South Station, Boston, Mass., 10554-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382322

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Boston - South Station
South Station, Boston, Mass., 10554-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Boston - South Station

Description

The image depicts the exterior of South Station in Boston, Massachusetts. The prominent building features a large, symmetrical facade with multiple arched windows and an ornate clock at the center of its rooftop. Cobblestone pavement and several people are visible in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
clocks
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003469
B-Series negative 10554-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

PC015.002.140.10554-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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