Gates Street extension looking south during the elimination of grade crossings at South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 10175-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908

GUSN

GUSN-381945

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Description

The image shows the Gates Street extension looking south in South Worcester, Massachusetts, during the elimination of grade crossings. Several multi-story buildings are visible in the background and there are piles of construction materials in the foreground. Two individuals are seen standing on the construction site near the rail tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003092
B-Series negative 10175-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.650.10175-B

Date Notes

Created Month: 08

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad crossings
Dwellings

Description Level

Item

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