Junction of Illinois and Gates Streets, looking west, Grade Crossing elimination project, Worcester, Mass., 9973-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908

GUSN

GUSN-381745

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Description

The image depicts the junction of Illinois and Gates Streets in Worcester, Massachusetts, as part of the Grade Crossing elimination project. Visible are several houses, including a prominent home with a porch and dormer windows. A large tree stands on the left, while construction elements and barriers are present in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
intersections
grade crossings
houses
residential structures
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002892
B-Series negative 9973-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.650.9973-B

Date Notes

Created Month: 08

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad crossings
Dwellings

Description Level

Item

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