Freight Derrick at Kneeland Street Yards, Boston, Massachusetts, 6039-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907

GUSN

GUSN-383302

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Description

The image displays a close-up view of the base of a freight derrick at Kneeland Street Yards in Boston, Massachusetts. There is text engraved on the structure, mentioning usage and liability information, along with the name W.H. Barnes and the date November 1st, 1892. To the right of the structure, a large gear is partially visible.

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Descriptive Terms

derricks
gears
railroad yards
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012022
B-Series negative 6039-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

PC015.002.100.6039-B

Date Notes

Created month: 09

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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