Cottage farm engine house, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5891-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383154

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Description

The image shows the Cottage Farm engine house. The building is constructed from brick and features multiple large wooden doors with windows. A train engine is partially visible inside one of the open doors. A railway turntable is situated in front of the building, indicating its function for turning locomotives. The background includes masts and structures.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
railroads
exterior views
roundhouses
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011874
B-Series negative 5891-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

PC015.002.040.5891-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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