"Better Farming Special" Train, people gathered outside, Framingham, Massachusetts, 8489-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384262

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Description

The image depicts a scene the "Better Farming Special" Train at Framingham, Massachusetts, with a group of people gathered outside near a railroad. A train is visible on the right side, with individuals standing and walking around the tracks. In the background, there are buildings, including one with a church steeple. A pile of wood is in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trains (vehicle groupings)
rolling stock
railroads
spectators (event observers)
fences
utility poles
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013129
B-Series negative 8489-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.700.8489-B

Places

Framingham (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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