View of tracks near Wright Wire Cloth Co., Worcester, Mass., 10082-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909

GUSN

GUSN-381853

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Description

The image depicts railroad tracks near the Wright Wire Cloth Co. in Worcester, Massachusetts. The tracks run parallel to each other, with signal posts visible along the side. In the background, industrial buildings and houses are seen, with utility poles lining the tracks. A pile of materials is situated to the left.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003000
B-Series negative 10082-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.690.10082-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad stations

Description Level

Item

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