Showing construction period of elimination of grade crossings and building new station, passenger train in the background, Westborough, Massachusetts, 6458-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1909

GUSN

GUSN-383713

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Description

The image depicts a construction site in Westborough, Massachusetts, where workers are engaged in a project to eliminate grade crossings and build a new station. In the background, a passenger train is visible. The area is bustling with activity, including a crane in operation and a visible structure labeled "Claflin Coal Company, Lackawanna Coal.” Several workers are standing on rebar, preparing the site for further development.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
construction (assembling)
grade crossings
workers
passenger trains
rolling stock
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012614
B-Series negative 6458-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

PC015.002.580.6458-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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