Change of location of tracks of Athol Branch (now abandoned on account of the Quabbin Reservoir), 5774-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383038

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Change of location of tracks of Athol Branch (now abandoned on account of the Quabbin Reservoir), 5774-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified scenery and views along tracks

Description

The image shows a section of railroad track on the Athol Branch, which has been changed in location due to the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. The tracks run through a rocky terrain, with large rocks and logs visible alongside them. There is a forested hillside in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
hills
rock
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011758
B-Series negative 5774-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

PC015.002.760.5774-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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