Grafton Street Railroad Crossing, before elimination in 1909, Worcester, Mass., 10031-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909

GUSN

GUSN-381802

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Description

The image shows the Grafton Street Railroad Crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts, before its elimination in 1909. Visible are several railroad tracks running through the area with a building marked "Bradle Car Works" prominently on the left. Utility poles and signage related to the railroad are also present. In the background, industrial structures and a smokestack are visible.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
institutional buildings
exterior views
grade crossings
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002949
B-Series negative 10031-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.690.10031-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads--Buildings and structures
Railroad crossings

Description Level

Item

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