Washington Street bridge and old grade crossing, Boston & Albany Railroad, looking north, Worcester, Mass., 10087-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1911-01-04

GUSN

GUSN-381858

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Description

The image depicts the Washington Street bridge and old grade crossing of the Boston & Albany Railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking north. Visible are the railroad tracks crossing above the road, several multi-story buildings, and a crossing gate with signage that reads "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." A person is walking along the sidewalk and various advertisements are posted on a nearby wall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
bridges (built works)
streets
horse-drawn vehicles
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003005
B-Series negative 10087-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.690.10087-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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