Engine house (Sand house), Worcester, Massachusetts, 5961-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-10-05

GUSN

GUSN-383224

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Description

The image depicts the exterior of an engine house, also referred to as a sand house, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are train tracks running alongside the building, with industrial structures and equipment present in the background. Several individuals are standing near the building and there are multiple windows on the side of the structure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
men (male humans)
roundhouses
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011944
B-Series negative 5961-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

PC015.002.640.5961-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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