Historic New England

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382669

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5385-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382670

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5386-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382671

Ref. Code: PC015.002.300.5387-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382672

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.5388-B

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

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

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382673

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5389-B

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

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

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382674

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5390-B

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

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

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382675

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5391-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382676

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5392-B

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

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

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382677

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.5393-B

Switch Tower at Webster Junction, junction of the Webster Branch, Auburn, Massachusetts, 5393.5-B

The image shows a switch tower at Webster Junction, located at the junction of the Webster Branch in Auburn, Massachusetts. The structure is a two-story building with horizontal siding and several windows. There are barrels positioned near the side of the building. A leafless tree and utility poles ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382678

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.5393.5-B

Switch Tower at Webster Junction, junction of the Webster Branch, Auburn, Massachusetts, 5394-B

The image shows a switch tower at Webster Junction, located at the junction of the Webster Branch in Auburn, Massachusetts. The structure features a two-story building with a sloped roof and a stairway leading to the upper level. Several railroad tracks are visible in the foreground, with two indivi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382679

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.5394-B

Switch Tower #55 at North Adams Junction, junction of the North Adams Branch, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5395-B

The image depicts Switch Tower #55 at North Adams Junction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The scene includes two buildings near a set of railroad tracks, with the tower on the right and another structure on the left connected by stairs. Snow covers the ground and there are bare trees in the backgroun...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382680

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5395-B

Entrance to Boston Yard, looking east from under bridge #7, Boston, Massachusetts, 5396-B

The image shows the entrance to Boston Yard, looking east from beneath bridge #7 in Boston, Massachusetts. Multiple railway tracks converge and extend into the distance, disappearing under the bridge. Surrounding the tracks are stone retaining walls and some industrial buildings. A few rail signals ...

Date: 1898-06-10

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

GUSN: 382681

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5396-B

South wall near bridge #3 at the Boston Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5397-B

The image shows the south wall near bridge #3 at the Boston Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes two large stone walls, partially filled with piles of stones and rubble on the ground. Above one wall, a building with multiple windows is visible in the background.

Date: 1898-06-10

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

GUSN: 382682

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5397-B

The draughting room in the old Kneeland Street Station of the Boston and Albany Railroad, Boston, Massachusetts, 5398-B

The image shows a draughting room in the old Kneeland Street Station of the Boston and Albany Railroad, located in Boston, Massachusetts. The room features a centrally placed wooden roll-top desk with various office items, including papers and photographs. Surrounding the desk are several cushioned ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382683

Ref. Code: PC015.002.080.5398-B

Switch Tower #1 at the entrance to the old Boston Yard, presently the site of the Massachusetts Turnpike interchange with Central Artery and Southeast Expressway, Boston, Massachusetts, 5399-B

The image shows Switch Tower #1 at the entrance to the old Boston Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The tower is situated alongside multiple railroad tracks, with a wooden platform extending beside it. In the background, there are several rail cars. The area depicted is now the site of the Massachusett...

Date: 1898

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

GUSN: 382684

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5399-B

Door #17 in Freight House #1 on Albany Street, old freight yards in vicinity of South Station, Boston, Massachusetts, 5400-B

The image shows Door #17 of Freight House #1 located on Albany Street in the old freight yards near South Station, Boston, Massachusetts. The door is made of wood and opens into an interior where several barrels are stacked. The exterior is a brick wall with wooden beams near the door.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382685

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.5400-B

Boston freight yard (vicinity of South Station), Old Poultry Platform (large shipments of poultry at turn of the century), Boston, Massachusetts, 5401-B

The image shows the Old Poultry Platform at the Boston freight yard near South Station, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are rail tracks with several freight cars and an elevated platform structure. This area was used for large shipments of poultry at the turn of the century. There is overpass infrast...

Date: 1898

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

GUSN: 382686

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5401-B

Boston freight yard (vicinity of South Station), Old Poultry Platform (large shipments of poultry at turn of the century), Boston, Massachusetts, 5402-B

The image depicts the Old Poultry Platform near South Station in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are a covered platform with several crates stacked on it, likely used for poultry shipments. Railcars are on either side and a horse-drawn cart is positioned nearby. A few individuals are seen on the plat...

Date: 1898

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

GUSN: 382687

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5402-B

Old coal shed looking north, Boston Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5403-B

The image shows an old coal shed located in Boston Yard, Boston, Massachusetts. The perspective is looking north along a set of railroad tracks that run parallel to the wooden structure of the shed. To the left, part of a brick building is visible. The tracks lead towards an open area framed by stru...

Date: 1898-06-09

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

GUSN: 382688

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5403-B

Old coal shed at Lehigh Street looking north, Boston Freight Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5404-B

The image shows an old coal shed located at Lehigh Street, facing north, within the Boston Freight Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is made of wood with visible support beams and there is a set of railroad tracks running alongside it. A brick building can be seen on the left side of the ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382689

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5404-B

Setting of the Franklin Street girders during grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5405-B

The image shows girders being set on Franklin Street as part of the grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are large industrial girders being positioned with the help of cranes. A man is standing on the structure and another person is operating surveying equipment in...

Date: 1911-10-13

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

GUSN: 382690

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.5405-B

Allston Car Repair Shops (Paint Shops), demolished to make way for Massachusetts Turnpike, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5406-B

The image depicts the Allston Car Repair Shops, specifically paint shops, located in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a large brick building with multiple arched windows and doors, situated alongside several railroad tracks. A few utility poles with electrical wiring are visible in ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382691

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5406-B

Interior view of Allston Car Repair Shops (Paint Shops), demolished to make way for Massachusetts Turnpike, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5407-B

The image shows the interior of the Allston Car Repair Shops (Paint Shops) in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The large space features multiple rows of windows along the walls and an open truss ceiling. Several train cars are positioned on tracks inside the shop, surrounded by numerous wooden ladde...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382692

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5407-B

Interior view of Allston Car Repair Shops (Paint Shops), demolished to make way for Massachusetts Turnpike, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5408-B

The image shows the interior of the Allston Car Repair Shops (Paint Shops) in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The space is large and open with a high ceiling supported by a network of steel beams. Ladders and various wooden structures are distributed throughout the space. Large windows line one sid...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382693

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5408-B

Pumps in heating plant, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5409-B

The image shows pumps and associated piping in a heating plant located in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. Several large pipes and valves are visible, connected to machinery. A ladder leans against the wall and multiple metallic containers sit on the ground to the right of the image.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382694

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5409-B

Right-of-way at Brookline Junction on the Highland Branch, Brookline, Massachusetts, 5410-B

The image depicts the right-of-way at Brookline Junction on the Highland Branch in Brookline, Massachusetts. It features a set of railroad tracks running alongside a large brick building. There is a tree and some utility poles near the building, and a wooden fence lines the area adjacent to the trac...

Date: 1898-05-20

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

GUSN: 382695

Ref. Code: PC015.002.160.5410-B

Broken wagons hit by train at railroad crossing, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5411-B

The image shows broken wagons at a railroad crossing in Framingham, Massachusetts. The wagons appear to have been hit by a train. A dirt path crosses the tracks and wooden fencing runs alongside. A house is visible in the background on the right.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382696

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5411-B

Broken wagons hit by train at railroad crossing, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5412-B

The image depicts a railroad crossing in Framingham, Massachusetts, with broken wagons visible beside the tracks. The location is surrounded by telegraph poles and several buildings can be seen in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382697

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5412-B

Railroad crossing, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5413-B

The image shows a railroad crossing in Framingham, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a sign reads "PRIVATE CROSSING. DANGEROUS." The crossing leads to two buildings visible in the background, aligned parallel to each other. The area around the crossing features wooden fences and some strewn boards o...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382698

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5413-B

Grand Junction Branch, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5414-B

The image depicts a railway area at the Grand Junction Branch in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple sets of train tracks running parallel, with a freight car labeled "N.Y.C. & H.R.R." The background includes industrial buildings and a few smokestacks, while a wooden scaff...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382699

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5414-B

Freight cars in old Boston Yard (near Kneeland Street), Fort Point Channel in background, Boston, Massachusetts, 5415-B

The image shows several freight cars positioned on a railway track within an old Boston Yard near Kneeland Street. In the background, there is a bridge over the Fort Point Channel.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382700

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5415-B

View of old Boston Yard (near Kneeland Street), Fort Point Channel and schooner in background, Boston, Massachusetts, 5416-B

The image depicts the Boston Yard near Kneeland Street, with visible railway tracks in the foreground. A group of workers is gathered near a lamp post, with industrial buildings and a tall smokestack in the background. In the distance, the masts of a schooner are visible near Fort Point Channel. A c...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382701

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5416-B

Interior view of locomotive repair shop, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5417-B

The image shows the interior of a locomotive repair shop in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Multiple locomotives and their components are visible inside the large industrial building. A crane is positioned above, lifting a locomotive labeled "1911" over another one labeled "2384." Various wheels an...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382702

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5417-B

Construction related to the New Union Station and grade crossing elimination project, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5418-B

The image shows a construction site related to the New Union Station and grade crossing elimination project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are wooden supports and piles of construction materials alongside partially built or demolished structures. An industrial building with a tall chimney is i...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382703

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5418-B

Extension of Boston and Albany freight house, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5419-B

The image shows the extension of the Boston and Albany freight house in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building is a two-story brick structure with large arched windows and loading bays on the ground floor. The words "Boston & Albany Freight House" are prominently displayed on the upper part of the b...

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382704

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5419-B

Construction of the Boston and Albany freight house extension, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5420-B

The image shows the construction of an extension to the Boston and Albany freight house in Worcester, Massachusetts. Numerous construction workers are present. The structure features steel beams and an incomplete roof, with various building materials and tools scattered around the site. Snow is visi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382705

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5420-B

Signal Tower #28, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5421-B

The image depicts Signal Tower #28 located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is a two-story building with a gabled roof, positioned adjacent to multiple railroad tracks. In the background, there are several other buildings visible, including one with a dome.

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382706

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5421-B

Construction of the Huntington Avenue Station, looking east, bridge in background is Dartmouth Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5422-B

The image depicts the construction site of Huntington Avenue Station in Boston, Massachusetts, looking east. In the background, the Dartmouth Street bridge is visible. The foreground shows construction materials and a partially built structure alongside train tracks, with several people present near...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382707

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.5422-B

Passenger coach used for Better Farming Special Train, 5424-B

The image shows a passenger coach used for the "Better Farming Special" train. The side of the train displays "BOSTON & ALBANY RAILROAD BETTER FARMING SPECIAL" along with the logo "NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES." A sign on the train reads "FORESTRY AND INSECT PESTS ENTER HERE." The coach is marked with the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382708

Ref. Code: PC015.002.700.5424-B

Mountain scenery, Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts, 5425-B

The image displays a dirt path winding through the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts. Trees line both sides of the path, with a wooden fence and rocks visible on the right. The area is densely wooded.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382709

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5425-B

Mountain scenery, Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts, 5426-B

The image depicts a mountain scene in the Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a stream flows over rocks, surrounded by a forested landscape with numerous trees. The area is rugged with a mix of large boulders and dense vegetation.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382710

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5426-B