Filling in of the Faneuil dump, showing motor and plow, Boston, Massachusetts, 6250-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896-10-05

GUSN

GUSN-383512

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Description

The image shows a scene of the Faneuil dump filling in Boston, Massachusetts. A train with flatbed cars is visible, carrying a motor and a plow. Several men are standing on and around the train, with some men working on the tracks beside it. Trees are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
freight trains
rolling stock
dumps (refuse areas)
workers
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012232
B-Series negative 6250-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

PC015.002.120.6250-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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