Excavation for large cut in relocating of Main Line, Westborough, Massachusetts, 8785-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384519

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Description

The image depicts a construction site in Westborough, Massachusetts, where men are working on an excavation for the relocation of a main line. Several workers are visible, using shovels with the help of horse-drawn carts. In the background, there are two white houses, and piles of dirt and rocks are scattered throughout the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
excavation (process)
horse-drawn vehicles
houses
residential structures
exterior views
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013425
B-Series negative 8785-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.580.8785-B

Places

Westborough (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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