Freight house from track side, Ashland, Massachusetts, 5927-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383190

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Description

The image features a brick freight house viewed from the track side in Ashland, Massachusetts. The building is positioned adjacent to railroad tracks, and there are two individuals visible; one stands near the entrance while the other is on the raised platform of the building. A utility pole is also seen in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
exterior views
men (male humans)
railroads
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011910
B-Series negative 5927-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

PC015.002.010.5927-B

Places

Ashland (Middlesex 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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