North coal shed during construction, Natick, Mass., 10124-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381895

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Description

The image shows the construction of a large wooden structure identified as the North coal shed in Natick, Massachusetts. Several workers can be seen amidst the framework with the structure's wooden beams prominently visible. There are construction materials and tools scattered around the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sheds (storage structures)
coal
construction (assembling)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003042
B-Series negative 10124-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

PC015.002.380.10124-B

Places

Natick (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Sheds
Construction

Description Level

Item

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