Columbus Avenue crossing of B&A, showing stairway to old Columbus Avenue station, Boston, Massachusetts, 6324-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383586

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Description

The image depicts the Columbus Avenue crossing of the Boston & Albany Railroad in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible is a stairway leading to the old Columbus Avenue station. Beside the stairway is a tall lamppost. In the background, an elevated structure with a sign advertising "Armstrong Transfer Co." can be seen and tracks are visible in the foreground. A building with rounded edges is also visible on the left.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
stairs
railroad stations
men (male humans)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012306
B-Series negative 6324-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

PC015.002.090.6324-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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