Main line of Boston and Albany Railroad between Westborough and North Grafton, small tool shed on left, Westborough, Massachusetts, 5489-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382773

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Description

The image shows the main line of the Boston and Albany Railroad between Westborough and North Grafton, Massachusetts. Two parallel railway tracks curve gently to the left. On the left side of the tracks stands a small tool shed, and utility poles run along the tracks. Sparse trees and bushes are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
toolsheds
woods (plant communities)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011493
B-Series negative 5489-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

PC015.002.580.5489-B

Places

Westborough (Worcester 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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