Shed at Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5872-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-02

GUSN

GUSN-383136

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Description

The image shows a shed at Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is partially covered in snow, with piles of material, possibly gravel or dirt, visible in front. The shed appears weathered, with several damaged or missing planks on the roof. Buildings and utility poles are seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sheds (storage structures)
exterior views
railroad yards
workers
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011855
B-Series negative 5872-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

PC015.002.020.5872-B

Places

Allston (Boston, Suffolk 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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