Freight cars on siding at oil works, Cambridge, Mass., 10658-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382423

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Description

The image shows freight cars positioned on railway tracks at a siding near oil works in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In the background, industrial buildings and a water tower are visible. The tracks run through the center of the image, leading into the industrial area. A fence and some greenery can be seen along the left side of the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
freight cars
grade crossings
water towers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003573
B-Series negative 10658-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

PC015.002.180.10658-B

Places

Cambridge (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

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

Description Level

Item

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