20th Century Limited, at Faneuil Station, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6456-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1902

GUSN

GUSN-383711

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Description

The image shows the 20th Century Limited train traveling along tracks near Faneuil Station in Brighton, Massachusetts. The train, emitting smoke, is moving alongside a body of water with several small boats visible. Trees and houses are present in the background, alongside power lines running parallel to the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012612
B-Series negative 6456-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

PC015.002.120.6456-B

Places

Brighton (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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