Passenger train at Westborough station, Westborough, Massachusetts, 6459-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383714

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Description

The image shows a passenger train at Westborough station in Westborough, Massachusetts. The train includes an engine marked with the number 231, followed by a series of passenger cars. In the background is the station building, which features a distinct roof and architectural details typical of train stations from the era. A dirt path leads up to the station area and a utility pole with a hanging streetlight is visible nearby.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
passenger trains
rolling stock
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012615
B-Series negative 6459-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

PC015.002.580.6459-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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