Broad Canal, Cambridge, Mass., 10684-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382449

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Cambridge
Broad Canal, Cambridge, Mass., 10684-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Cambridge

Description

The image shows a street scene in Cambridge, Massachusetts, titled "Broad Canal." In the foreground, there is an early model automobile with individuals around it. A "Railroad Crossing" sign is visible on the left side and a road lined with trees extends into the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
automobiles
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003599
B-Series negative 10684-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

PC015.002.180.10684-B

Places

Cambridge (Middlesex 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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