10 ton crane, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5849-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383112

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Cambridge
10 ton crane, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5849-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Cambridge

Description

The image depicts a 10-ton crane located in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The crane features large wheels and chains, and it is positioned outdoors on a dirt surface. In the background, there are industrial buildings, including one with a tall chimney.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cranes (equipment)
industrial buildings
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011832
B-Series negative 5849-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

PC015.002.180.5849-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)

Description Level

Item

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