Athol Branch, relocation around Swift River, abandoned for Quabbin Reservoir, Massachusetts, 8265-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384000

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Athol Branch, relocation around Swift River, abandoned for Quabbin Reservoir, Massachusetts, 8265-B
(current record)

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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 depicts the Athol Branch railroad tracks curving alongside a river, with rocky terrain and a thin line of trees on the hillside. This area, located around Swift River, was eventually abandoned for the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
rivers
embankments
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012905
B-Series negative 8265-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.760.8265-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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