View down tracks, Worcester, Mass., 10032-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381803

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Description

The image shows a set of railway tracks in Worcester, Massachusetts. The tracks extend into the distance with some rail cars visible further down. On the left is an open grassy area and utility poles line the tracks. Industrial buildings are faintly visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
rolling stock
freight cars
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002950
B-Series negative 10032-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.620.10032-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad trains

Description Level

Item

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