Coal shed, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5980-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383243

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Description

The image depicts a large coal shed structure in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The shed features a long, steeply sloped roof and a framework with numerous supports. A horse is visible on the left side of the shed, pulling a cart.

Details

Descriptive Terms

storage facilities
coal
exterior views
railroads
trestles (bridges)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011963
B-Series negative 5980-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

PC015.002.020.5980-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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