Freight cars on Grand Junction Branch near Somerville Avenue, 8576-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384309

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Freight cars on Grand Junction Branch near Somerville Avenue, 8576-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified scenery and views along tracks

Description

The image shows freight cars on the Grand Junction Branch near Somerville Avenue. The tracks run down the center of the image, with freight cars lined up on both sides. Utility poles and a signal gantry are visible in the background. Residential buildings and a fence can be seen on the right side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
freight trains
rolling stock
fences
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013216
B-Series negative 8576-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.760.8576-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A portion of the right side of this negative is broken off.

Description Level

Item

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