Freight yard, detail of switch stand, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6061-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383324

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Description

The image shows a freight yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on a switch stand in the foreground. The tracks converge with multiple train cars visible in the background. On the right side, there is a building adjacent to the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
railroads
freight trains
rolling stock
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012043
B-Series negative 6061-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

PC015.002.680.6061-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

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

Description Level

Item

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