Interior view of South Street freight house (showing end), Boston, Massachusetts, 5910-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383173

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Description

The image shows the interior view of the South Street freight house in Boston, Massachusetts, focusing on one end. The space features a wooden truss ceiling and several windows along the brick wall, allowing light to enter. Various barrels and stacks of items are visible along with a tilted cart or piece of equipment in the open area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
interior views
freight
barrels (containers)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011893
B-Series negative 5910-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

PC015.002.090.5910-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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