Crossing of Grafton Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8233-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383968

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Worcester - Railroad crossings
Crossing of Grafton Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8233-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Worcester - Railroad crossings

Description

The image depicts the crossing of Grafton Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible elements include a set of railroad tracks in the foreground, several buildings in the midground with visible signs such as "Cable Iron Company" and "Lumber Yard," and numerous utility poles. There are also horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians present.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
commercial buildings
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012873
B-Series negative 8233-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.690.8233-B

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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