Plymouth Street crossing, north side, looking east, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8426-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384199

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Description

The image shows a railroad crossing at Plymouth Street, north side, looking east in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are train tracks crossing the street, a crossing sign that reads "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE," and a small structure next to the crossing. Several people are near the barriers, with a large building and trees in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
houses
residential structures
exterior views
men (male humans)
women (female humans)
utility poles
trees
gatehouses
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013066
B-Series negative 8426-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.690.8426-B

Places

Worcester (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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