Old Westborough railroad station, exterior, Westborough, Mass., 9698-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381470

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Description

The image shows the exterior of the Old Westborough railroad station in Westborough, Massachusetts. The building is constructed of brick and has a sign reading "WESTBORO." The roof features decorative elements and there are multiple windows and a door visible. Railroad tracks lie in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
railroads
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002617
B-Series negative 9698-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

PC015.002.580.9698-B

Places

Westborough (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A large portion of the bottom left of this negative has been broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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