Railroad car #2495, Brighton, Boston, Mass., 10675-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382440

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Description

The image depicts railroad car #2495 in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The car is positioned on railroad tracks and features prominent signage with "B&A" and "2495" marked on its side. In the background, there are multiple freight cars from different lines, including "N&W" and "Wisconsin Central Line."

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Descriptive Terms

freight cars
boxcars
railroads
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003590
B-Series negative 10675-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

PC015.002.150.10675-B

Places

Brighton (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A large portion of the right side of this negative is broken off and missing. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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