Southern terminal of the Milford Branch, Milford, Massachusetts, 6298-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383560

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Description

The image shows the southern terminal of the Milford Branch in Milford, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple train tracks converging towards a central point with a locomotive and rail cars in the distance. There are buildings on both sides, one of which appears to be a large shed. Stacked wooden materials are visible to the left of the tracks.

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Descriptive Terms

terminals (buildings)
railroads
freight trains
rolling stock
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012280
B-Series negative 6298-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

PC015.002.340.6298-B

Places

Milford (Worcester 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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