Dump car A-46 in Allston Yard, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5436-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382720

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Description

The image depicts dump car A-46 located in Allston Yard, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The car is situated on railroad tracks and features a wooden structure with visible metal components, including chains and bolts. Other rail cars and industrial buildings can be seen in the backdrop.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dump cars
freight cars
railroads
railroad yards
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011440
B-Series negative 5436-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

PC015.002.150.5436-B

Places

Brighton (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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