Construction of engine house, Boston Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5951-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383214

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Description

The image depicts the construction of an engine house at Boston Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are the skeletal framework of the building, several large circular objects lying on the ground, and construction materials scattered throughout. Railroad tracks are present in the foreground and a man is seen working on a piece of equipment or rail machinery.

Details

Descriptive Terms

construction (assembling)
railroads
workers
roundhouses
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011934
B-Series negative 5951-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

PC015.002.100.5951-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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