Grand Junction Branch, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5373-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382657

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Description

The image depicts a railroad yard at the Grand Junction Branch in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Multiple sets of train tracks converge and veer off in different directions. On the left, a wooden fence runs alongside the tracks, behind which industrial buildings are visible. Further in the background, additional buildings with chimneys can be seen, as well as some railroad cars on the right side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011377
B-Series negative 5373-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

PC015.002.180.5373-B

Places

East Cambridge (Cambridge, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom left corner of this negative is broken. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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