At the Millbury Gravel Pit, Millbury, Massachusetts, 5359-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382643

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Description

The image shows the Millbury Gravel Pit in Millbury, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple railroad tracks with a train engine to the left and a train with several connected cars positioned slightly off-track in the center. The landscape is relatively flat with some trees and low vegetation in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011363
B-Series negative 5359-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

PC015.002.340.5359-B

Places

Millbury (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom left corner of this negative is broken. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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