Curtis Street railroad crossing, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10291-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382060

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Description

The image depicts the Curtis Street railroad crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. A small building is situated on the left with a person standing at the doorway. The railroad tracks cross the dirt road, extending into the distance. Utility poles line the area and there are buildings visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003207
B-Series negative 10291-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

PC015.002.210.10291-B

Places

East Boston (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad crossings
Dwellings

Description Level

Item

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