Handcar at Allston Car Repair Shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6035-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383298

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Description

The image shows a handcar at the Allston Car Repair Shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The handcar, featuring large spoked wheels, is situated on rail tracks near the repair shops. In the background, there are additional railroad components and several workers are visible near the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

repair shops
exterior views
railroads
handcars
freight cars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012018
B-Series negative 6035-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

PC015.002.150.6035-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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