Map of Binney Street Yard (proposed site of NASA center - 1966), East Cambridge, Cambridge, 6146-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383408

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Description

The image depicts a map of the Binney Street Yard in East Cambridge, Cambridge. The map includes streets such as Binney Street, Portland Street, and York Street. It outlines areas designated for future tracks and driveways, a stone block freight house, and a platform. Existing features like "Boston & Albany R.R." tracks and yard facilities for carload delivery are also shown. An arrow indicates direction towards East Boston.

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Descriptive Terms

charts (graphic documents)
railroad yards
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012128
B-Series negative 6146-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

PC015.002.180.6146-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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