Hoist and equipment used in filling in dump at Faneuil Station, Boston, Massachusetts, 6023-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383286

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Boston - Faneuil Station
Hoist and equipment used in filling in dump at Faneuil Station, Boston, Massachusetts, 6023-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Boston - Faneuil Station

Description

The image shows a piece of hoist equipment used in filling in a dump at Faneuil Station, Boston, Massachusetts. It features a rail-mounted metal frame with visible wheels and a winch mechanism, situated on tracks. The background includes power lines and trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
hoists
railroad cars
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012006
B-Series negative 6023-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

PC015.002.120.6023-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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