Broken wagons hit by train at railroad crossing, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5411-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382696

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Description

The image shows broken wagons at a railroad crossing in Framingham, Massachusetts. The wagons appear to have been hit by a train. A dirt path crosses the tracks and wooden fencing runs alongside. A house is visible in the background on the right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
wagons (cargo vehicles)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011416
B-Series negative 5411-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

PC015.002.310.5411-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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