Construction of the Boston and Albany freight house extension, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5420-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382705

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Description

The image shows the construction of an extension to the Boston and Albany freight house in Worcester, Massachusetts. Numerous construction workers are present. The structure features steel beams and an incomplete roof, with various building materials and tools scattered around the site. Snow is visible on the ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
exterior views
construction (assembling)
workers
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011425
B-Series negative 5420-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

PC015.002.640.5420-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester 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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