Pumps in heating plant, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5409-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382694

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Description

The image shows pumps and associated piping in a heating plant located in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. Several large pipes and valves are visible, connected to machinery. A ladder leans against the wall and multiple metallic containers sit on the ground to the right of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

steam power plants
interior views
pumps (machinery)
ladders
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011414
B-Series negative 5409-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

PC015.002.150.5409-B

Places

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

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken in half. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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