Historic New England

Boylston Street bridge, now replaced by new bridge over tracks and Massachusetts Turnpike, Police and Fire Station in foreground, Boston, Massachusetts, 6128-B

The image depicts Boylston Street Bridge, which has since been replaced by a new bridge over train tracks and the Massachusetts Turnpike. In the foreground, there is a large brick building identified as a Police and Fire Station. The building features arched windows and doorways. The street is empty...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383390

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.6128-B

Apple farmer with oldshoulder yoke and baskets, 6129-B

The image shows an apple farmer standing outdoors, wearing a suit and a hat. He is using an old shoulder yoke to carry two baskets. Each basket contains apples, and the landscape in the background is sparse with bare trees and rocky terrain.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383391

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6129-B

Chart showing branch line profiles, 6130-B

The image displays a detailed chart illustrating branch line profiles of a railway. It features multiple graphs that represent different branch lines, including labels such as "Grand Junction Br.," "Highland Circuit Br.," "Milford Br.," and "Ware River Br." The chart is part of the "B.B. & A.R.R." c...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383392

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6130-B

Utley Lumber Co., Ware, Massachusetts, 6131-B

The image shows the Utley Lumber Co. located in Ware, Massachusetts. The building has signage reading "UTLEY COAL & LUMBER CO." and "COAL & LUMBER CO." A horse-drawn carriage is visible in front of the building. Various stacks of materials, likely lumber, are also present, along with an open-sided s...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383393

Ref. Code: PC015.002.550.6131-B

Maple street, from corner of Moss Avenue, Ware, Massachusetts, 6132-B

The image depicts a view of Maple Street from the corner of Moss Avenue in Ware, Massachusetts. A large tree stands prominently in the foreground, with more trees lining the left side of the street. A few utility poles and a building are visible in the background. A person is sitting on a stone wall...

Date: ca. 1895

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

GUSN: 383394

Ref. Code: PC015.002.550.6132-B

Main Street crossing, from the south, Natick, Massachusetts, 6133-B

The image depicts the Main Street crossing from the south in Natick, Massachusetts. A primary feature is the large building in the background with signage reading "H. Harwood & Sons, Base Balls." The scene shows a dirt road intersection with crossing gates. There is also a prominent street lamp with...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383395

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.6133-B

View of piers, Quincy Market Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. in background, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6134-B

The image shows a view of piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. A large sailing ship is docked alongside a pier in the foreground. In the background is the Quincy Market Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. building, identifiable by its signage. The pier on the left is supported by wooden pilings.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383396

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.6134-B

Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6135-B

The image depicts a Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler seated in a room with patterned wallpaper. Mrs. Wheeler is wearing a dark, high-collared dress, and Mr. Wheeler is dressed in a three-piece suit. They are positioned in front of a curtained doorway, and on the right, there are framed photographs on the wall a...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383397

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6135-B

Bacon Street, 6136-B

The image depicts a dirt road flanked by wooden fences, identified as Bacon Street. The road is lined with trees on both sides. In the background, the road inclines slightly, with more trees visible in the distance.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383398

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.6136-B

Interior view of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6137-B

The image depicts the interior of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler's home. It features a dining area with a table and chairs, a sideboard adorned with various dishes and glassware, and potted plants, including a large fern on a stand. Two lace-curtained windows are visible, allowing light into the room, and a d...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383399

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6137-B

Interior view of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6138-B

The image depicts an interior view of a Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler's home. A piano is visible on the right side, with a rocking chair in the foreground. On the left, there are framed portraits, one large and one small, displayed near a velvet chair. In the background, a mantelpiece is decorated with small...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383400

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6138-B

Interior view of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6139-B

The interior view depicts a room in the home of a Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler. Visible within the room is a piano with sheet music displayed on its stand, and various decorative items placed on top. A rocking chair and another chair are placed nearby. A framed painting or photograph hangs on the patterned ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383401

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6139-B

Interior view of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6140-B

The image shows an interior view of a Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler's home. A dining area features a wooden table with chairs, alongside a decorative radiator and potted ferns. The room is adorned with patterned wallpaper and a framed picture. Through an open doorway, more furniture, including a rocking chai...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383402

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6140-B

Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6141-B

The image depicts a man and a woman, identified as Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, seated inside a room. They are positioned beside a piano, upon which various decorative items and books are placed. In the background, there is a framed painting on the wall and a chair with a plant placed on a small table. Nea...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383403

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6141-B

Pastoral scene on the Boston and Albany railroad, showing two women sitting in a field, 6142-B

The image shows a pastoral scene with two women sitting in an open field. In the background, there are rolling hills, trees, and what appears to be railroad infrastructure associated with the Boston and Albany railroad. The landscape is expansive and the women are positioned in the right foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383404

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.6142-B

Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6143-B

The image shows a man and a woman, identified as Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, sitting together at a table. They are indoors, with a backdrop of decorative wallpaper. Next to them is a wooden cabinet topped with various glassware and a large fern on a stand. A stained glass window is visible above the cabin...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383405

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6143-B

Two portraits of unidentified girl (personal business of the photographer), 6144-B

The image features two circular portraits of an unidentified girl. She is shown from the shoulders up, wearing a light, frilly dress. Her long hair is styled in loose curls. Both portraits are framed with decorative borders and include the photographer's information, "H.E. Bosworth, 380 Main St., Sp...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383406

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6144-B

Stairs leading to ditch, Natick, Massachusetts, 6044-B

The image depicts a set of stone stairs leading down to a ditch in Natick, Massachusetts. The stairs are flanked by stone walls, and the ground surrounding the area appears to be earthen with sparse grass and vegetation.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383307

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.6044-B

Barn of Ehrlich Estate, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6045-B

The image depicts a barn on the Ehrlich Estate in Springfield, Massachusetts. The wooden structure has a gabled roof with visible shingles. Several windows and a door are present on the side of the barn, and it is surrounded by overgrown vegetation. Nearby, there are additional buildings, including ...

Date: 1908-09-09

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

GUSN: 383308

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.6045-B

Barn of Ehrlich Estate, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6046-B

The image depicts a barn on the Ehrlich Estate in Springfield, Massachusetts. The barn features wooden siding, a pitched roof, and a small window on its side. In the foreground, there is a fence and some vegetation.

Date: 1908-09-09

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

GUSN: 383309

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.6046-B

Barn of Ehrlich Estate, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6047-B

The image shows a barn from the Ehrlich Estate in Springfield, Massachusetts. The barn is constructed with wooden siding and features a large, central double door and a smaller window. The surrounding area has dense vegetation and foliage.

Date: 1908-09-09

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

GUSN: 383310

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.6047-B

Barn of Ehrlich Estate, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6048-B

The image shows the underside of the barn at the Ehrlich Estate in Springfield, Massachusetts. The structure features wooden beams supported by stone piers or foundations. There is a sandy or gravelly area in the foreground and some vegetation is visible to the side.

Date: 1908-09-09

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

GUSN: 383311

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.6048-B

Tower #8 at junction of Main Line and Highland Branch, known as Brookline Junction, Boston, Massachusetts, 6050-B

The image depicts Tower #8 at the junction of the Main Line and Highland Branch, known as Brookline Junction, in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are several railway tracks converging, a small building alongside the tracks, two individuals crossing, and a bridge in the background. There are utility po...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383312

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.6050-B

Interior of railroad car, 6051-B

The image depicts the interior of a railroad car featuring a narrow corridor. The corridor is lined with wooden walls and a ceiling with visible boards. A window with bars is present on the right side, allowing light to filter in.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383313

Ref. Code: PC015.002.730.6051-B

Coal pile, Newton, Massachusetts, 6052-B

The image shows a large pile of coal adjacent to a railroad car labeled "Boston & Albany." A person stands on top of the coal pile. In the background, there are trees and a small building visible. The scene includes some railroad tracks in the foreground.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383314

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.6052-B

Looking east from Summer Street, site of new station, line formerly ran through centerof town, Westborough, Massachusetts, 6053-B

The image depicts a view looking east from Summer Street in Westborough, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is an open grassy area with patches of bare ground. Behind this, a row of houses is visible, interspersed with bare trees. The site is indicated as the location for a new station, with th...

Date: 1898-03-09

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

GUSN: 383315

Ref. Code: PC015.002.580.6053-B

Looking east from Summer Street, site of new station, line formerly ran through centerof town, Westborough, Massachusetts, 6054-B

The image shows a grassy area in the foreground with several houses and trees in the background. This is the site of a new station in Westborough, Massachusetts, as seen from Summer Street. The scene looks east, where the train line previously ran through the center of town.

Date: 1898-03-09

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

GUSN: 383316

Ref. Code: PC015.002.580.6054-B

House in connection with grade crossings, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6055-B

The image shows a two-story house in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, associated with grade crossings. The house has a gabled roof and shutters on the windows. In front of the house, various pieces of laundry are hanging on a clothesline. The foreground shows a patch of uneven, rocky ground.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383317

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6055-B

On river across from Damon Safe & Iron Co., East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 6056-B

The image shows an industrial area along a river in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. Visible across the water is the Damon Safe & Iron Co. building. The foreground includes wooden structures, potentially part of a dock or construction area, and industrial equipment. In the background, there are multip...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383318

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.6056-B

Elimination of grade crossing, looking east, South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6057-B

The image shows a construction site in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, during the elimination of a grade crossing. Looking east, the scenery includes dirt piles and structural support walls in progress. To the right are two buildings, one with an industrial chimney emitting smoke. A utili...

Date: August 1908

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

GUSN: 383319

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.6057-B

Unidentified freight yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 6058-B

The image shows a freight yard in Boston, Massachusetts. In the background, two freight cars are visible, marked with "N.Y.C. & H.R." and labeled "New York Central Lines." The foreground contains a stack of long wooden beams and a large cylindrical object wrapped with a metal framework.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383320

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6058-B

Looking west from site of new station, line formerly ran through centerof town, Westborough, Massachusetts, 6049-B

The image shows an open field in the foreground, with construction activity where workers are gathered around building materials. A crane is visible in the background as well as rows of houses and leafless trees. This view is looking west from the site of a new station in Westborough, Massachusetts,...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383321

Ref. Code: PC015.002.580.6049-B

Capsized steam crane at Faneuil dump, now site of Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston, Massachusetts, 6059-B

The image shows a capsized steam crane at the Faneuil dump, which is now the site of the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston, Massachusetts. The crane appears overturned beside a railway track, surrounded by wooden debris. In the background, a small group of people and additional rail equipment are vis...

Date: 1896-11-20

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

GUSN: 383322

Ref. Code: PC015.002.120.6059-B

Kneeland Street freight yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 6060-B

The image shows a freight yard on Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Several boxcars are visible on parallel tracks, with one prominently facing the viewer. In the background, there is a structure with multiple semaphore signals. A wooden fence runs along the right side of the yard.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383323

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6060-B

Freight yard, detail of switch stand, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6061-B

The image shows a freight yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on a switch stand in the foreground. The tracks converge with multiple train cars visible in the background. On the right side, there is a building adjacent to the tracks.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383324

Ref. Code: PC015.002.680.6061-B

Details of stone bonding in bridge abutment, Cordaville, Southborough, Massachusetts, 6062-B

The image shows the detailed stone bonding in the abutment of a bridge located in Cordaville, Southborough, Massachusetts. The abutment is constructed using roughly rectangular stones of varying sizes, stacked in a staggered pattern. A metal rod and beams are visible at the top of the structure, pos...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383325

Ref. Code: PC015.002.520.6062-B

Dump cars filling in the Faneuil dump, Boston, Massachusetts, 6063-B

The image shows a train with multiple dump cars filled with debris at the Faneuil dump in Boston, Massachusetts. A person stands on one of the dump cars and another person is seen nearby on the ground. Houses are visible in the background on the hillside.

Date: ca. 1896

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

GUSN: 383326

Ref. Code: PC015.002.120.6063-B

Freight cars on Washington Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6064-B

The image depicts freight cars on Washington Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The cars are situated beside industrial buildings, one of which has signage for the "Parker Wire Goods Co." The area around the freight cars is covered with snow and there are stacks of wood nearby.

Date: 1909-01-22

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

GUSN: 383327

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.6064-B

Concrete wall beside tracks, Wellesley Hills, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 6065-B

The image shows a concrete wall beside railway tracks in Wellesley Hills, Wellesley, Massachusetts. The wall is constructed with stone sections on either side of a smoother concrete section and is topped with a wooden fence. The foreground features railway tracks running parallel to the base of the ...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383328

Ref. Code: PC015.002.570.6065-B

Pipe laying scow on Charles River at or near the old Cottage Farm Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts, 6066-B

The image depicts a pipe-laying scow on the Charles River, situated at or near the old Cottage Farm Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. The scow is visible on the right side of the image with cranes and other equipment aboard. In the background, industrial buildings and storage tanks are present across...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383329

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.6066-B

Steam shovel #3 at 13 mile post, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 6067-B

The image shows a steam shovel marked â#3â positioned at the 13-mile post in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The steam shovel, belonging to the Boston & Albany Railroad Company, is adjacent to railway tracks and is actively engaged in excavation work, with several workers assisting with the operation....

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383330

Ref. Code: PC015.002.570.6067-B

Bridge and abutment, probably in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, 6068-B

The image shows a stone bridge and abutment, likely located in the Berkshires, Massachusetts. The structure is surrounded by dense vegetation, including trees and bushes. A sloped area with grass and scattered plants is visible in the foreground, along with a wooden post and wire fencing.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383331

Ref. Code: PC015.002.710.6068-B

Freight train wreck at tower #8, Brookline Junction, Boston, Massachusetts, 6069-B

The image shows a freight train wreck near a small signal tower at Brookline Junction, Boston, Massachusetts. The wrecked trains are overturned next to the tracks, with debris scattered around. Several people in coats and hats are present at the site, observing the wreckage. The tower is a wooden st...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383332

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.6069-B

Freight train wreck at tower #8, Brookline Junction, Boston, Massachusetts, 6070-B

The image depicts a freight train wreck at tower #8, located at Brookline Junction in Boston, Massachusetts. A large pile of twisted train debris is spread across multiple tracks, with parts of the train visibly damaged and scattered. The train tower stands in the background, and several individuals...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383333

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.6070-B

Freight train wreck at tower #8, Brookline Junction, Boston, Massachusetts, 6071-B

The image shows a freight train wreck at Tower #8 in Brookline Junction, Boston, Massachusetts. The train is overturned and heavily damaged near the rail tracks, with debris scattered around. Several people are on and near the wrecked train, inspecting the damage.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383334

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.6071-B

Steam shovel working in cut on right-of-way, Charlton, Massachusetts, 6072-B

The image shows a steam shovel operating on a right-of-way in Charlton, Massachusetts. The machine is equipped with a large bucket for excavating material. A few workers are visible around the steam shovel and there are tracks laid near the excavation site. Telephone poles and a cut slope provide co...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383335

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.6072-B

Beacon Park Yard, car pushed over bumper post, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6073-B

The image shows a scene at Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Several freight cars are seen lined up on the tracks, with one car having been pushed over a bumper post. There are multiple bumper posts along the railway tracks, and the surroundings include utility poles and additional...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383336

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.6073-B

Broad Canal, crossed by Grand Junction Branch, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 6074-B

The image depicts the Broad Canal in Cambridge, Massachusetts, crossed by the Grand Junction Branch. Industrial buildings with smokestacks surround the canal, reflecting in the calm water. There is a mix of wooden and brick structures visible on either side of the water. A small bridge or path is pa...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383337

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.6074-B

Broad Canal, crossed by Grand Junction Branch, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 6075-B

The image depicts the Broad Canal in Cambridge, Massachusetts, intersected by the Grand Junction Branch. Visible are several industrial buildings with numerous windows, a tall smokestack, and a body of water reflecting the structures. The scene includes a railway track in the foreground and wooden f...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383338

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.6075-B

Group of Boston and Albany Railroad roadmasters, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6076-B

The image shows a group of six men, identified as roadmasters of the Boston and Albany Railroad, posed outside in Springfield, Massachusetts. Four of the men are standing, and two are seated in front of a large tree. The background includes a brick building and utility poles.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383339

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.6076-B

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