Beacon Park Yard, western entrance, seen from Cambridge Street bridge, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8284-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384019

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Description

The image depicts the Beacon Park Yard, viewed from the Cambridge Street bridge in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple railroad tracks running parallel to each other, with several train cars situated on different tracks. Tall utility poles stand on both sides of the tracks, and a small structure is visible near the lines. In the distance, there are various industrial buildings and a large water tower.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad yards
freight trains
rolling stock
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012925
B-Series negative 8284-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.020.8284-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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