Construction of Beacon Park engine house, general view and close up views of pits, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5883-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-01-28

GUSN

GUSN-383146

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Description

The image shows the construction site of the Beacon Park engine house in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are several large, rectangular pits with concrete structures. These pits appear to be part of the engine house foundation or support system. Behind the construction site, railroad cars from N.Y.C. & H.R are visible, and in the background, several industrial buildings and smokestacks can be seen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

construction (assembling)
railroads
freight trains
pits (earthworks)
roundhouses
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011866
B-Series negative 5883-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

PC015.002.040.5883-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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