Cochrane Chemical Works, exterior, showing railroad cars, East Boston, Boston, Mass., 10330-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382099

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Description

The image shows the exterior of the Cochrane Chemical Works in East Boston, Massachusetts. A large industrial building is visible with multiple windows and ladders on its walls. In front of the building, several railroad cars are situated along the tracks. A wooden fence runs parallel to the tracks, partially obstructing the view of the railroad cars.

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Descriptive Terms

chemical plants
industrial buildings
exterior views
railroads
grade crossings
rolling stock
boxcars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003246
B-Series negative 10330-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

PC015.002.290.10330-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

Railroads

Description Level

Item

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