Lowering of tracks, north wall at Briggs, Natick, Mass., 10125-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381896

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Description

The image shows a construction site where tracks are being lowered at the north wall of Briggs in Natick, Massachusetts. Visible are a line of rail carts filled with earth and debris, wooden beams used to support the excavation, and large stone blocks stacked along the side. Several workers can be seen on the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
construction (assembling)
rubble concrete
rolling stock
freight cars
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003043
B-Series negative 10125-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

PC015.002.380.10125-B

Places

Natick (Middlesex 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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