Construction of Beacon Park Yard, start of new engine house, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6271-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-09-28

GUSN

GUSN-383533

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Description

The image depicts the construction site of Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Several workers are present at the site, amidst piles of earth and wooden frameworks. In the background, there is a large structure with visible scaffolding and a smaller building nearby. Wooden beams and posts are scattered throughout the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
roundhouses
construction (assembling)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012253
B-Series negative 6271-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

PC015.002.040.6271-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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