Change of location of tracks of Athol Branch (now abandoned on account of the Quabbin Reservoir), 5775-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383039

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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 tracks of Athol Branch (now abandoned on account of the Quabbin Reservoir), 5775-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 where railroad tracks of the Athol Branch have been relocated. The tracks curve through a sparsely wooded and sloped area with patches of snow covering the ground. A small structure is visible near the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
hills
trees
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011759
B-Series negative 5775-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

PC015.002.760.5775-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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