Queensbury Mill wall at railroad, Worcester, Mass., 10113-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381884

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Description

The image depicts a large, sloped wall near a railroad in Worcester, Massachusetts, associated with the Queensbury Mill. Visible are several utility poles and a train rail with freight cars. In the background, there is a large structure, possibly a bridge, and a small building near the wall. Various construction materials and debris are scattered in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mills (buildings)
railroads
construction (assembling)
rolling stock
freight cars
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003031
B-Series negative 10113-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

PC015.002.620.10113-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Factories
Construction

Description Level

Item

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