View of grade crossing on the Milford Branch of the Boston and Albany railroad, Milford, Massachusetts, 5587-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382872

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Description

The image depicts a grade crossing on the Milford Branch of the Boston and Albany railroad in Milford, Massachusetts. The crossing is marked by two prominent signs reading "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." A dirt road extends through the area, surrounded by trees and a row of houses can be seen in the background. Wood piles are visible to the left of the road.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011591
B-Series negative 5587-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

PC015.002.340.5587-B

Places

Milford (Worcester 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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