View of unidentified buildings, 9707-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381479

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.
View of unidentified buildings, 9707-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 depicts several industrial buildings, including a tall, multi-story brick tower with a pointed roof, and other rectangular buildings made of wood and brick. There are two prominent chimneys visible. In the foreground, there is a muddy area with standing water and scattered debris.

Details

Descriptive Terms

complexes (buildings)
exterior views
streams
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002626
B-Series negative 9707-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

PC015.002.720.9707-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Buildings
Architectural photography

Description Level

Item

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