Lowering of tracks and elimination of grade crossings, showing North Avenue and early railroad engine, Natick, Massachusetts, 6263-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896-03-19

GUSN

GUSN-383525

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Description

The image shows an early railroad engine with smoke billowing from its chimney in Natick, Massachusetts. Several rail cars are connected to the engine, and the scene is set amidst construction work for the lowering of tracks and elimination of grade crossings. In the background, there are houses and a building with a tall chimney. Snow is visible on the ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
construction (assembling)
freight trains
rolling stock
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012245
B-Series negative 6263-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

PC015.002.380.6263-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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