Construction of Beacon Park power house, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5936-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-09-01

GUSN

GUSN-383199

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Description

The image depicts the Beacon Park power house in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is under construction, with a brick building and scaffolding visible. Two individuals are present, one standing atop a brick chimney-like structure and the other on a wooden platform. Construction materials and unfinished areas can be seen around the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

powerhouses
exterior views
construction (assembling)
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011919
B-Series negative 5936-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

PC015.002.020.5936-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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