Sheathing for the Walcott shop wall during the construction of new station and lowering of tracks, Natick, Massachusetts, 6262-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896

GUSN

GUSN-383524

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Description

The image shows wooden sheathing and support beams used for the construction of the Walcott shop wall during the construction of a new station and track lowering in Natick, Massachusetts. The scene includes sloped beams providing structural support, a partially visible structure with siding, and rough terrain.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
construction (assembling)
barriers
sheathing
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012244
B-Series negative 6262-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

PC015.002.380.6262-B

Date Notes

Created month: 03

Places

Natick (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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