Old Westborough Station in the center of town, showing factory advertising enamelled steel and brass moulded bedsteads, Westborough, Massachusetts, 6344-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383606

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Description

The image depicts the Old Westborough Station located in the center of Westborough, Massachusetts. Visible are railroad tracks curving through the scene, with a building on the right side displaying advertising for enamelled steel and brass moulded bedsteads. A man is standing near tall industrial equipment by the tracks. Additional buildings and utility poles are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
factories (structures)
industrial buildings
exterior views
men (male humans)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012326
B-Series negative 6344-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

PC015.002.580.6344-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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