Historic New England

Lathe inside Allston repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5796-B

The image shows a large industrial lathe inside the Allston repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The lathe is positioned in front of a brick wall, with a window partially visible in the background. The machinery is prominently featured, showcasing its mechanical components and structure.

Date: 1910-12-19

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

GUSN: 383060

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5796-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: December 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: December 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

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 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

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