Grade crossing elimination project along the Highland Branch, 5983-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383246

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Grade crossing elimination project along the Highland Branch, 5983-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 railway line along the Highland Branch with tracks leading under a metal bridge structure. There are several industrial buildings alongside the tracks, with visible signage including "Uneeda Biscuit" and "Omega Oil." Utility poles and wires are also running alongside the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
freight cars
snow (precipitation)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011966
B-Series negative 5983-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

PC015.002.760.5983-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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