Original station for Framingham, now used as Freight Station, exterior, showing railroad cars and signals, Framingham, Mass., 9703-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381475

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Description

The image depicts the original station in Framingham, Massachusetts, which is now used as a freight station. Visible are several railroad cars lined up on the tracks. In the background, there is a station building with a clock tower. Also, railroad signals can be seen alongside the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002622
B-Series negative 9703-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

PC015.002.310.9703-B

Places

Framingham (Middlesex 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 is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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