Unidentified grade crossing, North Grafton, Grafton, Massachusetts, 8401-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384169

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Description

The image shows a grade crossing in North Grafton, Grafton, Massachusetts. Visible are railroad tracks with a freight car, a wooden building, several utility poles, and a large tree. In the background, there are buildings including one with a sign that reads "HAND SAPOLIO FOR TOILET AND BATH." A road runs parallel to the tracks with a crossing sign visible near the center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
boxcars
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013042
B-Series negative 8401-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.300.8401-B

Places

North Grafton (Grafton, Worcester 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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