Construction, with factory in background, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6313-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383575

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Description

The image shows a construction site in Worcester, Massachusetts, with an industrial factory visible in the background. The construction area features structural frames and an array of railway tracks. There are materials and debris scattered on the ground. Two individuals can be seen standing near the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
construction (assembling)
factories (structures)
industrial buildings
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012295
B-Series negative 6313-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

PC015.002.630.6313-B

Places

Worcester (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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