Historic New England

Construction of Bridge #28 over Charles River, Newton, Mass., 10569-B

The image depicts the construction of Bridge #28 over the Charles River in Newton, Massachusetts. Visible are the stone blocks and structural elements of the bridge, along with two workers. One worker stands on a stone block, while the other stands on the ground nearby.

Date: 1893-05-19

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

GUSN: 382336

Ref. Code: PC015.002.450.10569-B

Retaining wall of N.Y., N.H. & H. railroad docks, South Boston, Boston, Mass., 10570-B

The image shows a retaining wall at the N.Y., N.H. & H. railroad docks in South Boston, Massachusetts. The wall is constructed of large stone blocks, with additional materials like timber and rubble. A ladder can be seen leaning against the structure on the right side of the image.

Date: 1909-02-02

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

GUSN: 382337

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.10570-B

Bridge 133A looking east, Chester, Mass., 10571-B

The image shows Bridge 133A in Chester, Massachusetts, as viewed from the east. The bridge is positioned over a set of train tracks running below. The surrounding landscape includes rocky embankments and utility poles alongside the tracks.

Date: 1910-11-14

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

GUSN: 382338

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.10571-B

Bridge 133A over Boston & Albany tracks looking east, Chester, Mass., 10572-B

The image depicts Bridge 133A spanning over the Boston & Albany railroad tracks in Chester, Massachusetts, looking east. The bridge has a lattice truss design, with railway tracks running underneath. There are rocky embankments on either side of the tracks.

Date: 1910-11-14

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

GUSN: 382339

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.10572-B

Bridge, 10573-B

The image shows a railroad bridge with tracks running underneath. A stone retaining wall supports the bridge, and there's a structure with metal beams above. A sign attached to the wall reads "Gold Medal Flour."

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382340

Ref. Code: PC015.002.710.10573-B

Change of location of the Athol Branch, now abandoned for the Quabbin Resevoir, 10574-B

The image shows a landscape view featuring a barren tree in the foreground with a pile of rocks and earth behind it. There is a small stream or creek winding through the grassy area towards the lower part of the image. A stone structure or culvert is visible among the rocks. The scenery appears to b...

Date: 1901

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

GUSN: 382341

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.10574-B

Change of location of the Athol Branch, now abandoned for the Quabbin Resevoir, 10575-B

The image shows a stone arch bridge, part of the Athol Branch that has been abandoned due to the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. A person is standing beneath the archway, which is surrounded by rocky terrain. Sparse trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382342

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.10575-B

Underside of Beacon Street Bridge, view of tracks to east, bridge replaced by new one over tracks and Mass. Turnpike, Boston, Mass., 10576-B

The image shows the underside of the Beacon Street Bridge, displaying the structural framework and stone support walls. Railroad tracks are visible extending east beneath the bridge. The bridge is identified as having been replaced by a new structure over the tracks and the Massachusetts Turnpike in...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382343

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.10576-B

Construction of Beacon Street Bridge over tracks, now removed and new bridge spans tracks and Mass. Turnpike, Boston, Mass., 10577-B

The image shows the construction of the Beacon Street Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. The bridge structure consists of metal trusses and beams. There are visible railroad tracks beneath the bridge. A large pipe runs along the left side of the structure.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382344

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.10577-B

Elimination of grade crossings, South Worcester, Worcester, Mass., 10578-B

The image shows a construction site in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, related to the elimination of grade crossings. It features a wooden framework structure, likely part of a bridge or elevated path under construction. There are materials and debris scattered around the area and a brick...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 382345

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.10578-B

Masonry work showing lower six courses, north abutment, east corner, Bridge #209, Canaan, New York, 10579-B

The image displays a close-up view of the lower six courses of masonry work on the north abutment at the east corner of Bridge #209 in Canaan, New York. The stone blocks are arranged in a structural layout showing distinct horizontal layers. Water is visible at the bottom of the structure.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382346

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.10579-B

Bridge #400, south abutment from west, Winchendon, Mass., 10580-B

The image shows the south abutment of Bridge #400, viewed from the west in Winchendon, Massachusetts. The abutment is constructed of stacked stone blocks, forming a solid wall beneath the bridge. Some vegetation is visible on the right side of the image.

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 382347

Ref. Code: PC015.002.610.10580-B

Ware River Branch, Bridge #395, Barre, Mass., 10581-B

The image shows a section of Bridge #395 from the Ware River Branch in Barre, Massachusetts. The left side of the image is dominated by a wooden structure supported by a stone foundation. The ground and surroundings are covered in snow, and two figures are visible standing near the right side of the...

Date: 1904-02-06

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

GUSN: 382348

Ref. Code: PC015.002.060.10581-B

Masonry work of Bridge #129, Chester, Mass., 10583-B

The image shows the masonry work of Bridge #129 in Chester, Massachusetts. The structure is composed of large stone blocks forming the bridge's support, with some metal components visible above. There is a pile of rocks and soil in the foreground.

Date: 1906-05-23

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

GUSN: 382349

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.10583-B

Masonry work of Bridge #129, Chester, Mass., 10584-B

The image shows masonry work of Bridge #129 in Chester, Massachusetts. The stone structure is constructed with large, unevenly shaped blocks. Part of the metal framework of the bridge is visible, extending above the masonry, near a river.

Date: 1906-05-23

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

GUSN: 382350

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.10584-B

Bridge #215, Kinderhook, New York, 10585-B

The image shows Bridge #215 in Kinderhook, New York. It features a stone arch bridge with an arched opening at its center. The surrounding area is covered in snow, and a person is standing on the ground above the bridge. Two utility poles are visible on either side of the bridge.

Date: 1904-01-06

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

GUSN: 382351

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.10585-B

Bridge #215, Kinderhook, New York, 10586-B

The image shows a stone arch bridge identified as Bridge #215 in Kinderhook, New York. The arch spans a snow-covered landscape and the bridge is constructed with large stone blocks. There are leafless trees and utility poles visible on either side of the bridge.

Date: 1906-01-06

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

GUSN: 382352

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.10586-B

Shawmut Avenue railroad crossing, sample of material used for construction, Boston, Mass., 10587-B

The image shows a large, rectangular slab of material positioned upright against a wall at the Shawmut Avenue railroad crossing in Boston, Massachusetts. The surface of the slab has a textured appearance. Snow is visible on the ground, and railroad tracks run parallel to the wall where the material ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382353

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.10587-B

Bridge #37, Natick, Mass., 10588-B

The image shows Bridge #37 in Natick, Massachusetts. This stone structure features an arch that spans over a body of water with visible ice. The bridge is accompanied by a railway on top, with utility poles visible along the rail line. The surrounding area includes grassy banks and bare trees.

Date: 1907-03-19

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

GUSN: 382354

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.10588-B

Bridge #37, Natick, Mass., 10589-B

The image shows Bridge #37 in Natick, Massachusetts. It is a stone bridge with an arched structure over a body of water. Two people are standing on the bridge, one on the left and another on the right, while another person is lying across a pipe under the bridge.

Date: 1907-03-19

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

GUSN: 382355

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.10589-B

Bridge #36, Natick, Mass., 10590-B

The image shows a stone bridge identified as Bridge #36 in Natick, Massachusetts. The structure features an arch design made of large stones, with water flowing beneath it. Sparse vegetation can be seen around the bridge.

Date: 1907-03-19

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

GUSN: 382356

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.10590-B

Along right-of-way in Berkshire Mountains, Middlefield, Mass., 10692-B

The image shows a railroad right-of-way in the Berkshire Mountains, Middlefield, Massachusetts. On the left side, several railroad cars are visible, with markings that include "Pennsylvania Railroad" and "Union Line." The foreground features a slope covered with rocks, wooden debris, and sparse vege...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382457

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10692-B

Along right-of-way in Berkshire Mountains, Middlefield, Mass., 10693-B

The image depicts a railroad track area in the Berkshire Mountains of Middlefield, Massachusetts. Boxcars are positioned on the tracks to the left, and there is an open area to the right with wooden planks stacked on the ground. A hillside with trees is visible in the background, as well as a partia...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382458

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10693-B

Unidentified, 10694-B

The image depicts a snow-covered landscape with a two-story house prominently featured. The house has multiple windows and an entrance with steps leading to it. In the background, several leafless trees and another building are visible. A wooden walkway is visible in the foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382459

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.10694-B

Unidentified, probably chimney being placed, 10695-B

The image depicts a large, cylindrical structure, likely a chimney, being positioned upright. Several workers are standing near the structure, on a construction site adjacent to a brick building. The scene includes various construction materials and equipment.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382460

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10695-B

Hinsdale Station, Hinsdale, Mass., 10696-B

The image depicts Hinsdale Station in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. A building with a distinctive conical roof is visible, surrounded by trees and a dirt clearing. There is a platform with tracks to the right and a stationary train car is partially visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382461

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.10696-B

Hinsdale Station, Hinsdale, Mass., 10697-B

The image depicts Hinsdale Station in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Visible features include train tracks running alongside a wooden platform with several utility poles. There is a small station building with a distinct roof adjacent to the platform. A couple of people can be seen walking near the tracks...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382462

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.10697-B

Hinsdale Station, Hinsdale, Mass., 10698-B

The image depicts Hinsdale Station in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Visible elements include railway tracks crossing the foreground and a small train station with a distinctive conical roof in the background. There are telegraph poles lining the tracks and a building to the left, possibly a house, with a...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382463

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.10698-B

State Line Station, New York, 10699-B

The image shows a railroad station with several train tracks running parallel. On the left, there's a wooden platform beside a brick building. Further along the tracks, a line of freight cars is visible. The background includes some trees and a distant hillside.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382464

Ref. Code: PC015.002.810.10699-B

Eliot Station, Highland Branch, now part of the Mass. Bay Transportation Authority System, Newton, Mass., 10700-B

The image depicts Eliot Station on the Highland Branch, now part of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority System, located in Newton, Massachusetts. The station is a small structure with a pitched roof near the railway tracks. Surrounding the building are trees and shrubbery, with additional...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382465

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.10700-B

Mountain scene in the Berkshires, 10701-B

The image depicts a mountain scene in the Berkshires. A river flows through a densely wooded area, with trees lining both sides of the water. The landscape includes rolling hills in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382466

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.10701-B

Berkshire Mountain scenery, Becket, Mass., 10702-B

The image depicts a natural scene in the Berkshire Mountains, Becket, Massachusetts. It features a small waterfall flowing down a rocky landscape surrounded by trees and dense foliage.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382467

Ref. Code: PC015.002.060.10702-B

Berkshire Mountains, curve of the railroad between Middlefield and Chester, Middlefield, Mass., 10703-B

The image depicts a scenic view of the Berkshire Mountains, focusing on the curve of a railroad track located between Middlefield and Chester, Massachusetts. The landscape features rolling hills covered in dense forest, with the railroad track visible cutting through the valley.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382468

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10703-B

Berkshire Mountains, railroad car, Middlefield, Mass., 10704-B

The image shows a railroad car marked with "B&A" on its side, situated on railway tracks in Middlefield, Massachusetts. The setting includes some structures in the background, possibly a building with visible chimneys, and a wood fence.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382469

Ref. Code: PC015.002.360.10704-B

Road gang, 10705-B

The image shows a group of workers standing on a set of railway tracks. They are positioned on an embankment with telegraph poles running parallel to the tracks. The landscape in the background features trees and gentle hills.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382470

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.10705-B

East side of Speen Street, south side of railroad, 10706-B

The image shows a sloped, barren ground with sparse vegetation on the east side of Speen Street, south of a railroad. A wooden fence is visible at the top of the slope, running parallel to the railroad. Some trees are present in the background to the right.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382471

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.10706-B

Bridge #131, Chester, Mass., 10707-B

The image depicts Bridge #131 in Chester, Massachusetts. The bridge features a metal truss design and spans over a body of water with a stone abutment visible at one end. Rocky terrain and hills can also be observed in the background.

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 382472

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.10707-B

Tracks and cars, Niverville, Kinderhook, New York, 10708-B

The image shows railroad tracks extending into the distance in Niverville, Kinderhook, New York. Freight cars are visible on the tracks to the left, and telegraph poles line both sides of the tracks. The scenery includes trees and some vegetation alongside the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382473

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.10708-B

Scene in Berkshire Mountains, Huntington, Mass., 10709-B

The image depicts a landscape in the Berkshire Mountains, Huntington, Massachusetts. It shows a body of water on the left side, flanked by vegetation. To the right, there is a road running parallel to power lines, with wooded hills in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382474

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.10709-B

Scene in Berkshires, Huntington, Mass., 10710-B

The image depicts a railway line extending into the distance in the Berkshires, located in Huntington, Massachusetts. The tracks are flanked by trees, and there are hills visible in the background. Some utility poles run alongside the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382475

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.10710-B

Looking west, down tracks toward Weston, Riverside, Newton, Mass., 10711-B

The image shows a set of railroad tracks looking west toward Weston, Riverside, and Newton in Massachusetts. The tracks extend into the distance with fields and trees visible on either side. Telegraph poles line the right side of the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382476

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.10711-B

Unidentified railroad, Chester, Mass., 10712-B

The image shows a pair of railroad tracks running through a lightly wooded landscape in Chester, Massachusetts. Telephone poles line the right side of the tracks, with hills visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382477

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.10712-B

Unidentified railroadroad crossing, Chester, Mass., 10713-B

The image depicts a rural scene in Chester, Massachusetts, showing an unidentified railroad crossing. A dirt road curves towards the left, leading to the crossing marked by utility poles. Trees and bushes line the road, and there is a wooden fence with fields and a few structures visible in the back...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382478

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.10713-B

Westfield River in Berkshire Mountains, Huntington, Mass., 10714-B

The image depicts the Westfield River flowing through the Berkshire Mountains in Huntington, Massachusetts. It shows a tranquil section of the river surrounded by dense vegetation and forested areas, with distant mountain silhouettes visible in the background. The riverbank is lined with rocks and p...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382479

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.10714-B

Berkshire Mountains, 10715-B

The image shows a landscape view of the Berkshire Mountains. In the foreground, there are trees and vegetation. In the background, the mountain range is visible under the sky.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382480

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.10715-B

Country road approaching railroad crossing, unknown location, 10716-B

A country road leads toward a railroad crossing in an unidentified location. The road is bordered by wooden fencing and lined with trees, and utility poles are visible in the distance. The scene is rural, with dense vegetation surrounding the road.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382481

Ref. Code: PC015.002.740.10716-B

Country road in the Berkshires, Huntington, Mass., 10717-B

The image depicts a country road in Huntington, Massachusetts, within the Berkshires region. The road is surrounded by trees and natural foliage, with a rustic wooden fence visible on the left side.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382482

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.10717-B

Unidentified building, 10718-B

The image shows an unidentified building with a rectangular shape. It has an open side revealing wooden framework and what appears to be an unfinished floor. The exterior walls are covered with horizontal siding, and there are windows visible along the side of the structure. The ground is scattered ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382483

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.10718-B

Unidentified view along railroad tracks, 10719-B

The image shows a stretch of railroad tracks curving through a rural landscape. On either side of the tracks are grassy embankments with some bushy vegetation. In the distance, low hills or mountains are visible, and a few utility poles run alongside the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382484

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.10719-B

Railroad tracks through Berkshires, Hinsdale, Mass., 10720-B

The image depicts railroad tracks curving through a landscape in the Berkshires, near Hinsdale, Massachusetts. The tracks are surrounded by trees and rolling hills.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382485

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.10720-B

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