General view of Walcott's mill wall, Natick, Massachusetts, 5906-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896

GUSN

GUSN-383169

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Description

The image shows a view of Walcott's mill wall in Natick, Massachusetts. In the background, a large multi-story building with numerous windows is visible. Workers are seen in the foreground, engaged in construction activities near loaded railcars filled with rocks and debris. A brick structure is also partially visible to the right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mills (buildings)
industrial buildings
exterior views
freight trains
railroads
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011889
B-Series negative 5906-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

PC015.002.380.5906-B

Date Notes

Created month: 05

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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