Scene during construction in Beacon Park Yard, workers handling concrete slabs and houses in the background, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6242-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909

GUSN

GUSN-383504

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Description

The image depicts a construction scene in Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Workers are handling concrete slabs, using a crane to move them. In the foreground, a worker stands near barrels and stacked lumber. Residential buildings are visible in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
construction (assembling)
concrete slabs
workers
cranes (equipment)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012224
B-Series negative 6242-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

PC015.002.020.6242-B

Date Notes

Created month: 03

Places

Allston (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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