Hermon Street, looking east, just before elimination of grade crossing, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8237-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-01-22

GUSN

GUSN-383972

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Description

The image shows Hermon Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east along snowy railroad tracks. Buildings flank the tracks on either side, and telephone poles line the street. The scene captures the area just before the elimination of a grade crossing. Several large buildings are visible in the distance.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012877
B-Series negative 8237-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.650.8237-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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