Construction of new station, concrete conduit under north platform of station for Pegan brook, Natick, Massachusetts, 6258-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896

GUSN

GUSN-383520

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Description

The image shows three construction workers standing near a concrete conduit under the north platform of a station being built for Pegan Brook in Natick, Massachusetts. The scene includes a large stone wall and various construction materials and tools scattered around. An elevated bridge and telegraph poles are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
freight trains
rolling stock
railroad stations
construction (assembling)
workers
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012240
B-Series negative 6258-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

PC015.002.380.6258-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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