Engine house at Boston Yard (near Kneeland Street), Boston, Massachusetts, 5843-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383106

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Description

The image depicts an engine house at Boston Yard near Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Several locomotives are visible inside the roundhouse bays. A man stands near the turntable in front of the locomotives, which facilitates the movement of engines to different tracks. The roof features multiple chimney-like structures.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
trains (vehicle groupings)
roundhouses
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011826
B-Series negative 5843-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

PC015.002.100.5843-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken into multiple pieces. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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