Bumper posts in new coach yard, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5390-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913

GUSN

GUSN-382674

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Description

The image depicts several bumper posts in a coach yard in Worcester, Massachusetts. These posts are set in front of railway tracks to stop trains safely. Surrounding the bumpers are tracks, equipment, and industrial buildings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
railroads
barriers
lumber
barrels (containers)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011394
B-Series negative 5390-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

PC015.002.640.5390-B

Date Notes

Created month: 12

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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