Unidentified scene, 9705-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381477

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Unidentified scene, 9705-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 wooden structure reinforced with thick vertical posts and resting on a rocky surface. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks leading towards the structure. A partial view of a crane is visible on the far right and a hill is faintly visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fences
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002624
B-Series negative 9705-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

PC015.002.760.9705-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Photographs

Description Level

Item

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