Foundation pit at chimney of Walcott Shop during lowering of tracks, Natick, Mass., 10126-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896

GUSN

GUSN-381897

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Description

The image shows a foundation pit at the chimney of Walcott Shop in Natick, Massachusetts, during the process of lowering tracks. Visible within the pit are wooden beams, tools such as a shovel, and some clothing or fabric draped over a beam. The ground is covered in rocks and debris.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
construction (assembling)
chimneys (architectural elements)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003044
B-Series negative 10126-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.380.10126-B

Places

Natick (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Chimneys

Description Level

Item

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