Site of new Beacon Park Engine House, former site of old Beacon Park race track, Boston, Mass., 10529-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-09-21

GUSN

GUSN-382297

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Description

The image depicts a construction site identified as the future location of the Beacon Park Engine House, which previously served as the Beacon Park race track in Boston, Massachusetts. There are several individuals on the site, and various construction materials are present in the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
freight cars
institutional buildings
construction (assembling)
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003444
B-Series negative 10529-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.090.10529-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: There is a large crack on the left side of this negative. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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