Looking east from Tower #28, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8424-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384197

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Description

The image shows railroad tracks in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from Tower #28. Snow covers the ground between the tracks, with multiple sets of tracks visible converging in the distance. The tower is positioned on the right, elevated on a platform, and there are industrial buildings with smokestacks in the background. Several utility poles line the left side of the tracks.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad signal towers
industrial buildings
exterior views
snow (precipitation)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013064
B-Series negative 8424-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.620.8424-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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