Island in Lake Cochituate caused by railroad embankment, Natick, Massachusetts, 8235-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383970

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Description

The image shows an island in Lake Cochituate, Natick, Massachusetts, which has formed due to a nearby railroad embankment. The embankment is visible on the left with utility poles along its length, while the lake with a partially frozen surface surrounds the island. Trees line the horizon in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
embankments
lakes (bodies of water)
islands
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012875
B-Series negative 8235-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.380.8235-B

Places

Natick (Middlesex 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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