Main Street crossing, looking north, Ashland, Massachusetts, 8275-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1901-01-30

GUSN

GUSN-384010

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Description

The image shows the Main Street crossing in Ashland, Massachusetts, looking north. A railroad track runs through the center of the scene, flanked by power lines and poles. On the left, there is a large building with a covered porch and columns. On the right, there are smaller buildings, including one with a sign that reads "RAIL ROAD CROSSING." Leafless trees are visible in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
commercial buildings
exterior views
fences
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012916
B-Series negative 8275-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.010.8275-B

Places

Ashland (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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