Rear view of engine house, from the south, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5855-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1903

GUSN

GUSN-383118

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Description

The image shows the rear view of an engine house located in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the south. The building is made of brick and features several tall, narrow windows, some of which are missing glass. There are multiple chimneys visible on the roof. A railroad track runs alongside the building. In the background, there is a partially visible structure with the text "SMITH GREGG CO. LIME" on it.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
boxcars
roundhouses
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011838
B-Series negative 5855-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.640.5855-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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