Grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5591-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382876

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Description

The image shows a street scene associated with the grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. A dirt road is visible in the foreground, leading towards a row of industrial buildings and a railroad crossing sign in the middle distance. There are utility poles with cables, and a boxcar is partially visible on the right side of the scene. Trees line the street to the right.

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Descriptive Terms

roads
railroads
grade crossings
boxcars
industrial buildings
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011595
B-Series negative 5591-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

PC015.002.650.5591-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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