Broad Canal, crossed by Grand Junction Branch, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 6074-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383337

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Description

The image depicts the Broad Canal in Cambridge, Massachusetts, crossed by the Grand Junction Branch. Industrial buildings with smokestacks surround the canal, reflecting in the calm water. There is a mix of wooden and brick structures visible on either side of the water. A small bridge or path is partially visible in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canals
industrial buildings
exterior views
chimneys (architectural elements)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012056
B-Series negative 6074-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

PC015.002.180.6074-B

Places

Cambridge (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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