Worcester Freight Yard, looking west from tower 26, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5352-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913

GUSN

GUSN-382636

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Description

The image shows the Worcester Freight Yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from tower 26. The scene features multiple train tracks stretching into the distance with several structures, including a large wooden building on the right. Utility poles and signal equipment are visible along the tracks, and the cityscape can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
railroads
workers
cityscapes (representations)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011356
B-Series negative 5352-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

PC015.002.680.5352-B

Date Notes

Created month: 12

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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