Signal Tower #28, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5421-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1913

GUSN

GUSN-382706

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Worcester - Miscellaneous railroad structures
Signal Tower #28, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5421-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Worcester - Miscellaneous railroad structures

Description

The image depicts Signal Tower #28 located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is a two-story building with a gabled roof, positioned adjacent to multiple railroad tracks. In the background, there are several other buildings visible, including one with a dome.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad signal towers
exterior views
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011426
B-Series negative 5421-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

PC015.002.640.5421-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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