View along tracks, Worcester, Mass., 10077-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381848

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Description

The image shows a snowy landscape with railroad tracks in Worcester, Massachusetts. The tracks run through the center of the image flanked by a sloped embankment and utility poles on the left. On the right side, there are several tall smokestacks and an industrial building with the word "BOILERS" visible. A fence runs alongside the tracks and a few people are seen walking by the railway.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
boiler houses
fences
utility poles
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002995
B-Series negative 10077-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

PC015.002.620.10077-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Boilers

Description Level

Item

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