Historic New England

Baggage and mail car at South Station, Boston, Mass., 10819-B

The image shows a baggage and mail car located at South Station in Boston, Massachusetts. The car is positioned on the railway tracks, and part of the station infrastructure is visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382581

Ref. Code: PC015.002.140.10819-B

Baggage and mail car at South Station, Boston, Mass., 10820-B

The image shows a baggage and mail car at South Station, Boston, Massachusetts. The car is situated on railroad tracks with an elevated structure visible in the background. The car has visible doors and windows, and is equipped with a platform on one end.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382582

Ref. Code: PC015.002.140.10820-B

Unidentified railroad car, 10821-B

The image shows an unidentified railroad car on tracks. The car is viewed from a three-quarter angle, focusing on one end with visible step and coupling mechanisms. Another rail car is visible in the background on an adjacent track, marked with "2837."

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382583

Ref. Code: PC015.002.730.10821-B

Railroad mail car, exterior, 10822-B

The image depicts the exterior of a railroad mail car. The car rests on railway tracks, showcasing its undercarriage and wheels. A round ventilation fan is visible on the side near an open door, situated at the end of the car. Additional train cars can be seen in the background on adjacent tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382584

Ref. Code: PC015.002.730.10822-B

Unidentified platform, 10823-B

The image shows a railway platform with a covered waiting area adjacent to train tracks. A freight car labeled "New York, New Haven and Hartford" is visible on the tracks. In the background, there is a bridge crossing over the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382585

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10823-B

40 ton crane at Kneeland Street Railroad yard, Boston, Mass., 10824-B

The image shows a 40-ton crane at the Kneeland Street Railroad yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The large crane structure is centrally positioned, surrounded by train cars and rail tracks. A small building is visible on the left side of the image, with some barrels and wooden material nearby. A few pe...

Date: 1910-08-17

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

GUSN: 382586

Ref. Code: PC015.002.080.10824-B

Unidentified warehouse interior, 10825-B

The image depicts the interior of an unidentified warehouse. The space is open and expansive, with visible structural elements such as columns and beams. It appears to have high ceilings and large windows.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382587

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10825-B

Unidentified, probably coal trestle and coal pocket, 10826-B

The image depicts a large wooden structure, likely a coal trestle and coal pocket, amidst an industrial setting. The structure has multiple levels supported by crisscrossing beams, with several workers visible nearby. In the background, there are other industrial buildings and equipment, as well as ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382588

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10826-B

Gravel bank, Wilbraham, Mass., 10827-B

The image shows a gravel bank in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. In the foreground, railroad tracks are visible running parallel to the gravel bank. The bank rises behind the tracks, with a variety of gravel and small rocks present, and some vegetation is noticeable at the top.

Date: 1911-10-20

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

GUSN: 382589

Ref. Code: PC015.002.600.10827-B

Gravel bank, Wilbraham, Mass., 10828-B

The image shows a gravel bank in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks with wooden ties running parallel to the gravel bank. The area is characterized by loose gravel and dirt, with a slope visible rising from the tracks.

Date: 1911-10-20

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

GUSN: 382590

Ref. Code: PC015.002.600.10828-B

Gravel bank, Wilbraham, Mass., 10830-B

The image shows a gravel bank in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. A set of railroad tracks runs alongside the bank, curving into the distance. The bank is slightly elevated, with trees visible along the top edge.

Date: 1911-10-20

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

GUSN: 382591

Ref. Code: PC015.002.600.10830-B

Unidentified building, 10831-B

The image shows the interior of an unidentified building. A vertical beam is visible near the center, and there is a window on the right wall. Some debris or discarded objects are scattered on the floor.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382592

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10831-B

Unidentified embankment, 10832-B

The image shows an embankment with visible erosion and loose soil, along with icicle-like formations on the vertical surface. At the top, there are a few leafless trees and utility poles, suggesting an outdoor setting near infrastructure. In the foreground, there are several large rocks and scattere...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382593

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.10832-B

Unidentified masonry work, 10833-B

The image shows a section of a masonry wall made up of rectangular stone blocks. The stones appear to be rough-hewn. There are wires running across the wall and parts of the structure appear unfinished or damaged at the top.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382594

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10833-B

Unidentified man on handcar, Middlefield, Mass., 10835-B

An unidentified man sits on a handcar positioned on railway tracks in Middlefield, Massachusetts. The tracks curve into the background and the handcar appears to be situated on a straight section of the line.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382595

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10835-B

General view of station approach at west end of platforms, Newton Centre, Newton, Mass., 10836-B

The image shows a general view of the station approach at the west end of the platforms in Newton Centre, Newton, Massachusetts. Several paths, construction materials, and a wheelbarrow are visible, surrounded by bare trees and a gently sloped landscape. There are stairs leading up to a higher area ...

Date: 1907-01-10

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

GUSN: 382596

Ref. Code: PC015.002.460.10836-B

Looking west from station, Ashland, Mass, 10837-B

The image shows a view looking west from a station in Ashland, Massachusetts. Visible elements include a set of railroad tracks running parallel to a fence and utility poles. In the background, there is a large building with a cupola. Trees without leaves are scattered throughout the scene and part ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382597

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.10837-B

Broadway Bridge over New Haven Tracks and Fort Point Channel, warehouses in background, Boston, Mass., 10838-B

The image shows the Broadway Bridge spanning over the New Haven tracks and Fort Point Channel in Boston, Massachusetts. The bridge features metal truss structures and is positioned on a dirt road. In the background, there are visible warehouses with advertisements painted on their walls.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 382598

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.10838-B

Front view of sand screen, Riverside, Newton, Mass., 10839-B

The image shows the front view of a sand screen located in Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts. A structure made of wood is visible, with a large pile of gravel or sand in front. The background includes a natural landscape with sparse vegetation.

Date: 1900

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

GUSN: 382599

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.10839-B

Freight cars on Grand Junction Branch, Everett, Mass., 10840-B

The image shows a series of freight cars on the Grand Junction Branch in Everett, Massachusetts. These cars are positioned on railroad tracks, with additional tracks visible in the foreground. Several utility poles are seen alongside the tracks, and the surrounding area is grassy and slightly snow-c...

Date: 1901-01-23

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

GUSN: 382600

Ref. Code: PC015.002.300.10840-B

Coal car #2712 in for repairs, Brighton, Mass., 10841-B

The image shows coal car #2712, marked with "P&SRR 2712" and "W189300," positioned for repairs. It is situated in a rail yard in Brighton, Massachusetts. The foreground displays the end of the coal car with visible wheels and coupling mechanisms, while other rail cars and repair yard elements are pr...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382601

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.10841-B

Woodbridge Avenue, looking south, Chatham, New York, 10842-B

The image shows a view of Woodbridge Avenue looking south in Chatham, New York. In the foreground, there are several trees lining a dirt path. Behind the trees, a row of hedges is visible, and there are some structures in the background. A fire hydrant is located at the bottom right corner of the im...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382602

Ref. Code: PC015.002.800.10842-B

Framingham Railroad Station, north platform showing New Haven Railroad tracks in background, Framingham, Mass., 10843-B

The image shows the north platform of the Framingham Railroad Station with New Haven Railroad tracks visible in the background. A metal bridge structure spans above the tracks, and there are visible stairs leading up to the platform. The tracks run parallel to a fence-lined section.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382603

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.10843-B

Sluiceways in rear of collapsed dam, Middlefield, Mass., 10844-B

The image shows the sluiceways at the rear of a collapsed dam in Middlefield, Massachusetts. It features wooden structures with visible beams and boards and the ground is covered with stones and debris.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382604

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10844-B

Chester railroad station, watchmaker's sign and barber poles on the right, Chester, Massachusetts, 6369-B

The image shows the Chester railroad station in Chester, Massachusetts. To the right, there is a watchmaker's sign and barber poles visible next to a tree. There is a dirt road in the foreground leading to the station building and several houses in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382605

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6369-B

Chester railroad station, Chester, Massachusetts, 6370-B

The image shows the Chester railroad station in Chester, Massachusetts. The station building is visible to the right, with a sign indicating "CHESTER." In the foreground are train tracks and some scattered logs and debris. In the background, there are several buildings and leafless trees, with hills...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382606

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6370-B

Chester Station platform, looking east, Chester, Massachusetts, 6371-B

The image shows the Chester Station platform in Chester, Massachusetts, looking east. Visible are the railroad tracks curving away into the distance and a platform with several individuals standing near a wooden building. The building has a sign indicating "Western Union Telegraph & Cable Office." T...

Date: 1906-08-04

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

GUSN: 382607

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6371-B

Near Batlett House, Chester, Massachusetts, 6372-B

The image shows a grassy hill with a stone wall at the foreground leading up to the Batlett House in Chester, Massachusetts. A set of steps ascends the hillside toward the house, which features clapboard siding and several windows.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382608

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6372-B

Middlefield railroad station, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 6373-B

The image depicts the Middlefield railroad station in Middlefield, Massachusetts. The station features a shingled roof with a broad canopy extending over the platform area. Several people are standing and interacting on the platform. Visible in the foreground are railway tracks, and in the backgroun...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382609

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.6373-B

Hinsdale Station, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6374-B

The image shows the Hinsdale Station in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. The station building is visible with a distinctive roof structure. There are train cars on tracks adjacent to the station, and the area is surrounded by trees and grass. A house and telephone poles are also present in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382610

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6374-B

East view of the Savings Bank House or the J. Maher House, Natick, Massachusetts, 5526-B

The image shows the east view of the Savings Bank House or the J. Maher House in Natick, Massachusetts. It depicts a two-story wooden building with several windows and surrounded by a picket fence. In the foreground, a person holds an umbrella, and another person is seated on the steps leading to th...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382811

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.5526-B

West view of possibly the Savings Bank House, Natick, Massachusetts, 5527-B

The image shows the west view of a wooden two-story house, possibly the Savings Bank House, located in Natick, Massachusetts. The house features a gabled roof with two chimneys and several windows with shutters. A small fence and a dirt path are visible in the foreground. Other buildings can be seen...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382812

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.5527-B

Flint's east crossing, looking north with wood bridge over stream, Canaan, New York, 5528-B

The image shows a wooden bridge crossing a stream at Flint's east crossing in Canaan, New York. The perspective is looking north, with railroad tracks in the foreground and a backdrop of trees and hills. Snow covers the ground around the bridge.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382813

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.5528-B

Schillings crossing, looking north, with view of little schoolhouse, Canaan, New York, 5529-B

The image shows a rural landscape in Canaan, New York, featuring Schillings crossing, with a view looking north. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks, and a sign partially reading "RAIL ROAD CROSSING LOOK OUT." In the background, on a gentle hill, sits a small schoolhouse with a path leading...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382814

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.5529-B

Yard of unidentified house with hammock, Chester, Massachusetts, 5530-B

The image shows the yard of a house in Chester, Massachusetts. A hammock is strung between two trees near the house. The house is partially visible with white siding, and the yard is overgrown with grass and vegetation. Large rocks are present in the foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382815

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5530-B

Rural country scene, railroad on right, Chester, Massachusetts, 5531-B

The image depicts a rural landscape in Chester, Massachusetts, with an open grassy field in the foreground. A stone wall runs diagonally from the middle to the right edge of the image. To the right of the wall, a railroad can be seen with tracks parallel to the wall. Rolling hills are visible in the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382816

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5531-B

Houses on a hillside, Chester, Massachusetts, 5532-B

The image depicts a house situated on a hillside in Chester, Massachusetts. The house is surrounded by bare trees and a hilly landscape. There is a dirt path leading up to the house and other houses are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382817

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5532-B

Heavily forested hillside, Chester, Massachusetts, 5533-B

The image depicts a heavily forested hillside in Chester, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a rocky field with several leafless trees. A small wooden structure is partially visible to the right and a stone wall runs across the lower edge of the image.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382818

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5533-B

Apple orchard, Chester, Massachusetts, 5534-B

The image shows an apple orchard in Chester, Massachusetts. It features several leafless apple trees spread across a grassy landscape. A stone wall is visible in the background and there is a structure partially obscured by the trees. The surroundings include rolling hills.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382819

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5534-B

Building of bridge to carry Huntington road over railroad, during elimination of grade crossing project, Chester, Massachusetts, 5535-B

The image shows the construction of a bridge for Huntington Road over a railroad in Chester, Massachusetts, as part of a project to eliminate grade crossings. There are piles of earth and rocks in the foreground, with several horse-drawn carts and workers engaged in construction activities. Power li...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382820

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5535-B

Houses near railroad track, Chester, Massachusetts, 5536-B

The image shows a scene in Chester, Massachusetts, featuring houses near a railroad track. In the foreground, a path leads past a white house and a smaller structure, with leafless trees and a stone wall visible. Another house can be seen on a hill in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382821

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5536-B

Old lane and house in background, Chester, Massachusetts, 5537-B

The image depicts an old lane bordered by trees and a wooden fence on a sloped hillside in Chester, Massachusetts. In the background, a house is visible among the trees at the end of the path. The scene is wooded, with bare trees lining the winding path.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382822

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5537-B

Banking and house beside railroad, Chester, Massachusetts, 5538-B

The image shows a hillside landscape in Chester, Massachusetts, with houses situated beside a railroad. The foreground includes rocky and grassy terrain, along with several trees, some of which are bare. There are two visible houses, both with multiple stories and chimneys, perched on the slope abov...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382823

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5538-B

Beside railroad in connection with eliminating grade crossing, Chester, Massachusetts, 5539-B

The image shows a rural scene in Chester, Massachusetts, with a dirt path lined with stones beside a railroad. There are several leafless trees and two houses visible in the background. The scene relates to work involving the elimination of a railroad grade crossing.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382824

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5539-B

Berkshire Park, looking south west, 5540-B

The image shows a grassy hillside with scattered bare trees and fencing visible in the foreground. In the background, there is a wooden structure, possibly a barn, situated on the slope. The scene is open, featuring a mix of natural elements and man-made structures.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382825

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5540-B

Berkshire Park, looking east, 5541-B

The image depicts a view of Berkshire Park, looking east. In the foreground, there are several bare trees and a dirt road that curves to the right. In the background, there are buildings and rolling hills.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382826

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5541-B

Berkshire Park, looking west, 5542-B

The image shows a view of Berkshire Park looking west. The scene includes a variety of trees and shrubs in the foreground, with a gently sloping hillside and more trees in the background. A railroad runs through the park area.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382827

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5542-B

Plunkett Manufacturing Co. land, east side, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 5543-B

The image depicts a snow-covered landscape associated with Plunkett Manufacturing Co. land on the east side of Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Visible are a wooden building and several leafless trees. In the foreground, there is a wooden fence, while a larger structure is visible in the distance amidst the...

Date: 1898-02-17

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

GUSN: 382828

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.5543-B

Highway west of Boltonia crossing, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 5544-B

The image depicts a snowy landscape along a highway west of Boltonia crossing in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. A wooden fence runs diagonally through the foreground, with several leafless trees scattered along its path. In the background, there are houses partially obscured by large snow drifts.

Date: 1898-02-17

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

GUSN: 382829

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.5544-B

View during grade crossing elimination project, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 5545-B

The image shows a view during the grade crossing elimination project in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Three men are standing near a piece of equipment on a grassy area. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382830

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.5545-B

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