Exterior of freight house, south side, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5869-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383132

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Description

The image depicts the exterior of a freight house located on the south side in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building is constructed with brick, featuring several windows and a slanted roof. There is a small set of steps leading to a door on the right side, and there are signs attached to the building's exterior. The ground appears to be covered with dirt or gravel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
exterior views
railroads
freight trains
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011852
B-Series negative 5869-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

PC015.002.640.5869-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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