Powell Planer's Works, exterior, Worcester, Mass., 10034-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1909-01-21

GUSN

GUSN-381805

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Worcester
Powell Planer's Works, exterior, Worcester, Mass., 10034-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Worcester

Description

The image shows the exterior of Powell Planer's Works in Worcester, Massachusetts. There is snow on the ground in the forground. The building has signage for Powell Tool Company and Planers. To the right, a railway car marked with "N.Y.N.H. & H." is partially visible. Electrical poles and signage for other businesses can also be seen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

factories (structures)
industrial buildings
exterior views
railroad cars
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002952
B-Series negative 10034-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.620.10034-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Factories
Architectural photography

Description Level

Item

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