Framework of the Coaling Plant at the Beacon Park Yard, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5511-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1905

GUSN

GUSN-382792

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Description

The image shows the framework of a coaling plant under construction at the Beacon Park Yard in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure consists of numerous wooden beams and supports, with a ladder leaning against it. Various construction materials are scattered on the ground nearby and a small building is visible in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coaling stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
railroads
railroad yards
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011515
B-Series negative 5511-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

PC015.002.150.5511-B

Date Notes

Created month: 10

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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