Near 23rd mile post, Framingham, Mass., 10726-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382491

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Description

The image depicts a rural scene near the 23rd mile post in Framingham, Massachusetts. There is a modest house in the middle ground surrounded by open fields and leafless trees. To the right, a large sign partially reads "E.T. BUR" and "For good," suggesting an advertisement, with power lines in the background and a hilly, forested area in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
houses
residential structures
exterior views
woods (plant communities)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003641
B-Series negative 10726-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

PC015.002.310.10726-B

Places

Framingham (Middlesex 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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