Railroad station, exterior, platforms, Framingham, Mass., 9729-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381501

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Description

The image depicts the exterior of a railroad station in Framingham, Massachusetts, focusing on the platforms. There are several train tracks visible in the foreground. Covered platforms with supporting posts run parallel to the tracks and a horse-drawn carriage is situated on the right side near one of the station structures. Various items, including carts and benches, are scattered around the platform area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
horse-drawn vehicles
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002648
B-Series negative 9729-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

PC015.002.320.9729-B

Places

Framingham (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

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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