Speen Street Abutments, Natick, Massachusetts, 5442-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382726

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Description

The image depicts construction work on the Speen Street Abutments in Natick, Massachusetts. There is a railway crossing in the foreground, with a sign reading "RAILROAD CROSSING LOOK OUT FOR ENGINE." Several workers are visible on large stone structures, and a crane is being used in the construction process. A house is situated behind the construction site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
railroads
abutments
construction (assembling)
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011446
B-Series negative 5442-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

PC015.002.380.5442-B

Places

Natick (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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