Crossing at Plymouth Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5593-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382878

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Worcester
Crossing at Plymouth Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5593-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Worcester

Description

The image shows a railroad crossing at Plymouth Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are the railroad tracks and a crossing gate arm in the foreground. The background features a street lined with trees and buildings, along with a sign reading "Railroad Crossing." A small building and utility pole are also present near the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
gates
buildings (structures)
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011597
B-Series negative 5593-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

PC015.002.620.5593-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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