Faneuil - Sewer Crossing of tracks, Boston, Massachusetts, 6230-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896

GUSN

GUSN-383492

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Description

The image shows a construction site in Boston, Massachusetts, with a sewer crossing over railway tracks. In the foreground, there is a wooden fence, and behind it, several people are standing on a raised area observing the site. The background features scattered trees and several smokestacks from what appears to be an industrial area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
fences
workers
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012212
B-Series negative 6230-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

PC015.002.120.6230-B

Date Notes

Created month: 02

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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