View during elimination of grade crossings, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9998-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908

GUSN

GUSN-381770

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Description

The image depicts a street view in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, during the elimination of grade crossings. The scene shows construction work taking place with piles of dirt and wooden structures in progress. Buildings line both sides of the street and there are people visible, including a woman and child standing in front of a storefront on the left. Utility poles and wires run along the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
barbershops
commercial buildings
exterior views
streetscapes
horse-drawn vehicles
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002917
B-Series negative 9998-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.650.9998-B

Date Notes

Created Month: 10

Places

South Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad crossings
Streets

Description Level

Item

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