Gates Avenue, looking south, during elimination of grade crossings, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 9999-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-10-08

GUSN

GUSN-381771

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Description

The image shows Gates Avenue in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, looking south. The street is under construction as part of the elimination of grade crossings. Buildings line the left side while trees and utility poles are visible on the right. A sign reading "Street Closed" is placed in the foreground, blocking the view of the unfinished road.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
railroads
grade crossings
houses
residential structures
exterior views
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002918
B-Series negative 9999-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.650.9999-B

Places

South Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Streets

Description Level

Item

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