Old Boston & Albany express building at Lincoln Street (corner of Kneeland Street), Boston, Massachusetts, 5841-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1907-11-08

GUSN

GUSN-383104

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Boston - Identified bridges, railroad structures, and vehicles
Old Boston & Albany express building at Lincoln Street (corner of Kneeland Street), Boston, Massachusetts, 5841-B
(current record)

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Boston - Identified bridges, railroad structures, and vehicles

Description

The image shows the old Boston & Albany express building located at the corner of Lincoln Street and Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features a large arched entryway with the words "EXPRESS COMPANY" visible. The building has a series of windows and a rooftop with visible damage. Along the street, there are tram tracks and some construction barriers. Nearby buildings, including one marked "U.S. HOTEL," are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
depots (storage)
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011824
B-Series negative 5841-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

PC015.002.090.5841-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken into three pieces. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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