Elimination of grade crossing, looking east, South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6057-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908

GUSN

GUSN-383319

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Description

The image shows a construction site in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, during the elimination of a grade crossing. Looking east, the scenery includes dirt piles and structural support walls in progress. To the right are two buildings, one with an industrial chimney emitting smoke. A utility pole with hanging wires is visible to the left and a tree stands near the construction area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
railroads
grade crossings
factories (structures)
industrial buildings
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012039
B-Series negative 6057-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

PC015.002.650.6057-B

Date Notes

Created month: 08

Places

South 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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