Historic New England

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

Freight car repair yard, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 6077-B

The image depicts a freight car repair yard in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible in the foreground are parts of freight cars, including wheels and frames, set on the ground. Behind them, there are multiple freight cars placed on tracks, with one marked "BALLAST" and various parts stacked arou...

Date: 1911-01-30

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

GUSN: 383340

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.6077-B

Railroad yards of Grand Junction Branch, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 6078-B

The image depicts the railroad yards of the Grand Junction Branch in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple railroad cars on tracks, with industrial buildings and smokestacks in the background. Various piles of wood and other materials are scattered throughout the yard.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383341

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.6078-B

Meeting of Boston and Albany Railroad signalmen, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6079-B

The image depicts a group of 15 Boston and Albany Railroad signalmen standing outdoors in front of a large tree. They are dressed in formal attire, wearing coats and hats. The setting is in Springfield, Massachusetts, with buildings visible in the background.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383342

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.6079-B

Man on early motor car, to replace old hand car, 6080-B

A man is seated on an early motor car positioned on railroad tracks, which is intended to replace an old hand car. In the background, there are rolling hills, leafless trees, and a white house with an outbuilding in a rural setting.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383343

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.6080-B

Huntington Avenue Freight Yard, Mechanics Hall in background, present site of Prudential Center, Boston, Massachusetts, 6081-B

The image depicts the Huntington Avenue Freight Yard in Boston, Massachusetts, with Mechanics Hall visible in the background. Several freight train cars are lined up on the tracks in the foreground. There is a telegraph pole and signal in the foreground, and the background shows buildings associated...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383344

Ref. Code: PC015.002.070.6081-B

West end of Huntington Avenue freight yard, near tower #7, Boylston Street bridge in background, Boston, Massachusetts, 6082-B

The image depicts the west end of Huntington Avenue freight yard near tower #7 in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible structures include a wooden fence with a sign and railroad tracks running alongside. In the background, the Boylston Street bridge is partially visible, alongside a building. The ground c...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383345

Ref. Code: PC015.002.070.6082-B

Motor car that originally replaced old hand cars, 6083-B

The image depicts two men sitting on a small motor car positioned on railroad tracks. This motor car is identified as a replacement for older hand cars. In the background, there are multiple sets of railroad tracks, power lines, and a railway crossing sign. The surrounding area features trees and an...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383346

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.6083-B

Freight Station, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 6084-B

The image shows a freight station in Middlefield, Massachusetts. A single-story building is situated in the center, with train boxcars labeled "PENNSYLVANIA" on the tracks to the right. A muddy path leads towards the building and there is a wooden cart in the foreground to the right. The landscape i...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383347

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.6084-B

Motor car that originally replaced old hand cars, 6085-B

The image shows a man seated on a small, open motor car positioned on railroad tracks. The motor car is equipped with large spoked wheels and basic mechanical components visible around the driver. The surrounding landscape includes open fields, trees, and a house in the distance.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383348

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.6085-B

Grade crossing on the Grand Junction Branch, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 6086-B

The image depicts a grade crossing on the Grand Junction Branch in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. Two individuals are seated on a wooden structure near a railroad track. In the background, there is a horse-drawn cart in front of a brick building with several windows. A crossing gate arm extends diag...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383349

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.6086-B

Dairy building in the Kneeland Street yards, Boston, Massachusetts, 6087-B

The image shows the exterior of a dairy building located in the Kneeland Street yards in Boston, Massachusetts. A railway track runs towards the entrance of the building. A stone wall runs along the left side of the track and a small structure is adjacent to the building. A person stands near the en...

Date: 1898-06-10

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

GUSN: 383350

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6087-B

Gentry crane at scrap yard, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 6088-B

The image shows a gantry crane at a scrap yard in West Springfield, Massachusetts, taken in May 1914. Visible below the crane are several Boston & Albany railroad cars lined up on the train tracks. A building is seen in the background, and the crane structure is equipped with a ladder and control ca...

Date: 1914-05

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

GUSN: 383351

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.6088-B

View along the right-of-way of Boston & Albany railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 6089-B

The image shows a view along the right-of-way of the Boston & Albany railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, Middlefield, Massachusetts. A line of freight train cars is visible on the left, accompanied by a rail track and utility poles. On the right, a hillside with sparse trees and a building can be s...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383352

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.6089-B

Boston & Albany gondola car #3262, showing freight station, 6090-B

The image shows a Boston & Albany gondola car numbered 3262 located beside a freight station. The freight station is a wooden structure with a pitched roof, situated alongside railway tracks. Surrounding the area are scattered logs, some fencing, and distant trees, with hilly terrain visible in the ...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383353

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.6090-B

N.M.C. & ST. L. Railroad (Nickle Plate) gondola car #6553 in Allston car repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6091-B

The image shows the N.M.C. & ST. L. Railroad (Nickel Plate) gondola car #6553 located in the Allston car repair shop, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The gondola car is damaged, with a visible broken plank and a piece of wood protruding upward.

Date: 1910-06-08

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

GUSN: 383354

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6091-B

Freight car #19588, Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway at Allston car repair shops, now demolished for Massachusetts Turnpike, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6092-B

The image shows freight car #19588 of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway at the Allston car repair shop. The freight car is positioned on tracks next to a brick building with large windows. Another train car is visible beside it. There is snow on the ground, and telegraph poles can be seen i...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383355

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6092-B

Old car in Kneeland Street Yard, know then as Boston Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 6093-B

The image shows an old railcar situated in the Kneeland Street Yard, also known as Boston Yard, in Boston, Massachusetts. The railcar is equipped with various items, including industrial equipment such as a large wheel and containers. A person, seen from behind, is standing nearby, and there are oth...

Date: 1898

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

GUSN: 383356

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6093-B

Boston & Albany Flat Car #2495 at Allston car repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6094-B

The image shows Boston & Albany Flat Car #2495 located at the Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The flat car is situated on railroad tracks, with a boxcar visible behind it. The scene is outdoors, and there is a wooden fence and a brick building in the background. Resident...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383357

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6094-B

Boston & Albany Flat Car #2495 at Allston car repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6095-B

The image shows the Boston & Albany Flat Car #2495 located at the Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The flat car is positioned on the railroad tracks with visible housing and buildings in the background. Several telephone poles line the tracks beside the flat car.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383358

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6095-B

Blue Line Freight Car #6202 at Allston car repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6096-B

The image shows a Blue Line Freight Car #6202 on a set of railroad tracks at the Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes multiple tracks leading to the repair shops in the background. The freight car, visible from the rear, is accompanied by other rail infrast...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383359

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6096-B

N.Y.C. H.R. railroad gondola car #81478, Palmer, Massachusetts, 6097-B

The image shows a N.Y.C. H.R. railroad gondola car #81478 located in Palmer, Massachusetts. The gondola car is on train tracks and appears to be filled with gravel or a similar material. There are trees and a house in the background, with telegraph poles visible beside the tracks.

Date: 1910-07-12

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

GUSN: 383360

Ref. Code: PC015.002.370.6097-B

Unidentified building construction, engine house in background, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5898-B

The image depicts an unidentified building under construction, with a brick structure framing several large openings for windows or doors. Wooden braces are supporting the walls. In the background, there is an engine house visible, along with a railroad track running through the site. The location i...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383161

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5898-B

Huntington Avenue storehouse and chimney, Boston, Massachusetts, 5899-B

The image shows a tall, industrial chimney next to a brick storehouse on Huntington Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. Surrounding the storehouse is a construction site with various materials scattered around. In the background, there are utility poles and a large, multi-story building with mansard ro...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383162

Ref. Code: PC015.002.070.5899-B

Interior of coal pocket from the side, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5900-B

The image depicts the interior of a coal pocket from the side. It features wooden structural elements, including beams and a ladder leaning against a vertical support. There is a piece of cloth hanging on the ladder, and the surroundings show some scattered materials on the ground. Light is visible ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383163

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5900-B

Coal pile, side view looking west, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5901-B

The image shows a large pile of coal behind a wooden structure, viewed from the side looking west in West Springfield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a building with a chimney and open windows visible. Snow covers the ground, and power lines extend overhead, running parallel to the coal ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383164

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5901-B

Coal pile, looking from west end, near engine house in yard, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5902-B

The image shows a snowy rail yard in West Springfield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a small building next to a pile of coal and various railcar components. Several train cars are visible on the tracks, including a car labeled "Boston & Albany." In the background, a set of power lines r...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383165

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5902-B

Construction of freight house, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5903-B

The image shows the construction of a freight house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. A large wooden framework is visible, supported by trusses and beams. In the background, there are two tall water towers, and various building materials are scattered on the ground below the structure.

Date: 1902

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

GUSN: 383166

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5903-B

Railroad trestle of gas works, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5904-B

The image depicts a wooden railroad trestle at the gas works in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features a series of support beams extending over a body of water. A brick building and industrial equipment are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383167

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5904-B

Unidentified warehouse, south end, 5905-B

The image displays the south end of an unidentified warehouse. The structure features a tall brick facade with several windows and two large vertical sections that appear to be service shafts or elevator housings. In the foreground, there is a wooden platform with stacks of timber.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383168

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.5905-B

General view of Walcott's mill wall, Natick, Massachusetts, 5906-B

The image shows a view of Walcott's mill wall in Natick, Massachusetts. In the background, a large multi-story building with numerous windows is visible. Workers are seen in the foreground, engaged in construction activities near loaded railcars filled with rocks and debris. A brick structure is als...

Date: 1896

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

GUSN: 383169

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.5906-B

Repair shop roof trusses, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5907-B

The image depicts the construction of roof trusses for a repair shop in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Several workers can be seen positioned on and around the framework. A railway track runs through the center, with equipment and materials scattered around the site. The structure features brick w...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383170

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5907-B

Machine shop, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5908-B

The image features a machine shop in Worcester, Massachusetts. It shows two large brick buildings with multiple windows, adjacent to railroad tracks. A steam locomotive is visible on the right, next to the building on the far right.

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 383171

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5908-B

Interior view of South Street freight house, Boston, Massachusetts, 5909-B

The image shows the interior of the South Street freight house in Boston, Massachusetts. It features stacks of barrels, crates, and sacks neatly arranged in the space. The building's ceiling has visible wooden beams and there is a partial view of several large doors along the walls.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383172

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.5909-B

Interior view of South Street freight house (showing end), Boston, Massachusetts, 5910-B

The image shows the interior view of the South Street freight house in Boston, Massachusetts, focusing on one end. The space features a wooden truss ceiling and several windows along the brick wall, allowing light to enter. Various barrels and stacks of items are visible along with a tilted cart or ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383173

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.5910-B

Beacon Park Coaling Plant, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5911-B

The image shows the Beacon Park Coaling Plant located in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Featured prominently is a large industrial structure with multiple supporting pillars and a central building section. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks leading towards the plant, with construction mat...

Date: 1899-05-13

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

GUSN: 383174

Ref. Code: PC015.002.030.5911-B

Beacon Park Coaling Plant, south half, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5912-B

The image shows the south half of the Beacon Park Coaling Plant in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is substantial, with visible framework and metal beams. There are industrial materials scattered in the foreground and a set of railway tracks runs toward the structure. Buildings can be ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383175

Ref. Code: PC015.002.030.5912-B

Milk shed, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5913-B

The image depicts a milk shed in Framingham, Massachusetts. Visible are railroad tracks running next to the shed, which has a tall chimney. There are stacked materials, such as wooden planks, alongside the tracks. Additional buildings and boxcars are present in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383176

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5913-B

Milk shed, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5914-B

The image shows a milk shed located in Framingham, Massachusetts. The structure has a shingled exterior with several closed doors and sits alongside a curved railroad track. Some loose wooden planks and materials are visible on the ground near the tracks. Several utility poles can be seen in the bac...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383177

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5914-B

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