Historic New England

View taken from top of coal pocket, showing engine house and machine shops, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5815-B

The image shows an elevated view from the top of a coal pocket, overlooking an industrial area in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible are an engine house, machine shops, multiple railroad tracks, and trains producing steam. A water tower and utility poles are also present in the scene. The land...

Date: 1911-01-30

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

GUSN: 383078

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5815-B

Interior of freight house general office (second floor looking east), Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5816-B

The image shows the interior of the general office on the second floor of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The office is populated with numerous desks, each occupied by individuals working, with men and women visible. The room has large windows allowing natural light to fill the space, ...

Date: ca. 1913

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

GUSN: 383079

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5816-B

Freight house, first floor, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5817-B

The image depicts the first floor of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Several men and a woman are standing in the background near a wall with two closed doors. The room features wooden flooring, overhead lighting fixtures, and two large barrels along with other equipment on the left sid...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383080

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5817-B

Interior of freight house general office (second floor looking west), Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5818-B

The image shows the interior of a general office on the second floor of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Several individuals are seated and standing among rows of desks, with papers and documents visible on the surfaces. The room features hanging light fixtures and lockers along the wal...

Date: ca. 1913

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

GUSN: 383081

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5818-B

The freight agent in his office, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5819-B

A man, identified as a freight agent, is sitting in an office environment in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He is seated at a wooden desk, which is cluttered with papers, books, and inkwells. The man is wearing a suit, tie, and bowler hat, and he holds a pen in his right hand. The office features a wind...

Date: ca. 1913

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

GUSN: 383082

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5819-B

Freight house construction, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5820-B

The image depicts the construction site of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. A steel framework is partially erected in the background. In the foreground, there is a worker standing near a large pile of construction materials, and a horse is present nearby. Several stacks of lumber and co...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383083

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5820-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5821-B

The image depicts the construction of the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Visible are steel framework and partially completed brick walls, along with workers and construction materials such as bricks and lumber. A vehicle is parked nearby and buildings can be seen in the ...

Date: 1913-09-12

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

GUSN: 383084

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5821-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5822-B

The image shows the construction of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, focusing on the south wall. A steel framework is visible above the partially constructed brick wall, and there is a pile of bricks or construction material with a tarp covering part of it. Several buildings and utility...

Date: 1913-09-19

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

GUSN: 383085

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5822-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5823-B

The image shows the construction of the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. A partially built brick structure is visible, with construction materials such as bricks and barrels scattered around the site. Workers can be seen on the scaffolding, engaged in building activities. ...

Date: 1913-10-03

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

GUSN: 383086

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5823-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5824-B

The image shows the construction site of a freight house, focusing on the south wall, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure is largely made of brick, with visible scaffolding and ladders. In the foreground, a horse-drawn wagon loaded with goods is present. Piles of bricks and construction mate...

Date: 1913-10-17

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

GUSN: 383087

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5824-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5825-B

The image shows the construction of the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. There are stacks of materials such as bricks and wooden boards around the building site. A horse-drawn cart is parked nearby, and the partially constructed building features multiple windows and a slo...

Date: 1913-10-24

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

GUSN: 383088

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5825-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5826-B

The image depicts the construction of the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. A partially constructed brick building is visible, with scaffolding and construction materials scattered in the foreground. There is a horse-drawn wagon and an early motor vehicle parked nearby. The...

Date: 1913-10-31

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

GUSN: 383089

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5826-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5827-B

The image depicts the construction of the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure is made of brick, featuring multiple rectangular windows. Several stacks of boxes and barrels are visible along the platform, and there are construction materials and equipment, includ...

Date: 1913-11-07

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

GUSN: 383090

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5827-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5828-B

The image shows the construction of the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The building is made of brick, with multiple large windows on the second floor. A ladder leans against the faÃ§ade and construction materials are scattered in the foreground. Several people and horses...

Date: 1913-11-14

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

GUSN: 383091

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5828-B

Freight house construction, northeast wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5829-B

The image depicts a construction site for the northeast wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Visible are several workers amidst a framework of metal beams and stacks of bricks. In the background, buildings with visible signage, such as "American House," are present.

Date: 1913-09-26

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

GUSN: 383092

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5829-B

Freight house construction, northeast wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5830-B

The image shows the construction of the northeast wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The brick structure has a partially completed facade with large windows. A sign on the building reads "B. & A. R.R. FREIGHT HOUSE." Construction materials and workers are visible around the site.

Date: 1913-10-17

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

GUSN: 383093

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5830-B

Freight house construction, northeast wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5831-B

The image depicts the northeast wall of a freight house under construction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The building is made of brick and has several window openings, some of which are incomplete. A sign on the building reads "B. & A. R. R. FREIGHT HOUSE." Scaffolding and construction materials are...

Date: 1913-10-31

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

GUSN: 383094

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5831-B

Freight house construction, northeast wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5832-B

The image shows the construction site of the northeast wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The wall is supported by wooden scaffolding, and a sign on the building reads "B. & A. R.R. Freight House". The structure is made of brick, with several windows visible. There is an extended ...

Date: 1913-11-07

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

GUSN: 383095

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5832-B

Freight house construction, northeast wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5833-B

The image depicts the construction of the northeast wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. A man stands on the roof near a protruding window structure. Wooden scaffolding is visible along the brick wall, with a sign marked "A.R.R Freight House" partially visible.

Date: 1913-11-07

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

GUSN: 383096

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5833-B

Signal tower #43, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5834-B

The image shows Signal Tower #43 located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The tower is a two-story structure with a staircase leading to the upper level. It is situated next to multiple railroad tracks in a wooded area with some buildings nearby. An electric pole is visible in the foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383097

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5834-B

Interior view of boiler room in connection with construction of new Union Station, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5835-B

The image depicts the interior view of a boiler room under construction at the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are large cylindrical boilers and supporting structural beams. A worker stands on top of one of the boilers, near a tall brick wall with window openings and a partial...

Date: ca. 1909

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

GUSN: 383098

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.5835-B

Worcester engine house, sand house, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5836-B

The image shows a railway scene outside the Worcester engine house and sand house in Worcester, Massachusetts. Two sets of train tracks run parallel into the distance, bordered by a brick building on the right and a series of wooden support structures on the left. A train can be seen in the backgrou...

Date: 1907-10-05

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

GUSN: 383099

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5836-B

Interior view of boiler room in connection with construction of new Union Station, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5837-B

The image shows an interior view of a boiler room under construction, part of the new Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible elements include a large boiler with connected pipes, a brick wall with an opening, and structural beams overhead. Construction materials and equipment suc...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383100

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.5837-B

Allston car repair shops, interior view of paint shop, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5838-B

The image shows the interior of a paint shop located within Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The large industrial space features numerous support beams and pipes running along the ceiling. Wooden ladders and sawhorses are scattered throughout the area, and a rail car is v...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383101

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5838-B

Poultry platform, near Kneeland Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5839-B

The image depicts a railway platform used for poultry transport near Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible is a train car labeled "New York New Haven and Hartford," positioned next to the platform. The platform has a curved roof structure, and a bridge can be seen in the background. Ther...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383102

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5839-B

View of railroad signal tower #12, Newton, Massachusetts, 5840-B

The image shows a view of railroad signal tower #12 in Newton, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a dirt road runs parallel to a set of electric poles. In the background, various buildings, including a structure with a pointed roof, can be seen alongside tracks. The signal tower is visible near the t...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383103

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.5840-B

Old Boston & Albany express building at Lincoln Street (corner of Kneeland Street), Boston, Massachusetts, 5841-B

The image shows the old Boston & Albany express building located at the corner of Lincoln Street and Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features a large arched entryway with the words "EXPRESS COMPANY" visible. The building has a series of windows and a rooftop with visible dama...

Date: 1907-11-08

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

GUSN: 383104

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.5841-B

East end of Allston Car Repair Shop, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5842-B

The image shows the east end of the Allston Car Repair Shop in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. Several railway tracks lead up to the shop with multiple train cars visible, including a boxcar and a tank car. The repair shop building features multiple arched doorways and is constructed from brick. Ra...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383105

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5842-B

Engine house at Boston Yard (near Kneeland Street), Boston, Massachusetts, 5843-B

The image depicts an engine house at Boston Yard near Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Several locomotives are visible inside the roundhouse bays. A man stands near the turntable in front of the locomotives, which facilitates the movement of engines to different tracks. The roof features mu...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383106

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5843-B

Construction of freight house, East Cambridge, Cambridge, 5844-B

The image depicts the construction of a freight house in East Cambridge. It shows a long, brick wall with arches, partially built, and several workers on top. In the foreground, there are piles of wooden planks and construction materials scattered around.

Date: 1908-10-31

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

GUSN: 383107

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5844-B

Construction of freight house, steel roof truss on hoist, East Cambridge, Cambridge, 5845-B

The image depicts a construction site in East Cambridge, where a steel roof truss is being hoisted into position for a freight house. Several workers are visible managing the hoisting process, while a brick wall and a water tower can be seen in the background.

Date: 1908-10-31

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

GUSN: 383108

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5845-B

Construction of freight house, steel roof truss, East Cambridge, Cambridge, 5846-B

The image shows the construction of a freight house in East Cambridge, featuring a steel roof truss. The scene includes workers and building materials, as well as partially constructed brick walls. Scaffolding and ropes are visible.

Date: 1908-10-31

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

GUSN: 383109

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5846-B

Coal pocket, general view, East Cambridge, Cambridge, 5847-B

The image shows a coal pocket in East Cambridge, Cambridge. A man wearing a suit and hat stands near large cylindrical structures that line a wooden platform. The tall building structure has a series of supports and sheds, with various materials and tools visible along the ground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383110

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5847-B

View of unidentified buildings opposite river and dam, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 6149-B

The image shows a view of several buildings situated along the opposite bank of a river, which is partially frozen or covered with snow. A dam is visible in the foreground to the right and a snow-covered hillside appears in the background. A row of buildings, including a large two-story structure wi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383411

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.6149-B

View of unidentified buildings opposite river and dam, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 6150-B

The image depicts a snowy landscape with several unidentified buildings situated across a river and dam in Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. In the foreground, the river is partially frozen, with water cascading over the dam. Trees without leaves are visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383412

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.6150-B

View of unidentified street, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 6151-B

The image shows a snow-covered street in Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. On the left side, there is a large building with a bell tower, and further in the background, smaller structures are visible. The right side is lined with tall trees and a wooden fence flanking a sidewalk. Power lines and a ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383413

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.6151-B

View of unidentified buildings opposite river, bridge, and dam in the background, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 6152-B

The image shows a view of unidentified buildings located opposite a river in Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. A wooden fence runs alongside a snow-covered path, leading to a bridge and dam visible in the background. A utility pole and leafless trees are present.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383414

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.6152-B

Unidentified buildings north of tracks, between Schermerhorn & Smith crossings, Schodack, New York, 6153-B

The image shows several unidentified wooden buildings in a rural setting, located north of tracks between Schermerhorn and Smith crossings in Schodack, New York. The structures are surrounded by wooden fences and sparse trees, with an unpaved path running through the foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383415

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.6153-B

Unidentified houses along street, Chester, Massachusetts, 6154-B

The image depicts a row of houses along a dirt road in Chester, Massachusetts. The houses are situated near utility poles and surrounded by leafless trees and open fields. Rolling hills can be seen in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383416

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6154-B

An excavator at Chapel Street, in connection with construction of Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6155-B

The image shows an excavator at work on a construction site at Chapel Street, associated with the building of Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The machinery is centered on a platform made of stacked wooden beams. In the background, there are train cars and a brick building visible...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383417

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.6154-B

Unidentified house on Concord Street, Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts, 6156-B

The image depicts an unidentified house on Concord Street in Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts. The house is set behind a picket fence, surrounded by leafless trees. A stone wall runs parallel to a dirt road in the foreground and there is a utility pole visible near the edge of the property.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383418

Ref. Code: PC015.002.410.6156-B

Concord Street, Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts, 6157-B

The image depicts a dirt road on Concord Street in Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts. The road curves through an area lined with large, leafless trees and grass-covered ground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383419

Ref. Code: PC015.002.410.6157-B

Unidentified houses on Concord Street, Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts, 6158-B

The image depicts two houses on Concord Street in Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts. A sidewalk lines the street with trees and utility poles along its edge. In the foreground, there is a pile of cut logs on the grassy area. The background features more trees and a visible structure with chi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383420

Ref. Code: PC015.002.410.6158-B

View of South Street, looking north from gas house, West Warren, Warren, Massachusetts, 6159-B

The image shows a view of South Street in West Warren, Warren, Massachusetts, looking north from a gas house. In the foreground, there is snow-covered ground and trees. Across the street, several multi-story buildings are visible, along with other structures.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383421

Ref. Code: PC015.002.540.6159-B

South Street, near raceway, West Warren, Warren, Massachusetts, 6160-B

The image features a snow-covered scene in West Warren, Massachusetts, near a raceway on South Street. In the foreground, there is a narrow stream with snow-laden banks. To the right, a large wooden building is visible, partially lined with stones at the base. In the background, additional buildings...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383422

Ref. Code: PC015.002.540.6160-B

Church Street, south of Boston & Albany tracks, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6161-B

The image depicts a view of Church Street, located south of the Boston & Albany tracks in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. The scene features a row of trees along the dirt road, with several houses visible in the background, partially obscured by the foliage.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383423

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6161-B

View of the Westfield River, east bank looking east, Chester, Massachusetts, 6162-B

The image shows a view of the Westfield River from the east bank, looking east in Chester, Massachusetts. In the foreground, the river flows over rocks and is surrounded by lush vegetation. In the background, there are two buildings partially visible beyond the river, and a tall, pointed structure, ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383424

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6162-B

Boston & Albany railroad officer, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6163-B

The image depicts a man identified as a Boston & Albany railroad officer standing outside a brick building in Springfield, Massachusetts. The building features arched windows with striped awnings and is partially covered in ivy.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383425

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.6163-B

Boston & Albany railroad officer, 6164-B

The image shows a man, who is a Boston & Albany railroad officer, seated at a roll-top desk in Springfield, Massachusetts. The desk is cluttered with papers, books, and framed photographs. A hat is visible on the desk and there is a wall cabinet in the background.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383426

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6164-B

Advertising in connection with a large lemon shipment, 6165-B

The image is an advertisement for a lemon shipment. It features three musicians: one playing a banjo, one playing an accordion, and one playing a drum. The text at the top reads "A Nightingale Triplet," and the bottom text states "Cuccio Brothers Palermo."

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383427

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6165-B

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