Change of location of the Athol Branch, now abandoned for the Quabbin Resevoir, 10574-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1901

GUSN

GUSN-382341

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Change of location of the Athol Branch, now abandoned for the Quabbin Resevoir, 10574-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified scenery and views along tracks

Description

The image shows a landscape view featuring a barren tree in the foreground with a pile of rocks and earth behind it. There is a small stream or creek winding through the grassy area towards the lower part of the image. A stone structure or culvert is visible among the rocks. The scenery appears to be part of a site abandoned for the Quabbin Reservoir.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
streams
rock
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003489
B-Series negative 10574-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.760.10574-B

Date Notes

Created Month: 02

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative has multiple cracks and the bottom left corner is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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