Looking west from viaduct, Worcester, Mass., 9979-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381751

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Description

The image shows a snow-covered railway with tracks curving and extending into the distance. To the left, there is a large building with a tower-like feature and utility poles line the side. Various other buildings are visible along the horizon, partially obscured by snow and distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
viaducts
cities
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002898
B-Series negative 9979-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.620.9979-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Viaducts

Description Level

Item

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