Lowering of tracks through town and elimination of grade crossing, Natick, Massachusetts, 6259-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896

GUSN

GUSN-383521

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Description

The image depicts construction work in Natick, Massachusetts, focusing on the lowering of train tracks and the elimination of grade crossing. Visible are railroad tracks being worked on, piles of rubble, and a temporary bridge above the construction area. Construction materials and equipment are present, with some workers visible on the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
freight trains
rolling stock
grade crossings
construction (assembling)
bridges (built works)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012241
B-Series negative 6259-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

PC015.002.380.6259-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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