Right of way, Boston & Albany railroad, probably between Worcester and Springfield, 8784-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384518

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Right of way, Boston & Albany railroad, probably between Worcester and Springfield, 8784-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 stretch of railroad tracks along the Boston & Albany Railroad, likely located between Worcester and Springfield. The tracks curve gently to the right, flanked by tall trees and vegetation on either side. A telegraph pole is visible along the right side of the tracks and hills can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
hills
woods (plant communities)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013424
B-Series negative 8784-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

PC015.002.760.8784-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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