Worcester Freight Yard, looking west from tower 26, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5355-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913

GUSN

GUSN-382639

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Description

The image depicts the Worcester Freight Yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, as seen from Tower 26, facing west. Multiple train tracks extend into the distance, with buildings and utility poles visible alongside. A few individuals are present near the tracks and various structures are scattered throughout the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad yards
workers
cityscapes (representations)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011359
B-Series negative 5355-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

PC015.002.680.5355-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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