Station and freight yard, end of Milford Branch, looking south, Milford, Massachusetts, 8305-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384040

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Description

The image shows a railway station and freight yard at the end of the Milford Branch, looking south in Milford, Massachusetts. There are multiple train tracks with two freight cars visible on the right side. A building with the signage "WILLIAMS BROS. COAL..." is situated to the right, while other smaller structures and trees are seen in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad yards
railroad stations
exterior views
boxcars
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012946
B-Series negative 8305-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.340.8305-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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