View of grade crossing on the Milford Branch of the Boston and Albany railroad, Milford, Massachusetts, 5588-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382873

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Description

The image shows a dirt road leading to a grade crossing on the Milford Branch of the Boston and Albany Railroad in Milford, Massachusetts. On the right side of the road, there are visible railroad crossing signs. There are trees lining the road and a house can be seen on the left. In the background, additional houses are visible along the road.

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Descriptive Terms

roads
railroads
grade crossings
houses
residential structures
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011592
B-Series negative 5588-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.340.5588-B

Places

Milford (Worcester 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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