View near tower #26, Worcester, Mass., 10076-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381847

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Description

The image shows a snow-covered railway track extending into the distance near tower #26 in Worcester, Massachusetts. On the left, there are industrial buildings and utility poles running alongside the tracks. On the right, there is a snowy embankment with sparse vegetation and additional utility poles. The tracks and surrounding area are visible under a clear sky.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad signal towers
utility poles
trees
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002994
B-Series negative 10076-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

PC015.002.640.10076-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad signal towers

Description Level

Item

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