Wall at Wright Wire Co., Worcester, Mass., 10105-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381876

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Description

The image depicts a section of an industrial area featuring a large wall under construction at Wright Wire Co. in Worcester, Massachusetts. In the foreground are railway tracks, with some train cars and a small building visible. The background shows additional industrial structures and a few hillside residences.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
construction (assembling)
factories (structures)
industrial buildings
railroads
rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003023
B-Series negative 10105-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

PC015.002.620.10105-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Construction

Description Level

Item

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