New York, New Haven, and Hartford railroad tracks, looking east, South End, Boston, Massachusetts, 5493-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382777

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Description

The image depicts railroad tracks of the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad looking east in the South End of Boston, Massachusetts. There are multiple sets of tracks running parallel through the scene. On the left, a high stone retaining wall lines the railway, while buildings are visible in the background. A bridge crosses over the tracks further in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
apartments
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011497
B-Series negative 5493-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

PC015.002.090.5493-B

Places

South End (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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