Railroad crossing, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5413-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382698

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Description

The image shows a railroad crossing in Framingham, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a sign reads "PRIVATE CROSSING. DANGEROUS." The crossing leads to two buildings visible in the background, aligned parallel to each other. The area around the crossing features wooden fences and some strewn boards or debris. There are also telephone poles and wires visible in the scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011418
B-Series negative 5413-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

PC015.002.310.5413-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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