Interior view of Allston Car Repair Shops (Paint Shops), demolished to make way for Massachusetts Turnpike, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5408-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382693

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Description

The image shows the interior of the Allston Car Repair Shops (Paint Shops) in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The space is large and open with a high ceiling supported by a network of steel beams. Ladders and various wooden structures are distributed throughout the space. Large windows line one side of the building, providing natural light. This building was demolished to make way for the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
repair shops
paint shops
interior views
ladders
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011413
B-Series negative 5408-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

PC015.002.150.5408-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: The top right corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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