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk 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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