Grand Junction Branch, view of oil works, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5469-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382753

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Description

The image depicts the Grand Junction Branch railroad tracks in Cambridge, Massachusetts, leading towards an industrial area identified as oil works. There are fenced areas on both sides of the tracks, with buildings to the left and a visible freight car marked "B&A" positioned alongside. Utility poles run parallel to the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
boxcars
industrial buildings
exterior views
fences
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011473
B-Series negative 5469-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

PC015.002.180.5469-B

Places

Cambridge (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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