Historic New England

Old coal shed looking north, Boston Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5403-B

The image shows an old coal shed located in Boston Yard, Boston, Massachusetts. The perspective is looking north along a set of railroad tracks that run parallel to the wooden structure of the shed. To the left, part of a brick building is visible. The tracks lead towards an open area framed by stru...

Date: 1898-06-09

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

GUSN: 382688

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5403-B

Old coal shed at Lehigh Street looking north, Boston Freight Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5404-B

The image shows an old coal shed located at Lehigh Street, facing north, within the Boston Freight Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is made of wood with visible support beams and there is a set of railroad tracks running alongside it. A brick building can be seen on the left side of the ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382689

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5404-B

Setting of the Franklin Street girders during grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5405-B

The image shows girders being set on Franklin Street as part of the grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are large industrial girders being positioned with the help of cranes. A man is standing on the structure and another person is operating surveying equipment in...

Date: 1911-10-13

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

GUSN: 382690

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.5405-B

Allston Car Repair Shops (Paint Shops), demolished to make way for Massachusetts Turnpike, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5406-B

The image depicts the Allston Car Repair Shops, specifically paint shops, located in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a large brick building with multiple arched windows and doors, situated alongside several railroad tracks. A few utility poles with electrical wiring are visible in ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382691

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5406-B

Interior view of Allston Car Repair Shops (Paint Shops), demolished to make way for Massachusetts Turnpike, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5407-B

The image shows the interior of the Allston Car Repair Shops (Paint Shops) in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The large space features multiple rows of windows along the walls and an open truss ceiling. Several train cars are positioned on tracks inside the shop, surrounded by numerous wooden ladde...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382692

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5407-B

Interior view of Allston Car Repair Shops (Paint Shops), demolished to make way for Massachusetts Turnpike, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5408-B

The image shows the interior of the Allston Car Repair Shops (Paint Shops) in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The space is large and open with a high ceiling supported by a network of steel beams. Ladders and various wooden structures are distributed throughout the space. Large windows line one sid...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382693

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5408-B

Pumps in heating plant, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5409-B

The image shows pumps and associated piping in a heating plant located in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. Several large pipes and valves are visible, connected to machinery. A ladder leans against the wall and multiple metallic containers sit on the ground to the right of the image.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382694

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5409-B

Right-of-way at Brookline Junction on the Highland Branch, Brookline, Massachusetts, 5410-B

The image depicts the right-of-way at Brookline Junction on the Highland Branch in Brookline, Massachusetts. It features a set of railroad tracks running alongside a large brick building. There is a tree and some utility poles near the building, and a wooden fence lines the area adjacent to the trac...

Date: 1898-05-20

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

GUSN: 382695

Ref. Code: PC015.002.160.5410-B

Broken wagons hit by train at railroad crossing, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5411-B

The image shows broken wagons at a railroad crossing in Framingham, Massachusetts. The wagons appear to have been hit by a train. A dirt path crosses the tracks and wooden fencing runs alongside. A house is visible in the background on the right.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382696

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5411-B

Broken wagons hit by train at railroad crossing, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5412-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing in Framingham, Massachusetts, with broken wagons visible beside the tracks. The location is surrounded by telegraph poles and several buildings can be seen in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382697

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5412-B

Railroad crossing, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5413-B

The image shows a railroad crossing in Framingham, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a sign reads "PRIVATE CROSSING. DANGEROUS." The crossing leads to two buildings visible in the background, aligned parallel to each other. The area around the crossing features wooden fences and some strewn boards o...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382698

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5413-B

Grand Junction Branch, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5414-B

The image depicts a railway area at the Grand Junction Branch in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple sets of train tracks running parallel, with a freight car labeled "N.Y.C. & H.R.R." The background includes industrial buildings and a few smokestacks, while a wooden scaff...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382699

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5414-B

Freight cars in old Boston Yard (near Kneeland Street), Fort Point Channel in background, Boston, Massachusetts, 5415-B

The image shows several freight cars positioned on a railway track within an old Boston Yard near Kneeland Street. In the background, there is a bridge over the Fort Point Channel.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382700

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5415-B

View of old Boston Yard (near Kneeland Street), Fort Point Channel and schooner in background, Boston, Massachusetts, 5416-B

The image depicts the Boston Yard near Kneeland Street, with visible railway tracks in the foreground. A group of workers is gathered near a lamp post, with industrial buildings and a tall smokestack in the background. In the distance, the masts of a schooner are visible near Fort Point Channel. A c...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382701

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5416-B

Interior view of locomotive repair shop, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5417-B

The image shows the interior of a locomotive repair shop in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Multiple locomotives and their components are visible inside the large industrial building. A crane is positioned above, lifting a locomotive labeled "1911" over another one labeled "2384." Various wheels an...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382702

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5417-B

Construction related to the New Union Station and grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5418-B

The image shows a construction site related to the New Union Station and grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are wooden supports and piles of construction materials alongside partially built or demolished structures. An industrial building with a tall chimney is i...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382703

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5418-B

Extension of Boston and Albany freight house, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5419-B

The image shows the extension of the Boston and Albany freight house in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building is a two-story brick structure with large arched windows and loading bays on the ground floor. The words "Boston & Albany Freight House" are prominently displayed on the upper part of the b...

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382704

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5419-B

Construction of the Boston and Albany freight house extension, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5420-B

The image shows the construction of an extension to the Boston and Albany freight house in Worcester, Massachusetts. Numerous construction workers are present. The structure features steel beams and an incomplete roof, with various building materials and tools scattered around the site. Snow is visi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382705

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5420-B

Signal Tower #28, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5421-B

The image depicts Signal Tower #28 located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is a two-story building with a gabled roof, positioned adjacent to multiple railroad tracks. In the background, there are several other buildings visible, including one with a dome.

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382706

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5421-B

Construction of the Huntington Avenue Station, looking east, bridge in background is Dartmouth Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5422-B

The image depicts the construction site of Huntington Avenue Station in Boston, Massachusetts, looking east. In the background, the Dartmouth Street bridge is visible. The foreground shows construction materials and a partially built structure alongside train tracks, with several people present near...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382707

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.5422-B

Passenger coach used for Better Farming Special Train, 5424-B

The image shows a passenger coach used for the "Better Farming Special" train. The side of the train displays "BOSTON & ALBANY RAILROAD BETTER FARMING SPECIAL" along with the logo "NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES." A sign on the train reads "FORESTRY AND INSECT PESTS ENTER HERE." The coach is marked with the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382708

Ref. Code: PC015.002.700.5424-B

Mountain scenery, Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts, 5425-B

The image displays a dirt path winding through the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts. Trees line both sides of the path, with a wooden fence and rocks visible on the right. The area is densely wooded.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382709

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5425-B

Mountain scenery, Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts, 5426-B

The image depicts a mountain scene in the Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a stream flows over rocks, surrounded by a forested landscape with numerous trees. The area is rugged with a mix of large boulders and dense vegetation.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382710

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5426-B

East view of the Savings Bank House or the J. Maher House, Natick, Massachusetts, 5526-B

The image shows the east view of the Savings Bank House or the J. Maher House in Natick, Massachusetts. It depicts a two-story wooden building with several windows and surrounded by a picket fence. In the foreground, a person holds an umbrella, and another person is seated on the steps leading to th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382811

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.5526-B

West view of possibly the Savings Bank House, Natick, Massachusetts, 5527-B

The image shows the west view of a wooden two-story house, possibly the Savings Bank House, located in Natick, Massachusetts. The house features a gabled roof with two chimneys and several windows with shutters. A small fence and a dirt path are visible in the foreground. Other buildings can be seen...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382812

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.5527-B

Flint's east crossing, looking north with wood bridge over stream, Canaan, New York, 5528-B

The image shows a wooden bridge crossing a stream at Flint's east crossing in Canaan, New York. The perspective is looking north, with railroad tracks in the foreground and a backdrop of trees and hills. Snow covers the ground around the bridge.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382813

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.5528-B

Schillings crossing, looking north, with view of little schoolhouse, Canaan, New York, 5529-B

The image shows a rural landscape in Canaan, New York, featuring Schillings crossing, with a view looking north. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks, and a sign partially reading "RAIL ROAD CROSSING LOOK OUT." In the background, on a gentle hill, sits a small schoolhouse with a path leading...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382814

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.5529-B

Yard of unidentified house with hammock, Chester, Massachusetts, 5530-B

The image shows the yard of a house in Chester, Massachusetts. A hammock is strung between two trees near the house. The house is partially visible with white siding, and the yard is overgrown with grass and vegetation. Large rocks are present in the foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382815

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5530-B

Rural country scene, railroad on right, Chester, Massachusetts, 5531-B

The image depicts a rural landscape in Chester, Massachusetts, with an open grassy field in the foreground. A stone wall runs diagonally from the middle to the right edge of the image. To the right of the wall, a railroad can be seen with tracks parallel to the wall. Rolling hills are visible in the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382816

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5531-B

Houses on a hillside, Chester, Massachusetts, 5532-B

The image depicts a house situated on a hillside in Chester, Massachusetts. The house is surrounded by bare trees and a hilly landscape. There is a dirt path leading up to the house and other houses are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382817

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5532-B

Heavily forested hillside, Chester, Massachusetts, 5533-B

The image depicts a heavily forested hillside in Chester, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a rocky field with several leafless trees. A small wooden structure is partially visible to the right and a stone wall runs across the lower edge of the image.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382818

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5533-B

Apple orchard, Chester, Massachusetts, 5534-B

The image shows an apple orchard in Chester, Massachusetts. It features several leafless apple trees spread across a grassy landscape. A stone wall is visible in the background and there is a structure partially obscured by the trees. The surroundings include rolling hills.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382819

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5534-B

Building of bridge to carry Huntington road over railroad, during elimination of grade crossing project, Chester, Massachusetts, 5535-B

The image shows the construction of a bridge for Huntington Road over a railroad in Chester, Massachusetts, as part of a project to eliminate grade crossings. There are piles of earth and rocks in the foreground, with several horse-drawn carts and workers engaged in construction activities. Power li...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382820

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5535-B

Houses near railroad track, Chester, Massachusetts, 5536-B

The image shows a scene in Chester, Massachusetts, featuring houses near a railroad track. In the foreground, a path leads past a white house and a smaller structure, with leafless trees and a stone wall visible. Another house can be seen on a hill in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382821

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5536-B

Old lane and house in background, Chester, Massachusetts, 5537-B

The image depicts an old lane bordered by trees and a wooden fence on a sloped hillside in Chester, Massachusetts. In the background, a house is visible among the trees at the end of the path. The scene is wooded, with bare trees lining the winding path.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382822

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5537-B

Banking and house beside railroad, Chester, Massachusetts, 5538-B

The image shows a hillside landscape in Chester, Massachusetts, with houses situated beside a railroad. The foreground includes rocky and grassy terrain, along with several trees, some of which are bare. There are two visible houses, both with multiple stories and chimneys, perched on the slope abov...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382823

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5538-B

Beside railroad in connection with eliminating grade crossing, Chester, Massachusetts, 5539-B

The image shows a rural scene in Chester, Massachusetts, with a dirt path lined with stones beside a railroad. There are several leafless trees and two houses visible in the background. The scene relates to work involving the elimination of a railroad grade crossing.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382824

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5539-B

Berkshire Park, looking south west, 5540-B

The image shows a grassy hillside with scattered bare trees and fencing visible in the foreground. In the background, there is a wooden structure, possibly a barn, situated on the slope. The scene is open, featuring a mix of natural elements and man-made structures.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382825

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5540-B

Berkshire Park, looking east, 5541-B

The image depicts a view of Berkshire Park, looking east. In the foreground, there are several bare trees and a dirt road that curves to the right. In the background, there are buildings and rolling hills.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382826

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5541-B

Berkshire Park, looking west, 5542-B

The image shows a view of Berkshire Park looking west. The scene includes a variety of trees and shrubs in the foreground, with a gently sloping hillside and more trees in the background. A railroad runs through the park area.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382827

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5542-B

Plunkett Manufacturing Co. land, east side, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 5543-B

The image depicts a snow-covered landscape associated with Plunkett Manufacturing Co. land on the east side of Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Visible are a wooden building and several leafless trees. In the foreground, there is a wooden fence, while a larger structure is visible in the distance amidst the...

Date: 1898-02-17

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

GUSN: 382828

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.5543-B

Highway west of Boltonia crossing, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 5544-B

The image depicts a snowy landscape along a highway west of Boltonia crossing in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. A wooden fence runs diagonally through the foreground, with several leafless trees scattered along its path. In the background, there are houses partially obscured by large snow drifts.

Date: 1898-02-17

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

GUSN: 382829

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.5544-B

View during grade crossing elimination project, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 5545-B

The image shows a view during the grade crossing elimination project in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Three men are standing near a piece of equipment on a grassy area. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382830

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.5545-B

View during grade crossing elimination project, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 5546-B

The image depicts a view during the grade crossing elimination project in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. It shows a residential area with a house featuring a porch, surrounded by trees and a grassy lawn. A path leads through the grass and a dirt road is visible in the foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382831

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.5546-B

Unidentified house, near work being done for the grade crossing elimination project, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 5547-B

The image shows a house in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, with wooden siding and a stone foundation. It is located near work being done for the grade crossing elimination project. Two men are standing in front of the house, next to a dirt path that leads to the structure. There are trees and another build...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382832

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.5547-B

Scene beside railroad in connection with grade crossing elimination project, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 5548-B

The image shows a residential area in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, with houses and trees lining the street. There are two children walking near the road and a portion of the railroad is visible in the background. This scene is associated with a grade crossing elimination project.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382833

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.5548-B

South end of unidentified street, west side of railroad, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 5549-B

The image shows a snow-covered street at the south end of an unidentified street in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, on the west side of the railroad. Several houses line the street on the left side, with trees and snowbanks in the foreground. A fence runs along the right side of the street.

Date: 1898-02-17

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

GUSN: 382834

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.5549-B

Gate to raceway in stream in connection with dam, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 5550-B

The image shows a gate to a raceway in a stream, associated with a dam in Adams, Massachusetts. Two individuals stand on a small wooden bridge above the water. In the background, there is a snow-covered landscape with bare trees and industrial-style buildings. A sign reading "Railroad Crossing" is v...

Date: 1906-01-09

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

GUSN: 382835

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.5550-B

Dam on stream for power, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 5551-B

The image shows a dam on a stream used for power generation in Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. The dam is covered with ice and surrounded by snow, with buildings visible in the background. The area is in a rural setting with trees and a hillside behind the structures.

Date: 1906-01-09

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

GUSN: 382836

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.5551-B

Electric railroad between North Adams and Pittsfield in foreground, railroad station on right, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 5552-B

The image depicts the electric railroad between North Adams and Pittsfield in the foreground, running through a snow-covered landscape. On the right side, a railroad station is visible, located in Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. The scene is flanked by trees and residential buildings along the ro...

Date: 1906-01-05

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

GUSN: 382837

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.5552-B

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