West end of Huntington Avenue freight yard, near tower #7, Boylston Street bridge in background, Boston, Massachusetts, 6082-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383345

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Description

The image depicts the west end of Huntington Avenue freight yard near tower #7 in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible structures include a wooden fence with a sign and railroad tracks running alongside. In the background, the Boylston Street bridge is partially visible, alongside a building. The ground consists of cobblestones and dirt.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad yards
railroad signal towers
fences
bridges (built works)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012064
B-Series negative 6082-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

PC015.002.070.6082-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk 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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