Freight yard, looking east, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5970-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383233

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Description

The image captures a freight yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. On the right, a freight train car marked "M.O.T.CO. 14512" is situated on railway tracks. On the left, a brick building with arched windows and a door is visible, with barrels and items stacked near its entrance. Behind the train car, some industrial structures and trees can be seen in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
railroads
freight
freight trains
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011953
B-Series negative 5970-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

PC015.002.640.5970-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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