Unidentified branch line, 10721-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382486

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Unidentified branch line, 10721-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 stretch of railroad tracks running diagonally across a gravel-covered area. To the side of the tracks, a person is walking away from the camera. On the left, a line of utility poles follows the tracks. In the foreground, there is a stone-lined ditch or culvert beneath the tracks. Leafless trees are visible along the right side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
woods (plant communities)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003636
B-Series negative 10721-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

PC015.002.760.10721-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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