Gardner Street Crossing, Worcester, Mass., 10078-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381849

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Description

The image depicts Gardner Street Crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are railway tracks running through the scene with adjacent buildings, including a large stone structure with a tower and arched windows. A smaller building is located near the tracks and utility poles line the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
boxcars
freight cars
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002996
B-Series negative 10078-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

PC015.002.690.10078-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroad crossings

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom left corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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