Station Crossing, looking north, Cordaville, Southborough, Massachusetts, 8227-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1898-03-04

GUSN

GUSN-383962

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Description

The image depicts a station crossing looking north in Cordaville, Southborough, Massachusetts. In the foreground, railroad tracks and part of a crossing gate mechanism are visible. A large building labeled "RAILROAD" stands to the right, with a porch and multiple windows. Leafless trees and additional houses can be seen in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
roads
houses
residential structures
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012867
B-Series negative 8227-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.520.8227-B

Places

Cordaville (Southborough, Worcester county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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