Unidentified train wreck by tower #8, the Jones Case, 10689-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382454

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad cars
Unidentified train wreck by tower #8, the Jones Case, 10689-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified railroad cars

Description

The image shows the aftermath of a train wreck next to tower #8, referred to as the "Jones Case." Debris from the train is scattered next to the tracks, with groups of people gathered around the site. A tower is present in the background and some individuals appear to be inspecting the wreckage. A bridge can also be seen in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
accidents
railroads
railroad signal towers
bridges (built works)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003604
B-Series negative 10689-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

PC015.002.730.10689-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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