Change of location of tracks of Athol Branch (now abandoned on account of the Quabbin Reservoir), 5776-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383040

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Description

The image shows a section of railway tracks from the Athol Branch, which have been abandoned due to the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. The tracks curve alongside a body of water with rocks and debris scattered around. A person is seen standing on the rocky ground near the tracks. The landscape around is wooded, with bare trees visible in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
hills
men (male humans)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011760
B-Series negative 5776-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

PC015.002.760.5776-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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