Old Westborough Station in the center of town before relocation of B&A tracks to north of town, Better Farming Special Train at station, Westborough, Massachusetts, 6341-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383603

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
"Better Farming Special Train"
Old Westborough Station in the center of town before relocation of B&A tracks to north of town, Better Farming Special Train at station, Westborough, Massachusetts, 6341-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - "Better Farming Special Train"

Description

The image shows the Old Westborough Station in the center of Westborough, Massachusetts, with the "Better Farming Special Train" present at the station before the relocation of the B&A tracks to the north of town. A crowd of people is gathered around the station, with several train cars visible in the background. The scene is set in a busy area with several buildings and carriages around the station.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
trains (vehicle groupings)
rolling stock
horse-drawn vehicles
automobiles
utility poles
trees
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012323
B-Series negative 6341-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

PC015.002.700.6341-B

Places

Westborough (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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