View along the Grand Junction branch, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5605-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382890

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Description

The image shows a landscape view along the Grand Junction branch in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. There is a dirt path in the foreground, surrounded by sparse vegetation. A person is standing on the left side of the path, facing away from the camera. In the background, industrial buildings with smokestacks are visible, with smoke rising into the air. Residential buildings can be seen further away on the right side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
industrial buildings
exterior views
men (male humans)
paths
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011609
B-Series negative 5605-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

PC015.002.180.5605-B

Places

East Cambridge (Cambridge, Middlesex 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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