Steam shovel #3 at 13 mile post, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 6067-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383330

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Description

The image shows a steam shovel marked “#3” positioned at the 13-mile post in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The steam shovel, belonging to the Boston & Albany Railroad Company, is adjacent to railway tracks and is actively engaged in excavation work, with several workers assisting with the operation. The backdrop features a steep, excavated earth embankment.

Details

Descriptive Terms

steam shovels
railroads
excavation (process)
embankments
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012049
B-Series negative 6067-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

PC015.002.570.6067-B

Places

Wellesley (Norfolk 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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