Depressing of tracks, J.W. Walcott shop in background, Natick, Massachusetts, 5867-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1906-03-14

GUSN

GUSN-383130

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Description

The image shows a construction site with tracks being worked on in Natick, Massachusetts. In the background, there is a large building with the name "J.W. Walcott & Co." visible on the facade. The building appears to be an industrial or commercial structure, surrounded by snow and construction materials. Several train cars filled with material are positioned alongside the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
construction (assembling)
industrial buildings
exterior views
freight trains
utility poles
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011850
B-Series negative 5867-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

PC015.002.380.5867-B

Places

Natick (Middlesex 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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