View of hoist at coal pocket on Grand Junction Branch, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass., 10339-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382108

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Description

The image shows a view of a hoist at the coal pocket on the Grand Junction Branch in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Two men are present; one stands beside a wooden cart and the other is positioned next to the structure. The hoist and surrounding infrastructure, including beams and a platform, are visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

storage facilities
coal
hoists
railroads
railroad cars
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003255
B-Series negative 10339-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.180.10339-B

Places

East Cambridge (Cambridge, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Coal

Description Level

Item

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