Pennsylvania R.R. Milk car #102747 at Kneeland Street Freight Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5698-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-12-08

GUSN

GUSN-382963

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Description

The image shows Pennsylvania R.R. Milk Car #102747 located at the Kneeland Street Freight Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The car features visible signage, including "DAIRY PRODUCTS" and "PENNSYLVANIA," along with the car number. Additionally, there are detailed structural elements such as a ladder and an air brake system on the side. The ground is covered in snow.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad yards
freight cars
milk
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011682
B-Series negative 5698-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

PC015.002.780.5698-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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