East end of old freight yard, looking west, Worcester, Mass., 10038-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381809

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Description

The image shows the east end of an old freight yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking west. Visible are multiple railroad tracks converging into the distance, flanked by utility poles and several buildings. A small structure resembling a signal tower is centered further down the tracks and larger industrial buildings can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
railroads
railroad signal towers
rolling stock
freight trains
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002956
B-Series negative 10038-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.680.10038-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad trains

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken in half. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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