Unidentified grade crossing, looking up Langley Road, 5584-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382869

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad crossings
Unidentified grade crossing, looking up Langley Road, 5584-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified railroad crossings

Description

The image shows a railroad crossing at Langley Road. A crossbuck sign is prominently displayed, reading "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." The crossing gates are positioned on both sides and a man stands near the right gate. Trees line the road and buildings can be seen further along Langley Road.

Details

Descriptive Terms

roads
grade crossings
railroads
houses
residential structures
exterior views
men (male humans)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011588
B-Series negative 5584-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

PC015.002.740.5584-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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