Railroad yards looking east from Boylston Street, freight yards and Mechanics Hall on right, passenger coach yard on left, Boston, Massachusetts, 5340-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-1913

GUSN

GUSN-382624

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Description

The image shows a view of railroad yards from Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene features multiple sets of train tracks stretching into the distance. On the right side, freight yards and Mechanics Hall are visible, while the left side includes a passenger coach yard. Boxcars can be seen on the tracks to the right.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011344
B-Series negative 5340-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

PC015.002.090.5340-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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