Railroad crossing, probably along the Milford Branch, 5500-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382784

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad crossings
Railroad crossing, probably along the Milford Branch, 5500-B
(current record)

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified railroad crossings

Description

The image depicts a railroad crossing, likely along the Milford Branch. Visible are train tracks covered in snow, extending into the distance. On the left, a portion of a railcar with visible text is seen. There is a small building to the right and several utility poles alongside the tracks. In the background, additional structures and bare trees are present.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
grade crossings
snow (precipitation)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011504
B-Series negative 5500-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

PC015.002.740.5500-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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