Historic New England

Old enginge house, rear view, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5915-B

The image depicts the rear view of an old engine house in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is made of brick with several large windows, some of which are broken. There are visible train tracks leading up to the building and the roof has a gabled design with chimneys. Another similar building ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383178

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5915-B

Signal tower #10, Allston, Massachusetts, 5916-B

The image depicts Signal Tower #10, located in Allston, Massachusetts. The structure is two stories high, featuring multiple windows on both levels, and is situated near railroad tracks. A sign with the number "10" is above the entrance door.

Date: 1906-11-07

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

GUSN: 383179

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5916-B

Construction of Beacon Park engine house, from roof of old engine house, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5917-B

The image shows the construction of the Beacon Park engine house in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible is a large, complex framework of scaffolding and wooden structures rising several stories high. In the foreground, there are smaller buildings and construction materials scattered around the s...

Date: 1908-09-01

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

GUSN: 383180

Ref. Code: PC015.002.040.5917-B

Engine house, showing air duct, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5918-B

The image shows an interior view of an engine house under construction in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The partially built structure features a brick wall with multiple window openings and a wooden framework overhead. Visible on the ground are an air duct and various construction materials.

Date: 1903-10-30

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

GUSN: 383181

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5918-B

City hospital coal pocket, Boston, Massachusetts, 5919-B

The image shows a large industrial structure identified as the City Hospital coal pocket in Boston, Massachusetts. It features a prominent tower-like building with a chimney, situated by a waterfront with wooden pilings along the shore. Several people and construction materials are visible near the ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383182

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.5919-B

Engine house, west end, from the south, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5920-B

The image shows the west end of an engine house in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the south. The structure features multiple chimneys on the roof and a series of large doorways along the front, with visible railroad tracks leading up to the building. A few individuals are standing near the en...

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 383183

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5920-B

Freight house, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5921-B

The image depicts a freight house located in East Cambridge, Cambridge. It is a brick building featuring numerous windows and a long wooden platform alongside it. The building appears to be a multi-story structure with a sloped roof and visible roof supports.

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 383184

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5921-B

Grand Junction Branch, view of freight house, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5922-B

The image shows a view of the freight house at the Grand Junction Branch in East Cambridge, Cambridge. On the right, there is a long brick building with several windows and doors. On the left side of the image, there are several freight train cars on tracks. In the background, there are industrial b...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 383185

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5922-B

Construction of freight house, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5923-B

The image shows the construction site of a freight house in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. Visible elements include partially built brick walls with metal support structures and a large pile of bricks in the foreground. There is a temporary building with an open door, and several workers are seen on...

Date: 1908-10-31

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

GUSN: 383186

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5923-B

Construction of freight house, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5924-B

The image depicts the construction of a freight house in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Several workers are visible on scaffolding, actively involved in laying bricks and building a structure. Ladders lean against the partially constructed brick wall. In the background, a large industrial...

Date: 1908-10-31

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

GUSN: 383187

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5924-B

Coaling station, Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts, 5925-B

The image depicts a coaling station in Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts. A wooden trestle structure supports a train or carts with a person standing on it. In the background, there are some trees and a small building alongside piles of coal or dirt. A railway track curves through the terrain in the ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383188

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.5925-B

Freight house from street side, Ashland, Massachusetts, 5926-B

The image depicts a brick freight house located in Ashland, Massachusetts, viewed from the street side. The structure features multiple large doorways and a small staircase leading to an entrance. Two people are visible near the building, one standing at the entrance and another by the doorways. The...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383189

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.5926-B

Freight house from track side, Ashland, Massachusetts, 5927-B

The image features a brick freight house viewed from the track side in Ashland, Massachusetts. The building is positioned adjacent to railroad tracks, and there are two individuals visible; one stands near the entrance while the other is on the raised platform of the building. A utility pole is also...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383190

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.5927-B

Coaling plant, looking west, North Greenbush, New York, 5928-B

The image shows the construction site of a coaling plant in North Greenbush, New York, viewed looking west. Several workers are visible, positioned near a foundation structure. In the background, rail cars are on elevated tracks, and piles of dirt are present. A tall pole is seen rising from the gro...

Date: 1899-09-11

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

GUSN: 383191

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.5928-B

Coaling plant, side view from northeast, North Greenbush, New York, 5929-B

The image shows the construction of a coaling plant in North Greenbush, New York, viewed from the northeast. It features a large structure with raised platforms supported by metal frameworks. There is a pile of coal near the building. The surrounding area appears to be a natural landscape with spars...

Date: 1899

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

GUSN: 383192

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.5929-B

Coaling plant, side view from northwest, North Greenbush, New York, 5930-B

The image shows a coaling plant in North Greenbush, New York, viewed from the northwest. Visible are railway tracks leading towards a large industrial structure with tall supports. There are piles of coal adjacent to the tracks, and some buildings and trees are also present in the background.

Date: 1899

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

GUSN: 383193

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.5930-B

Coaling plant, side view from southwest, North Greenbush, New York, 5931-B

The image shows a side view of a coaling plant from the southwest in North Greenbush, New York. A large structure with a chute and a pile of coal is visible, alongside railroad tracks. Rail cars, one of which is marked "Boston and Albany Coal Supply," are situated on the tracks. The setting includes...

Date: 1899

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

GUSN: 383194

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.5931-B

Coaling plant, close view of one tower, North Greenbush, New York, 5932-B

The image shows a close view of a coaling plant tower in North Greenbush, New York. A large pile of coal is visible beneath the structure, supported by metal beams and brickwork. Two barrels and a person with a shovel are present in the foreground, with train cars and trees in the background.

Date: 1899

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

GUSN: 383195

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.5932-B

Coaling plant, end view from south, North Greenbush, New York, 5933-B

The image shows a coaling plant viewed from the south in North Greenbush, New York. The structure features an elevated, linear design supported by a series of wooden trusses. In the background, there are visible train cars on tracks and a landscape with bare trees.

Date: 1899

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

GUSN: 383196

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.5933-B

Interior view of warehouse construction at Kneeland Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5934-B

The image shows an interior view of warehouse construction on Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes several workers amidst wooden beams and metal framework, surrounded by partially constructed brick walls.

Date: 1906-08-15

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

GUSN: 383197

Ref. Code: PC015.002.080.5934-B

Interior view of warehouse construction at Kneeland Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5935-B

The image depicts a construction site within a warehouse at Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Several men are seen working amidst steel reinforcements and wooden beams. The interior is characterized by exposed brick walls and a partially completed structure is visible in the background.

Date: 1906-08-15

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

GUSN: 383198

Ref. Code: PC015.002.080.5935-B

Construction of Beacon Park power house, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5936-B

The image depicts the Beacon Park power house in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is under construction, with a brick building and scaffolding visible. Two individuals are present, one standing atop a brick chimney-like structure and the other on a wooden platform. Construction material...

Date: 1908-09-01

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

GUSN: 383199

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5936-B

Construction of freight house at South Street, showing roof trusses, Boston, Massachusetts, 5937-B

The image shows the construction site of a freight house at South Street in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on the roof trusses. The structure features wooden trusses being installed above brick walls, with various construction materials such as lumber and bricks visible on the ground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383200

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.5937-B

Construction of Cottage Farm Engine House, later called Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5938-B

The image shows a construction site at the Cottage Farm Engine House, later known as Beacon Park Yard, in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. A group of workers is standing on the partially constructed second floor of the building. The site features scaffolding and piles of bricks covered with tarps, wh...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383201

Ref. Code: PC015.002.040.5938-B

Construction of Cottage Farm Engine House, later called Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5939-B

The image depicts the construction site of the Cottage Farm Engine House, later known as Beacon Park Yard, in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are several utility poles with wires, a snow-covered landscape, and various buildings under construction or already built. Railway tracks and two rail...

Date: 1891-01-08

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

GUSN: 383202

Ref. Code: PC015.002.040.5939-B

Icehouse in railroad yard, north side, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5940-B

The image shows the north side of an icehouse in West Springfield. The large wooden structure features multiple levels with small square windows and is elevated on a series of wooden supports. There is a covered platform area with a ladder and steps leading up to it on the side of the building. The ...

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 383203

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5940-B

Icehouse in railroad yard, south side, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5941-B

The image depicts an icehouse located in a railroad yard in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The building is large and rectangular with a simple, solid structure. There are several leafless trees and utility poles nearby, along with a fenced area in the foreground.

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 383204

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5941-B

Photograph of the West Springfield repair shops, hanging in room 372 at South Station, Boston, Massachusetts, 5942-B

The photograph shows the West Springfield repair shops, part of the Boston and Albany Railroad. It features a framed illustration of the buildings, with visible elements such as train tracks and a water tower. The frame is displayed in room 372 at South Station, Boston, Massachusetts. A caption belo...

Date: 1907-03-07

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

GUSN: 383205

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5942-B

Construction of freight house, view of north wall, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5943-B

The image depicts the north wall of a partially constructed freight house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The brick building features multiple arched window openings without window panes. Several workers are visible on the roof of the structure. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks, wood...

Date: 1902

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

GUSN: 383206

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5943-B

Completed freight house, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5944-B

The image depicts a completed freight house located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The building is long and rectangular with multiple arched windows along its facade. In front of the freight house, there are several train tracks with freight cars visible, including those labeled "New York Centr...

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 383207

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5944-B

Roof trusses of freight house under construction, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5945-B

The image shows the roof trusses of a freight house under construction in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The trusses are supported by tall wooden poles and numerous cables. In the background, there is a water tower visible. The structure is built over a railway track, with the trusses forming the ...

Date: 1902

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

GUSN: 383208

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5945-B

Whole length of coaling station, looking northwest, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5946-B

The image shows the whole length of a coaling station in West Springfield, Massachusetts, looking northwest. The structure consists of large wooden panels and open framework. There are tracks in the foreground, along with piles of timber and several people standing near a train engine.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383209

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5946-B

North end of coaling station, looking northwest, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5947-B

The image depicts the north end of a coaling station in West Springfield, Massachusetts, looking northwest. In the foreground, there is a large pile of coal, and in the background, a structure with a conveyor system elevated by a framework is visible. Trees can be seen on the right side of the image...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383210

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5947-B

Interior view of Kneeland Street Yard freight house, Boston, Massachusetts, 5797-B

The image shows an interior view of the Kneeland Street Yard freight house in Boston, Massachusetts. The space features a high ceiling with visible wooden trusses and skylights. On one side, there are large doors with sliding mechanisms. In the foreground, there is a scale with the word "Fairbanks" ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383061

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5797-B

View of hotel, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5798-B

The image shows a view of a multi-story brick hotel building in Worcester, Massachusetts. The hotel has numerous windows and external fire escapes on its side. To the left, a partially visible rooftop structure and a sign can be seen, while another building with windows is on the right.

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 383062

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5798-B

View of hotel, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5799-B

The image depicts a multi-story brick hotel in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building features numerous windows and fire escape staircases visible along its facade. Several vehicles, including horse-drawn carriages, are parked on the street adjacent to the hotel. Nearby buildings are also visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383063

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.5799-B

View of hotel, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5800-B

The image shows a view of a large, multi-story brick hotel in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several cars are parked along the street beside the hotel. The building has a series of windows aligned in a grid pattern. There is a sidewalk with a person walking nearby, and a lamppost partially obscures part ...

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 383064

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5800-B

Allston car repair shops, interior of paint shop, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5801-B

The image depicts the interior of a paint shop at Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. Several train cars are aligned within an industrial building featuring metal support beams and overhead structures. Ladders and wooden planks are positioned alongside the train cars. The sp...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383065

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5801-B

Allston car repair shops, interior of paint shop, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5802-B

The image shows the interior of a paint shop at Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. Several train cars are lined up inside the shop, positioned on tracks that run through the building. The building features a high ceiling supported by metal beams and numerous girders, along ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383066

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5802-B

Exterior view of unidentified warehouse, 5803-B

The image depicts the exterior of an unidentified warehouse with a multi-level structure. The building has a pitched roof with several windows on each level and a small porch area supported by posts. Various objects, possibly barrels or crates, are visible on the porch. The warehouse is situated nea...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383067

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.5803-B

East side of seven story warehouse, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5804-B

The image depicts the east side of a seven-story warehouse located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building features multiple windows and external fire escapes visible along its facade. In the foreground, there are stacks of lumber and construction materials.

Date: 1902-01-18

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

GUSN: 383068

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5804-B

Bricks for construction of West Springfield buildings, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5805-B

The image depicts large piles of bricks intended for construction in West Springfield, Massachusetts. These bricks are stacked near railway tracks. Wooden beams and supports are visible in the foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383069

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5805-B

Gallery of machine shop, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5806-B

The image depicts the interior of a machine shop in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible are various pieces of industrial machinery, gears, and belts suspended from the ceiling. A person stands among the equipment and tools are laid out on workbenches alongside large windows. The shop has a high...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383070

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5806-B

Construction of buildings, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5807-B

The image shows a construction site in West Springfield, Massachusetts. There is a partially built brick structure with steel supports visible. In the background, piles of wooden planks are stacked, and a set of train tracks runs through the area.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383071

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5807-B

Construction of Cottage Farm engine house (later known as Beacon Park Yard), now site of the Massachusetts Turnpike interchange, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5808-B

The image depicts the construction of the Cottage Farm engine house, later known as Beacon Park Yard, in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are partially constructed brick structures with scaffolding, workers, and construction materials. Utility poles and wires can be seen in the background.

Date: 1891-03-31

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

GUSN: 383072

Ref. Code: PC015.002.040.5808-B

Construction of new engine house (Akron air pipes in engine pits), West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5810-B

The image shows a construction site for a new engine house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible are Akron air pipes laid in engine pits, surrounded by wooden beams and a partially built brick structure with window openings.

Date: 1903-10-30

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

GUSN: 383073

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5810-B

The air compressor and Corcoran heater in shops and engine house, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5811-B

The image shows an interior view of a mechanical shop or engine house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible are large industrial machines, including an air compressor with a visible label "Rand Drill Co. New York" and a Corcoran heater. Pipes, gauges, and ladders are also present in the enviro...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383074

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5811-B

Coal pocket, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5812-B

The image depicts a coal pocket in West Springfield, Massachusetts, associated with the New York Central Lines. The structure is elevated on stilts and features the label "B. & A. R.R" on its side. A pile of coal is visible below the building, along with adjacent smaller buildings. Railway tracks ru...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383075

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5812-B

New engine house, built in 1903, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5813-B

The image depicts a new engine house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are multiple train tracks with a steam locomotive and railcars visible. A notable structure, possibly a water tower, is situated near the tracks. The engine house itself is shown in the background with ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383076

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5813-B

New engine house, built in 1903, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5814-B

The image depicts a large, rectangular engine house built in 1903, located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The structure features multiple windows along its length and is accompanied by a tall smokestack in the background. The building is surrounded by open land with sparse vegetation.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383077

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5814-B

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