Change of location of the Athol Branch, now abandoned for the Quabbin Resevoir, 10575-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382342

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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, 10575-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 stone arch bridge, part of the Athol Branch that has been abandoned due to the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. A person is standing beneath the archway, which is surrounded by rocky terrain. Sparse trees are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
arch bridges
rock
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003490
B-Series negative 10575-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.760.10575-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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