P.C.C. & St. L railroad cattle car #137, 5734-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382999

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Description

The image shows a P.C.C. & St. L railroad cattle car, labeled with the number 137. The car, which has an open slatted design, is positioned on a set of train tracks. In the background, there are utility poles, industrial buildings, and a signal tower.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011718
B-Series negative 5734-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

PC015.002.780.5734-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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