Four tracking near Marion Street, Natick, Massachusetts, 8656-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384390

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Description

The image depicts a railway line near Marion Street in Natick, Massachusetts. Two sets of tracks are visible, with telegraph poles running alongside them. There is construction equipment and several individuals are present near the tracks. Sparse trees and a few houses can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
construction (assembling)
steam shovels
fields (land)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013296
B-Series negative 8656-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.380.8656-B

Places

Natick (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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