Lowering of tracks and elimination of grade crossings (west of station), Natick, Massachusetts, 6264-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896

GUSN

GUSN-383526

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Description

The image depicts a construction scene west of the station in Natick, Massachusetts, where tracks are being lowered and grade crossings eliminated. A large piece of machinery is in operation, with workers visible around it. The machinery appears to be loading earth onto freight cars on the tracks. There are multiple telephone poles along the sides and a fence is visible in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
construction (assembling)
freight trains
steam shovels
workers
bridges (built works)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012246
B-Series negative 6264-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

PC015.002.380.6264-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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