Cottage Farm, looking east, near present location of Boston University buildings, Brookline, Boston, Massachusetts, 5461-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382745

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Description

The image depicts a set of railway tracks curving into the distance, positioned near a wooden fence. Utility poles are visible alongside the tracks. In the background, there are trees and a glimpse of buildings, with an overpass stretching across the tracks. This location is identified as Cottage Farm, near the present location of Boston University buildings in Brookline, Boston, Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
fences
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011465
B-Series negative 5461-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

PC015.002.160.5461-B

Places

Brookline (Norfolk 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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