Showing construction period of elimination of grade crossings and building new station, passenger train in the background, Westborough, Massachusetts, 6458-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1909

GUSN

GUSN-383713

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Description

The image depicts a construction site in Westborough, Massachusetts, where workers are engaged in a project to eliminate grade crossings and build a new station. In the background, a passenger train is visible. The area is bustling with activity, including a crane in operation and a visible structure labeled "Claflin Coal Company, Lackawanna Coal.” Several workers are standing on rebar, preparing the site for further development.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
construction (assembling)
grade crossings
workers
passenger trains
rolling stock
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012614
B-Series negative 6458-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

PC015.002.580.6458-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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