Passenger car #258, 5711-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382976

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Passenger car #258, 5711-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows the rear view of passenger car #258 on train tracks. The car's rear door and platform are visible, featuring a railing and steps for boarding. Additional passenger cars are visible on the left and there are buildings in the background. The setting appears to be a rail yard or station area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad yards
passenger cars (railroad cars)
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011695
B-Series negative 5711-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

PC015.002.780.5711-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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