Gates Street crossing taken in connection with South Worcester grade crossing elimination, Worcester, Mass., 10173-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-06-14

GUSN

GUSN-381943

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Description

The image depicts a construction area at Gates Street crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts, associated with the South Worcester grade crossing elimination project. In the foreground, there are piles of lumber and construction materials. A man is standing on the left side near a dirt road which is surrounded by trees and a residential house in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
girders
houses
residential structures
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003090
B-Series negative 10173-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.650.10173-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
Dwellings

Conservation Note

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

Description Level

Item

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