Bird's eye view of the Worcester Freight Yard, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5357-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913

GUSN

GUSN-382641

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Description

The image shows an elevated perspective of the Worcester Freight Yard in Worcester, Massachusetts. Multiple train tracks are visible, along with several trains and freight cars. A row of telegraph poles runs along the left side of the yard, and industrial buildings and structures can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
railroads
rolling stock
freight trains
cityscapes (representations)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011361
B-Series negative 5357-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.680.5357-B

Date Notes

Created month: 12

Places

Worcester (Worcester 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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