Kneeland Street Station, rear of train shed, unidentified group of men in the foreground, Boston, Massachusetts, 6463-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1898-06-09

GUSN

GUSN-383718

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Description

The image depicts the rear of the train shed at Kneeland Street Station in Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a group of unidentified men is standing on the cobbled surface near the train tracks. Boxcars and tracks are visible in the background, indicating a railway setting. The men are dressed in suits and hats.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
train sheds
exterior views
boxcars
men (male humans)
group portraits
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012619
B-Series negative 6463-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

PC015.002.080.6463-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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