Dump car #0406 at Allston car repair shop, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5733-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382998

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Description

The image features dump car #0406, located at the Allston car repair shop in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The car is loaded with loose material and prominently labeled with text indicating it should be returned to Allston shops when empty. The background shows part of the repair shop, including brick buildings and windows.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dump cars
railroads
repair shops
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011717
B-Series negative 5733-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

PC015.002.780.5733-B

Places

Brighton (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This plate is broken in half. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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