Historic New England

The Millbury Gravel Pit, Millbury, Massachusetts, 5347-B

The image depicts a scene at the Millbury Gravel Pit in Millbury, Massachusetts. Visible are several railway tracks intersecting, with a train engine positioned on one of the tracks. To the right, a large structure, possibly a hopper or storage bin, is elevated on wooden supports. In the background,...

Date: 1910-1913

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

GUSN: 382631

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.5347-B

Southbridge Street, railroad side, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5348-B

The image depicts a view of the railroad side of Southbridge Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible elements include several railroad tracks that curve into the distance, a large electrical tower, utility poles with wires, an industrial building on the left, and other industrial structures, inc...

Date: 1910-1913

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

GUSN: 382632

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5348-B

Reed Foundry Wall, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5349-B

The image shows a large, tiered stone wall, identified as the Reed Foundry Wall, located in Worcester, Massachusetts. In front of the wall, there are railroad tracks and scattered wooden planks. Several smokestacks and industrial structures are visible in the background.

Date: 1910-1913

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

GUSN: 382633

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5349-B

Southbridge Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5350-B

The image depicts Southbridge Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple railroad tracks intersecting in the foreground, with a small building, likely a signal tower, situated among them. An elevated platform and a bridge extend over the tracks, and numerous utility poles with wires ca...

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382634

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5350-B

The new Union Station, after completion, looking east, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5351-B

The image depicts the newly completed Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. Multiple railroad tracks run through the foreground, leading to the station, which features two prominent towers in the distance. To the left, there is a large industrial building marked with the sign "How...

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 382635

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.5351-B

Worcester Freight Yard, looking west from tower 26, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5352-B

The image shows the Worcester Freight Yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from tower 26. The scene features multiple train tracks stretching into the distance with several structures, including a large wooden building on the right. Utility poles and signal equipment are visible along the tracks...

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382636

Ref. Code: PC015.002.680.5352-B

View at Gates Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5353-B

The image shows a railway track running parallel to Gates Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. On the left side, there is a grassy embankment with trees, while to the right, there are buildings visible behind a fence. A bridge crosses over the tracks in the distance and several utility poles line the...

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382637

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5353-B

Subway passage under tracks at Grand Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5354-B

The image depicts a subway passage under tracks at Grand Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. A curved, tunnel-like entrance is visible, surrounded by stone walls and metal railings. In the background, large industrial buildings and freight train cars can be seen. A streetlamp is present to the right...

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382638

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.5354-B

Worcester Freight Yard, looking west from tower 26, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5355-B

The image depicts the Worcester Freight Yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, as seen from Tower 26, facing west. Multiple train tracks extend into the distance, with buildings and utility poles visible alongside. A few individuals are present near the tracks and various structures are scattered through...

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382639

Ref. Code: PC015.002.680.5355-B

Worcester Freight Yard, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5356-B

The image shows the Worcester Freight Yard in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple railroad tracks converging in the foreground, with a brick building on the left side. Several utility poles and small buildings can be seen on both sides of the tracks.

Date: ca. 1913

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

GUSN: 382640

Ref. Code: PC015.002.680.5356-B

Bird's eye view of the Worcester Freight Yard, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5357-B

The image shows an elevated perspective of the Worcester Freight Yard in Worcester, Massachusetts. Multiple train tracks are visible, along with several trains and freight cars. A row of telegraph poles runs along the left side of the yard, and industrial buildings and structures can be seen in the ...

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 382641

Ref. Code: PC015.002.680.5357-B

Bird's eye view of the main line and freight yard, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5358-B

A bird's eye view of the main line and freight yard in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, shows an extensive network of railroad tracks with numerous train cars lined up on multiple parallel tracks. Industrial buildings are visible in the background, with a residential area situated on a hill beyond t...

Date: 1909-1911

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

GUSN: 382642

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5358-B

At the Millbury Gravel Pit, Millbury, Massachusetts, 5359-B

The image shows the Millbury Gravel Pit in Millbury, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple railroad tracks with a train engine to the left and a train with several connected cars positioned slightly off-track in the center. The landscape is relatively flat with some trees and low vegetation in the bac...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382643

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.5359-B

Construction detail of Washington Street, now gone to make way for Massachusetts Turnpike, Newton, Massachusetts, 5360-B

The image shows a construction detail of Washington Street in Newton, Massachusetts, prior to its removal for the Massachusetts Turnpike. The scene includes a wooden fence, a pile of rubble or debris with barrels nearby, a utility pole with wires, and a large metal structure, possibly a bridge or ov...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382644

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.5360-B

At State Line Tunnel, 5361-B

The image depicts a section of railway tracks passing through a narrow cut in the rock. The tracks are flanked on both sides by high, rocky walls, with sparse vegetation visible atop the rocks. The tunnel area extends into the distance.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382645

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5361-B

At State Line Tunnel, 5362-B

The image depicts the entrance of a railway tunnel carved into a rocky hillside, identified as the State Line Tunnel. The double railroad tracks run into the tunnel's dark opening. A person is standing to the side of the tracks, near the tunnel entrance. The rocky walls surrounding the tunnel are ru...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382646

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5362-B

In the Berkshire Mountains, between Chester and Middlefield, 5363-B

The image shows a railroad track running through a rocky landscape in the Berkshire Mountains, between Chester and Middlefield. Steep rock faces line both sides of the track and there is a bridge visible in the distance. Sparse vegetation can be seen on the right side.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382647

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5363-B

Freight yards near old Kneeland Street station, Boston, Massachusetts, 5364-B

The image shows a freight yard near the old Kneeland Street station in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are several train tracks, freight cars with identifiable markings, and a large crane with a pulley system. In the background, there is visible infrastructure, including a large framework and other i...

Date: 1898

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

GUSN: 382648

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5364-B

Grand Junction Branch, East Boston, Massachusetts, 5365-B

The image depicts a section of the Grand Junction Branch in East Boston, Massachusetts. Multiple railroad tracks are visible, with buildings in the background on the right side. Utility poles line the tracks and there is a sign on the left with partially visible text that includes the name "A.W. Joh...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382649

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.5365-B

Grand Junction Branch, Prescott Street Yard, East Boston, Massachusetts, 5366-B

The image depicts the Grand Junction Branch at the Prescott Street Yard in East Boston, Massachusetts. Visible elements include multiple sets of train tracks in the foreground and freight train cars lined up on the tracks. Several residential-style buildings are in the background, along with utility...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382650

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.5366-B

Grand Junction Branch, Prescott Street Yards, East Boston, Massachusetts, 5367-B

The image shows a long stretch of the Prescott Street Yards in East Boston, Massachusetts, specifically at the Grand Junction Branch. There are several railroad tracks with freight cars and tank cars visible on the left. Utility poles line both sides of the tracks and a dirt road runs alongside the ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382651

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.5367-B

Grand Junction Branch, Everett, Massachusetts, 5368-B

The image depicts the Grand Junction Branch in Everett, Massachusetts. It features railroad tracks curving to the right, bordered by a row of utility poles and houses with visible fences on the left side.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382652

Ref. Code: PC015.002.300.5368-B

View of Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts, 5369-B

The image depicts a railway line in Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts. Multiple train tracks run parallel to each other, extending into the distance. Wooden fences and utility poles line the left side of the tracks, with trees and foliage visible beyond.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382653

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.5369-B

View of Riverside, looking toward Weston, Newton, Massachusetts, 5370-B

The image shows a view of railroad tracks at Riverside, looking toward Weston in Newton, Massachusetts. The tracks curve to the left and there are utility poles alongside them. In the distance, there are houses and trees visible, with some bare trees on the right side of the image.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382654

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.5370-B

Crossing of Washington Street, start of grade crossing elimination project in 1895, Newton, Massachusetts, 5371-B

The image shows the Crossing of Washington Street in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are a railroad track and various structures associated with the grade crossing elimination project. Several telegraph poles line the sides of the road and residential buildings can be seen in the background. Construc...

Date: 1895

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

GUSN: 382655

Ref. Code: PC015.002.450.5371-B

Grand Junction Branch, east of station, Everett, Massachusetts, 5372-B

The image depicts the Grand Junction Branch in Everett, Massachusetts. It shows railway tracks curving through a landscape with telephone poles along the side. On the left side of the image, several houses are visible, and in the distance, industrial buildings can be seen.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382656

Ref. Code: PC015.002.300.5372-B

Grand Junction Branch, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5373-B

The image depicts a railroad yard at the Grand Junction Branch in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Multiple sets of train tracks converge and veer off in different directions. On the left, a wooden fence runs alongside the tracks, behind which industrial buildings are visible. Further in th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382657

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5373-B

Grand Junction Branch, Prescott Street yard, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5374-B

The image shows the Grand Junction Branch at Prescott Street yard in East Boston, Massachusetts. Several railroad tracks run through the area, with trains and freight cars visible on both sides. Utility poles line the street, and there are buildings and stacked lumber adjacent to the tracks. A sign ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382658

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.5374-B

Grand Junction Branch, Saratoga Street, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5375-B

The image shows a view of the Grand Junction Branch railway tracks on Saratoga Street in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. Numerous telegraph poles line both sides of the tracks, and a row of buildings is visible along the right side. On the left, a large house and various industrial structures ca...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382659

Ref. Code: PC015.002.290.5375-B

Railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, Washington, Massachusetts, 5376-B

The image shows railroad tracks running through a mountainous area in the Berkshire Mountains in Washington, Massachusetts. The tracks are aligned alongside a rugged terrain, with steep slopes present. Vegetation is visible near the upper edge of the terrain.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382660

Ref. Code: PC015.002.540.5376-B

Railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, view of bridge (High Bridge), Washington, Massachusetts, 5377-B

The image shows a railroad track running through a rocky cut in the Berkshire Mountains near Washington, Massachusetts. A bridge, identified as High Bridge, spans the railroad track. The surrounding landscape features steep rocky walls on either side of the track.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382661

Ref. Code: PC015.002.540.5377-B

Railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, east of station, view of Fairfield Brook, Massachusetts, 5378-B

The image depicts a railroad stretching through a landscape near Fairfield Brook in the Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts. The tracks curve beside a river surrounded by forested hills. The scene is east of a station.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382662

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5378-B

Railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, view of Fairfield Brook, Massachusetts, 5379-B

The image shows a view of a railroad running alongside Fairfield Brook in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. The tracks curve alongside the brook, with hills covered in trees visible in the background. The brook is lined with rocks and the landscape features rolling terrain.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382663

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5379-B

Railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, near the Fairfield Brook, Massachusetts, 5380-B

The image depicts a railroad track winding through the Berkshire Mountains near Fairfield Brook in Massachusetts. On the right side, a rocky cliff is visible, with railroad tracks running alongside it. The tracks are flanked by natural terrain featuring some trees and hills in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382664

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5380-B

Man standing in the doorway of an unidentified building in the Berkshire Mountains, near the Fairfield Brook, Massachusetts, 5381-B

A man stands in the doorway of a stone building located in a rural area in the Berkshire Mountains, near Fairfield Brook, Massachusetts. The building is adjacent to a set of railroad tracks, and the surrounding landscape features forested hills and trees.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382665

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5381-B

Railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, view of Fairfield Brook, Massachusetts, 5382-B

The image depicts a section of railroad tracks curving alongside a river, identified as Fairfield Brook, set amidst the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts. The scene includes a wooded landscape flanking the tracks and the brook, with hills visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382666

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5382-B

View of the Westfield River, Russell, Massachusetts, 5383-B

The image depicts the Westfield River in Russell, Massachusetts. The river curves through the landscape, bordered by a railway line on one side. The surrounding area is hilly and covered with trees and vegetation.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382667

Ref. Code: PC015.002.510.5383-B

View of freight yards and locomotive repair facilities looking east, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5384-B

The image shows a view of freight yards and locomotive repair facilities in West Springfield, Massachusetts, looking east. Numerous tracks run across the yard, with several railway cars and locomotives positioned along them. Industrial buildings and structures are visible in the background and steam...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382668

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5384-B

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

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