Washington Street, looking south, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8441-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-01-22

GUSN

GUSN-384214

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Description

The image shows a snowy view of Washington Street looking south in Worcester, Massachusetts. On the left, a large industrial building displays signage for "Wm. Allen Sons' Co.", related to boiler works. On the right, there's a tall structure with signage for "Proctor, Bowen & Co." advertising engines and machinery. The street is lined with utility poles and is covered with snow, and a few people are visible in the distance.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
wagons (cargo vehicles)
freight cars
industrial buildings
exterior views
snow (precipitation)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013081
B-Series negative 8441-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.650.8441-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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