Tower #12, station and large church in background, 5428-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382712

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.
Tower #12, station and large church in background, 5428-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.

Description

The image shows an open, barren area with a tower identified as Tower #12 in the foreground. In the background, there is a large church with a prominent steeple alongside a station. Utility poles and wires are visible throughout the area. Several buildings are scattered in the vicinity, including some houses and other structures.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad signal towers
railroad stations
churches (buildings)
religious buildings
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011432
B-Series negative 5428-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

PC015.002.720.5428-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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