Roof trusses of new freight house, Worcester, Mass., 10017-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381789

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Description

The image shows the roof trusses of a new freight house under construction in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is composed of a series of triangular steel trusses being erected. Several workers are visible and construction materials are scattered around the site with machinery assisting in the assembly. Nearby buildings are partially visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
construction (assembling)
trusses (structural elements)
roofs
exterior views
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002936
B-Series negative 10017-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

PC015.002.640.10017-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads--Buildings and structures
Construction

Description Level

Item

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