The Millbury Gravel Pit, Millbury, Massachusetts, 5347-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1910-1913

GUSN

GUSN-382631

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
L-M - Miscellaneous locations
The Millbury Gravel Pit, Millbury, Massachusetts, 5347-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - L-M - Miscellaneous locations

Description

The image depicts a scene at the Millbury Gravel Pit in Millbury, Massachusetts. Visible are several railway tracks intersecting, with a train engine positioned on one of the tracks. To the right, a large structure, possibly a hopper or storage bin, is elevated on wooden supports. In the background, there are more rail cars and a distant building amidst a wooded area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

gravel pits
rolling stock
freight trains
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011351
B-Series negative 5347-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

PC015.002.340.5347-B

Places

Millbury (Worcester 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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