Grafton Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8293-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384028

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Description

The image depicts a view of railroad tracks on Grafton Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several sets of tracks run parallel to each other with telegraph poles lining the sides. In the background, there are industrial buildings, including one labeled "ARC ADE MALLEABLE IRON COMPANY," and a tall chimney is visible. Other buildings and structures can be seen further in the distance.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
industrial buildings
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012934
B-Series negative 8293-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.620.8293-B

Places

Worcester (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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