Historic New England

Railroad passenger car steps, 10816-B

The image shows a set of steps leading to the entrance of a railroad passenger car. The steps are attached to the side of the car and include a railing. The undercarriage of the train, including wheels and suspension components, is also visible. Another passenger car is visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382578

Ref. Code: PC015.002.730.10816-B

Steps of commuter car, 10817-B

The image shows a set of steps leading up to the door of a commuter car, labeled with the number "258." The steps have a handrail on either side. Attached metal components and wheels of the train are visible below. The rear of another train car can be seen in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382579

Ref. Code: PC015.002.730.10817-B

Exterior of baggage and mail car at South Station, Boston, Mass., 10818-B

The image shows the exterior of a baggage and mail car located at South Station in Boston, Massachusetts. The train car is situated on railway tracks and features several windows and a platform area at one end.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 382580

Ref. Code: PC015.002.140.10818-B

Baggage and mail car at South Station, Boston, Mass., 10819-B

The image shows a baggage and mail car located at South Station in Boston, Massachusetts. The car is positioned on the railway tracks, and part of the station infrastructure is visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382581

Ref. Code: PC015.002.140.10819-B

Baggage and mail car at South Station, Boston, Mass., 10820-B

The image shows a baggage and mail car at South Station, Boston, Massachusetts. The car is situated on railroad tracks with an elevated structure visible in the background. The car has visible doors and windows, and is equipped with a platform on one end.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382582

Ref. Code: PC015.002.140.10820-B

Unidentified railroad car, 10821-B

The image shows an unidentified railroad car on tracks. The car is viewed from a three-quarter angle, focusing on one end with visible step and coupling mechanisms. Another rail car is visible in the background on an adjacent track, marked with "2837."

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382583

Ref. Code: PC015.002.730.10821-B

Railroad mail car, exterior, 10822-B

The image depicts the exterior of a railroad mail car. The car rests on railway tracks, showcasing its undercarriage and wheels. A round ventilation fan is visible on the side near an open door, situated at the end of the car. Additional train cars can be seen in the background on adjacent tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382584

Ref. Code: PC015.002.730.10822-B

Unidentified platform, 10823-B

The image shows a railway platform with a covered waiting area adjacent to train tracks. A freight car labeled "New York, New Haven and Hartford" is visible on the tracks. In the background, there is a bridge crossing over the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382585

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10823-B

40 ton crane at Kneeland Street Railroad yard, Boston, Mass., 10824-B

The image shows a 40-ton crane at the Kneeland Street Railroad yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The large crane structure is centrally positioned, surrounded by train cars and rail tracks. A small building is visible on the left side of the image, with some barrels and wooden material nearby. A few pe...

Date: 1910-08-17

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

GUSN: 382586

Ref. Code: PC015.002.080.10824-B

Unidentified warehouse interior, 10825-B

The image depicts the interior of an unidentified warehouse. The space is open and expansive, with visible structural elements such as columns and beams. It appears to have high ceilings and large windows.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382587

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10825-B

Unidentified, probably coal trestle and coal pocket, 10826-B

The image depicts a large wooden structure, likely a coal trestle and coal pocket, amidst an industrial setting. The structure has multiple levels supported by crisscrossing beams, with several workers visible nearby. In the background, there are other industrial buildings and equipment, as well as ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382588

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10826-B

Gravel bank, Wilbraham, Mass., 10827-B

The image shows a gravel bank in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. In the foreground, railroad tracks are visible running parallel to the gravel bank. The bank rises behind the tracks, with a variety of gravel and small rocks present, and some vegetation is noticeable at the top.

Date: 1911-10-20

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

GUSN: 382589

Ref. Code: PC015.002.600.10827-B

Gravel bank, Wilbraham, Mass., 10828-B

The image shows a gravel bank in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks with wooden ties running parallel to the gravel bank. The area is characterized by loose gravel and dirt, with a slope visible rising from the tracks.

Date: 1911-10-20

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

GUSN: 382590

Ref. Code: PC015.002.600.10828-B

Gravel bank, Wilbraham, Mass., 10830-B

The image shows a gravel bank in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. A set of railroad tracks runs alongside the bank, curving into the distance. The bank is slightly elevated, with trees visible along the top edge.

Date: 1911-10-20

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

GUSN: 382591

Ref. Code: PC015.002.600.10830-B

Unidentified building, 10831-B

The image shows the interior of an unidentified building. A vertical beam is visible near the center, and there is a window on the right wall. Some debris or discarded objects are scattered on the floor.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382592

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10831-B

Unidentified embankment, 10832-B

The image shows an embankment with visible erosion and loose soil, along with icicle-like formations on the vertical surface. At the top, there are a few leafless trees and utility poles, suggesting an outdoor setting near infrastructure. In the foreground, there are several large rocks and scattere...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382593

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.10832-B

Unidentified masonry work, 10833-B

The image shows a section of a masonry wall made up of rectangular stone blocks. The stones appear to be rough-hewn. There are wires running across the wall and parts of the structure appear unfinished or damaged at the top.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382594

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10833-B

Unidentified man on handcar, Middlefield, Mass., 10835-B

An unidentified man sits on a handcar positioned on railway tracks in Middlefield, Massachusetts. The tracks curve into the background and the handcar appears to be situated on a straight section of the line.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382595

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10835-B

General view of station approach at west end of platforms, Newton Centre, Newton, Mass., 10836-B

The image shows a general view of the station approach at the west end of the platforms in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. Several paths, construction materials, and a wheelbarrow are visible, surrounded by bare trees and a gently sloped landscape. There are stairs leading up to a higher area ...

Date: 1907-01-10

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

GUSN: 382596

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.10836-B

Looking west from station, Ashland, Mass, 10837-B

The image shows a view looking west from a station in Ashland, Massachusetts. Visible elements include a set of railroad tracks running parallel to a fence and utility poles. In the background, there is a large building with a cupola. Trees without leaves are scattered throughout the scene and part ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382597

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.10837-B

Broadway Bridge over New Haven Tracks and Fort Point Channel, warehouses in background, Boston, Mass., 10838-B

The image shows the Broadway Bridge spanning over the New Haven tracks and Fort Point Channel in Boston, Massachusetts. The bridge features metal truss structures and is positioned on a dirt road. In the background, there are visible warehouses with advertisements painted on their walls.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 382598

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.10838-B

Front view of sand screen, Riverside, Newton, Mass., 10839-B

The image shows the front view of a sand screen located in Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts. A structure made of wood is visible, with a large pile of gravel or sand in front. The background includes a natural landscape with sparse vegetation.

Date: 1900

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

GUSN: 382599

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.10839-B

Freight cars on Grand Junction Branch, Everett, Mass., 10840-B

The image shows a series of freight cars on the Grand Junction Branch in Everett, Massachusetts. These cars are positioned on railroad tracks, with additional tracks visible in the foreground. Several utility poles are seen alongside the tracks, and the surrounding area is grassy and slightly snow-c...

Date: 1901-01-23

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

GUSN: 382600

Ref. Code: PC015.002.300.10840-B

Coal car #2712 in for repairs, Brighton, Mass., 10841-B

The image shows coal car #2712, marked with "P&SRR 2712" and "W189300," positioned for repairs. It is situated in a rail yard in Brighton, Massachusetts. The foreground displays the end of the coal car with visible wheels and coupling mechanisms, while other rail cars and repair yard elements are pr...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382601

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10841-B

Woodbridge Avenue, looking south, Chatham, New York, 10842-B

The image shows a view of Woodbridge Avenue looking south in Chatham, New York. In the foreground, there are several trees lining a dirt path. Behind the trees, a row of hedges is visible, and there are some structures in the background. A fire hydrant is located at the bottom right corner of the im...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382602

Ref. Code: PC015.002.800.10842-B

Framingham Railroad Station, north platform showing New Haven Railroad tracks in background, Framingham, Mass., 10843-B

The image shows the north platform of the Framingham Railroad Station with New Haven Railroad tracks visible in the background. A metal bridge structure spans above the tracks, and there are visible stairs leading up to the platform. The tracks run parallel to a fence-lined section.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382603

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.10843-B

Sluiceways in rear of collapsed dam, Middlefield, Mass., 10844-B

The image shows the sluiceways at the rear of a collapsed dam in Middlefield, Massachusetts. It features wooden structures with visible beams and boards and the ground is covered with stones and debris.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382604

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10844-B

Chester railroad station, watchmaker's sign and barber poles on the right, Chester, Massachusetts, 6369-B

The image shows the Chester railroad station in Chester, Massachusetts. To the right, there is a watchmaker's sign and barber poles visible next to a tree. There is a dirt road in the foreground leading to the station building and several houses in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382605

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6369-B

Chester railroad station, Chester, Massachusetts, 6370-B

The image shows the Chester railroad station in Chester, Massachusetts. The station building is visible to the right, with a sign indicating "CHESTER." In the foreground are train tracks and some scattered logs and debris. In the background, there are several buildings and leafless trees, with hills...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382606

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6370-B

Chester Station platform, looking east, Chester, Massachusetts, 6371-B

The image shows the Chester Station platform in Chester, Massachusetts, looking east. Visible are the railroad tracks curving away into the distance and a platform with several individuals standing near a wooden building. The building has a sign indicating "Western Union Telegraph & Cable Office." T...

Date: 1906-08-04

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

GUSN: 382607

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6371-B

Near Batlett House, Chester, Massachusetts, 6372-B

The image shows a grassy hill with a stone wall at the foreground leading up to the Batlett House in Chester, Massachusetts. A set of steps ascends the hillside toward the house, which features clapboard siding and several windows.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382608

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6372-B

Middlefield railroad station, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 6373-B

The image depicts the Middlefield railroad station in Middlefield, Massachusetts. The station features a shingled roof with a broad canopy extending over the platform area. Several people are standing and interacting on the platform. Visible in the foreground are railway tracks, and in the backgroun...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382609

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.6373-B

Hinsdale Station, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6374-B

The image shows the Hinsdale Station in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. The station building is visible with a distinctive roof structure. There are train cars on tracks adjacent to the station, and the area is surrounded by trees and grass. A house and telephone poles are also present in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382610

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6374-B

Railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, view of bridge (High Bridge), Washington, Massachusetts, 5377-B

The image shows a railroad track running through a rocky cut in the Berkshire Mountains near Washington, Massachusetts. A bridge, identified as High Bridge, spans the railroad track. The surrounding landscape features steep rocky walls on either side of the track.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382661

Ref. Code: PC015.002.540.5377-B

Railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, east of station, view of Fairfield Brook, Massachusetts, 5378-B

The image depicts a railroad stretching through a landscape near Fairfield Brook in the Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts. The tracks curve beside a river surrounded by forested hills. The scene is east of a station.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382662

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5378-B

Railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, view of Fairfield Brook, Massachusetts, 5379-B

The image shows a view of a railroad running alongside Fairfield Brook in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. The tracks curve alongside the brook, with hills covered in trees visible in the background. The brook is lined with rocks and the landscape features rolling terrain.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382663

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5379-B

Railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, near the Fairfield Brook, Massachusetts, 5380-B

The image depicts a railroad track winding through the Berkshire Mountains near Fairfield Brook in Massachusetts. On the right side, a rocky cliff is visible, with railroad tracks running alongside it. The tracks are flanked by natural terrain featuring some trees and hills in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382664

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5380-B

Man standing in the doorway of an unidentified building in the Berkshire Mountains, near the Fairfield Brook, Massachusetts, 5381-B

A man stands in the doorway of a stone building located in a rural area in the Berkshire Mountains, near Fairfield Brook, Massachusetts. The building is adjacent to a set of railroad tracks, and the surrounding landscape features forested hills and trees.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382665

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5381-B

Railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, view of Fairfield Brook, Massachusetts, 5382-B

The image depicts a section of railroad tracks curving alongside a river, identified as Fairfield Brook, set amidst the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts. The scene includes a wooded landscape flanking the tracks and the brook, with hills visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382666

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5382-B

View of the Westfield River, Russell, Massachusetts, 5383-B

The image depicts the Westfield River in Russell, Massachusetts. The river curves through the landscape, bordered by a railway line on one side. The surrounding area is hilly and covered with trees and vegetation.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382667

Ref. Code: PC015.002.510.5383-B

View of freight yards and locomotive repair facilities looking east, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5384-B

The image shows a view of freight yards and locomotive repair facilities in West Springfield, Massachusetts, looking east. Numerous tracks run across the yard, with several railway cars and locomotives positioned along them. Industrial buildings and structures are visible in the background and steam...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382668

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5384-B

View of locomotive repair facilities at time of construction, looking west, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5385-B

The image shows the locomotive repair facilities in West Springfield, Massachusetts, during the time of their construction, with the view looking west. Visible are tracks, railcars, and several large industrial buildings, including two smokestacks emitting smoke. The area is under development with p...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382669

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5385-B

Man kneeling by railroad crossing, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5386-B

A man is kneeling by a railroad crossing in Framingham, Massachusetts. The scene shows tracks extending into the distance with telegraph poles lining the sides. On the left, there is a large building and a pile of gravel near the tracks. Trees and houses are visible on the right.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382670

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5386-B

Railroad tracks with field behind, North Grafton, Grafton, Massachusetts, 5387-B

The image depicts railroad tracks running through North Grafton, Massachusetts. Adjacent to the tracks is an open field with scattered trees and a few utility poles. A signal or sign is visible alongside the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382671

Ref. Code: PC015.002.300.5387-B

Riverside, view looking east over station platform, junction with Highland Branch on the right, Newton, Massachusetts, 5388-B

The image shows a view looking east over a railway station platform at Riverside in Newton, Massachusetts. Multiple train tracks are present, with the junction of the Highland Branch visible on the right. The station structure is situated on the right, with semaphore signals and telegraph poles lini...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382672

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.5388-B

Bumper posts in new coach yard, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5389-B

The image shows a set of large, rectangular bumper posts positioned at the end of railway tracks in a new coach yard in Worcester, Massachusetts. A portion of a train car and a wheeled cart are visible nearby. The background includes industrial elements and light infrastructure.

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382673

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5389-B

Bumper posts in new coach yard, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5390-B

The image depicts several bumper posts in a coach yard in Worcester, Massachusetts. These posts are set in front of railway tracks to stop trains safely. Surrounding the bumpers are tracks, equipment, and industrial buildings.

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382674

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5390-B

Switch Tower #28, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5391-B

The image depicts Switch Tower #28 in Worcester, Massachusetts. A large cylindrical water tower is prominently positioned on a metal framework beside a multi-story building with a tiled roof. Utility wires are visible in the foreground and a street runs in front of the structures.

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382675

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5391-B

Switch Tower #28, interior view, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5392-B

The image shows the interior of Switch Tower #28 in Worcester, Massachusetts. A long row of levers dominates the room, set within a wooden control panel. Multiple windows and overhead light fixtures illuminate the space. There's also a wooden chair in the foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382676

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5392-B

Switch Tower at Webster Junction, junction of the Webster Branch, Auburn, Massachusetts, 5393-B

The image shows a switch tower at Webster Junction, located at the junction of the Webster Branch in Auburn, Massachusetts. In the foreground, multiple railroad tracks are visible, with the switch tower situated to the left. The structure has two stories, with a staircase leading to the upper level....

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382677

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.5393-B

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