"Better Farming Special" train at old Westborough Station, lecture by professor Gribben on cows, Westborough, Massachusetts, 6454-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383709

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Description

The image depicts a gathering at the old Westborough Station in Westborough, Massachusetts, where a "Better Farming Special" train is present. A crowd is gathered around the station, presumably attending a lecture by Professor Gribben on cows. The train is visible on the right, and people are seen in period attire. Horse-drawn carriages are also visible in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
trains (vehicle groupings)
rolling stock
spectators (event observers)
horse-drawn vehicles
utility poles
trees
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012610
B-Series negative 6454-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

PC015.002.700.6454-B

Places

Westborough (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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