View of Boston & Albany tracks near tower #26, Worcester, Mass., 10098-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381869

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Description

The image shows the Boston & Albany railroad tracks near tower #26 in Worcester, Massachusetts. The scene features parallel tracks extending into the distance covered in snow. On either side of the tracks are utility poles and various industrial buildings are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad signal towers
utility poles
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003016
B-Series negative 10098-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

PC015.002.620.10098-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad signal towers

Description Level

Item

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