Huntington Avenue freight yards, west end, Boston, Massachusetts, 8285-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384020

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Description

The image depicts the Huntington Avenue freight yards at the west end in Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a dirt path with some debris scattered alongside it. A wooden fence runs along the right side of the path, with a sign cautioning people against walking on the railroad. In the background, several large brick buildings and a distinct tall tower are visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
railroads
fences
streets
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012926
B-Series negative 8285-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.090.8285-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk 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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