Private grade crossing, looking west, Natick, Massachusetts, 5959-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1911-02-01

GUSN

GUSN-383222

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Description

The image depicts a private grade crossing in Natick, Massachusetts, looking west. There are railroad tracks crossing a dirt path in the foreground. A freight car marked "N.Y.C & H.R" is parked on the tracks. In the background, several people are walking near a brick building with large windows. A tall chimney with the words "EDISON LIGHT" is visible, along with numerous utility poles.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
boxcars
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011942
B-Series negative 5959-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

PC015.002.380.5959-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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