Freight yard; Delaware, Lackawanna & Western boxcar #36942, Newton, Massachusetts, 6101-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-06-07

GUSN

GUSN-383364

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Description

The image shows a Delaware, Lackawanna & Western boxcar numbered 36942 in a freight yard in Newton, Massachusetts. The boxcar is positioned on railroad tracks, with surrounding yard space visible in the background. Other boxcars and some structures are in the distance. The numbers and text are clearly visible on the boxcar's end.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
railroads
boxcars
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012083
B-Series negative 6101-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.390.6101-B

Places

Newton (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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