View of grade crossing, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5589-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382874

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Description

The image shows a grade crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible elements include railroad tracks crossing a dirt road, a "Railroad Crossing" sign, and several buildings including a small structure close to the tracks. Trees and utility poles are also present alongside the road.

Details

Descriptive Terms

roads
railroads
grade crossings
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011593
B-Series negative 5589-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

PC015.002.620.5589-B

Places

Worcester (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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