View along railroad, either Worcester or Cambridge, 8425-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384198

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
View along railroad, either Worcester or Cambridge, 8425-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified scenery and views along tracks

Description

The image shows a view along a railroad, possibly located in either Worcester or Cambridge. Visible are railway tracks with a signal tower on the left side. In the background, there are industrial buildings with advertisements, including one for "GUN PASTE." Utility poles and wires are also present along the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
industrial buildings
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013065
B-Series negative 8425-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.760.8425-B

Places

Worcester (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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