Maverick Street, crossing of railroad, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10314-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382082

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Description

The image depicts the intersection of Maverick Street and a railroad crossing in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a cobblestone street with railroad tracks running across it alongside several buildings on both sides. There are utility poles and a barrier gate visible near the crossing with signage indicating the railroad crossing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streetscapes
fences
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003229
B-Series negative 10314-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

PC015.002.210.10314-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

Streets

Description Level

Item

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