Plymouth Street railroad crossing, Worcester, Mass., 10085-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381856

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Description

The image depicts the Plymouth Street railroad crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible elements include train tracks crossing the street and a pair of barrier arms raised on either side. In the background, there are residential buildings and trees lining the road. A partial view of a large brick building is seen on the right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003003
B-Series negative 10085-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.690.10085-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad crossings

Description Level

Item

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