West end of Huntington Avenue yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 6116-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383379

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Description

The image shows the west end of Huntington Avenue yard in Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a dirt area with debris and scattered logs. A wooden fence encloses the area, and a sign on the fence reads, "PERSONS ARE HEREBY WARNED NOT TO WALK ON THE RAILROAD." Behind the fence, a brick building with multiple arched windows is visible. A streetlamp is also seen near the building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
fences
buildings (structures)
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012098
B-Series negative 6116-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

PC015.002.070.6116-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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