Old Boston and Albany hand car in Allston Yard, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5434-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382718

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Description

The image shows an old Boston and Albany Railroad hand car located in the Allston Yard in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The hand car features a simple wooden platform with four large spoked wheels. In the background, there are various rail yard elements, including additional rail car parts and tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

handcars
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011438
B-Series negative 5434-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

PC015.002.150.5434-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: A portion of the bottom right side of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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