View along the Grand Junction branch, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5606-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382891

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Description

The image depicts a view along the Grand Junction branch in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. In the foreground, two women are standing on a dirt path surrounded by overgrown vegetation. In the background, there are several industrial buildings and chimneys, along with residential structures.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
industrial buildings
exterior views
paths
women (female humans)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011610
B-Series negative 5606-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

PC015.002.180.5606-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)

Description Level

Item

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