Milford Branch, looking north as it joins the Main Line just west of station, Framingham, Massachusetts, 8238-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383973

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Description

The image shows a railroad crossing where the Milford Branch joins the Main Line in Framingham, Massachusetts. Visible in the foreground is a set of train tracks running alongside wooden fencing and a small hut. In the background, there are buildings, trees, and power lines. A sign reading "RAILROAD CROSSING" can be seen near the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
fences
buildings (structures)
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012878
B-Series negative 8238-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.310.8238-B

Places

Framingham (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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