Historic New England

Boston & Albany Flat Car #2495 at Allston car repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6095-B

The image shows the Boston & Albany Flat Car #2495 located at the Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The flat car is positioned on the railroad tracks with visible housing and buildings in the background. Several telephone poles line the tracks beside the flat car.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383358

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6095-B

Blue Line Freight Car #6202 at Allston car repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6096-B

The image shows a Blue Line Freight Car #6202 on a set of railroad tracks at the Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes multiple tracks leading to the repair shops in the background. The freight car, visible from the rear, is accompanied by other rail infrast...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383359

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6096-B

N.Y.C. H.R. railroad gondola car #81478, Palmer, Massachusetts, 6097-B

The image shows a N.Y.C. H.R. railroad gondola car #81478 located in Palmer, Massachusetts. The gondola car is on train tracks and appears to be filled with gravel or a similar material. There are trees and a house in the background, with telegraph poles visible beside the tracks.

Date: 1910-07-12

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

GUSN: 383360

Ref. Code: PC015.002.370.6097-B

N.Y.C. H.R. railroad gondola car #81478, Palmer, Massachusetts, 6098-B

The image shows a railroad gondola car, identified as N.Y.C. H.R. #81478, positioned on railway tracks in Palmer, Massachusetts. The car is photographed from the rear, displaying wooden panels with the faded marking "N.Y.C. & H.R. 81478". Adjacent to the car, there is a small scale with a sign that ...

Date: 1910-07-12

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

GUSN: 383361

Ref. Code: PC015.002.370.6098-B

N.Y.C. H.R. railroad gondola car #81478, Palmer, Massachusetts, 6099-B

The image shows a N.Y.C. H.R. railroad gondola car numbered 81478, located in Palmer, Massachusetts. The car is positioned on train tracks, and the front end with a handbrake wheel and coupling mechanism is visible. The background includes additional sections of train tracks and trees.

Date: 1910-07-12

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

GUSN: 383362

Ref. Code: PC015.002.370.6099-B

Beacon Park Yard, Salt Creek Culvert, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6100-B

The image depicts Beacon Park Yard and the Salt Creek Culvert in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a construction site with wooden structures and debris scattered across the area. There are railway tracks in the foreground and a train is visible in the background, with a row of buildings and ...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383363

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.6100-B

Freight yard; Delaware, Lackawanna & Western boxcar #36942, Newton, Massachusetts, 6101-B

The image shows a Delaware, Lackawanna & Western boxcar numbered 36942 in a freight yard in Newton, Massachusetts. The boxcar is positioned on railroad tracks, with surrounding yard space visible in the background. Other boxcars and some structures are in the distance. The numbers and text are clear...

Date: 1907-06-07

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

GUSN: 383364

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.6101-B

View of Boston Yard, signal tower in the background, Boston, Massachusetts, 6102-B

The image shows the Boston Yard with multiple train tracks converging in the foreground. In the background, a signal tower is prominently visible, along with freight cars on the tracks. There is also a roundhouse structure and additional industrial buildings in the scene.

Date: 1898-06-09

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

GUSN: 383365

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6102-B

Tank car #72, Chelsea, Massachusetts, 6103-B

The image shows a tank car numbered 72, located in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The car is marked with the text "OIL CITY, PA." It is situated on railway tracks with additional freight cars and a town visible in the background.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383366

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.6103-B

Bangor & Aroostook boxcar #1022, 6104-B

The image shows Bangor & Aroostook boxcar #1022 on a railway track. The boxcar is marked with "Bangor and Aroostook 1022" in large letters along the side. Other visible markings include "AIR BRAKE" and various chalk-written notes. The boxcar has a prominent wooden exterior and is accompanied by anot...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383367

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.6104-B

Gondola car #660, owned by New England Coke Co., Worcester, Massachusetts, 6105-B

The image shows gondola car #660 on railroad tracks, owned by New England Coke Co. in Worcester, Massachusetts. The wooden-sided car has visible text, including "New England Gas & Coke Company" and "Westinghouse Air Brake," along with "American Car & Foundry Company" marked on it. The surrounding ar...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383368

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.6105-B

Tank car #67, Chelsea, Massachusetts, 6106-B

The image depicts tank car #67, positioned on railway tracks in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The tank car is marked with the numbers "67" and the letters "G.R. Co." In the background, there is a building with "Liberty Cold Pumping Station" written on it, and various structures are visible in the vicinity...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383369

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.6106-B

Portraits of George Half, wanted as a pickpocket, 6107-B

The image displays two identical portraits of a man identified as George Half. He is noted as "wanted as a pickpocket" in the title. The man is sitting, wearing a bowler hat, a suit jacket, a shirt, and a bow tie. The words "George Half, Pick Pocket" are written on each portrait.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383370

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6107-B

Freight car #13742, Back Bay Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 6108-B

The image depicts a freight car numbered 13742 located at Back Bay Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The side of the freight car is marked with "R.W. & O. Blue Line 13742." The yard contains several railroad tracks and other freight cars are visible in the background. Nearby buildings can be seen and t...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383371

Ref. Code: PC015.002.130.6108-B

Temporary crossing over Westfield River, 6109-B

The image shows a temporary bridge crossing over the Westfield River. The bridge is constructed with wooden supports and a lattice framework. In the background, a house is visible behind the bridge structure, and snow covers the ground. Several people are standing on or near the bridge.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383372

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.6109-B

Tank car #7 at Allston car repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6110-B

The image depicts tank car #7 at the Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The tank car is labeled "Tide Water Oil Co." and has an indication of a 5748-gallon capacity, along with the use of air brakes. It is situated on railway tracks with a building and telegraph poles visib...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383373

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6110-B

View of old freight cars, 6111-B

The image shows a side view of old freight cars on a railway track. The cars are marked with "New York Central Lines" and "Merchants Despatch Transportation Company" along with "Refrigerator 14599 Dairy Line and Express." A building is visible in the background. Snow is present on the ground and tra...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383374

Ref. Code: PC015.002.730.6111-B

Mrs. E. L. Plummer's house and L. A. Frizzell Store, south of Main Street, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6112-B

The image shows two wooden, two-story buildings with shutters on their windows, each separated by a pathway. A white picket fence borders the path, which leads to an area between the two structures. Trees are visible in front and lining the path. This location is south of Main Street in Hinsdale, Ma...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383375

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6112-B

Church Street, south of tracks, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6113-B

The image depicts Church Street, located south of the tracks in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. The scene features a tree-lined dirt road with houses on either side, partially obscured by the trees.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383376

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6113-B

Ballou House on Main Street, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6114-B

The image depicts the Ballou House on Main Street in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. It shows a large two-story building with multiple windows and a porch on both levels. There are several trees visible in front of the house, and it is surrounded by snow. A smaller structure can be seen to the left, partia...

Date: 1898-02-17

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

GUSN: 383377

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6114-B

Brick block of B&A railroad, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6115-B

The image depicts a brick block building associated with the B&A railroad, located in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is adjacent to a large, multi-story house with a turret. A snowy landscape surrounds the structures and a wooden fence runs in front of them. Utility poles and wires ar...

Date: 1904-01-25

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

GUSN: 383378

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6115-B

West end of Huntington Avenue yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 6116-B

The image shows the west end of Huntington Avenue yard in Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a dirt area with debris and scattered logs. A wooden fence encloses the area, and a sign on the fence reads, "PERSONS ARE HEREBY WARNED NOT TO WALK ON THE RAILROAD." Behind the fence, a brick...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383379

Ref. Code: PC015.002.070.6116-B

Damage after 1907 flood, Russell, Massachusetts, 6117-B

The image shows a snowy landscape in Russell, Massachusetts, after the 1907 flood. Damaged structures and debris are visible, with partially frozen water and large rocks scattered throughout the scene. Several houses are seen in the background behind a row of bare trees.

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383380

Ref. Code: PC015.002.510.6117-B

Diagram showing availability of seats during rush hour on commuter trains, 6118-B

The diagram illustrates the availability of seats on commuter trains during rush hour, specifically on the Boston & Albany Railroad lines from Boston to Framingham, including Newton Highlands Circuit, Newton Lower Falls, Saxonville, and Milford Branches. The map notes that the line widths represent ...

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 383381

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6118-B

Unidentified dilapidated houses, taken from track, 6120-B

The image depicts a row of dilapidated houses viewed from a track. The buildings show signs of wear, with boarded up and broken windows. A fence made of mismatched wood panels is visible in front of one building. In the foreground, a cobblestone street and a couple of individuals standing near the e...

Date: 1909-04-17

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

GUSN: 383382

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6120-B

Unidentified houses with circular bays and dormers, taken from track, 6121-B

The image shows several unidentified houses featuring circular bay windows and dormers. They are captured from a track, with one building having a distinct circular bay on its facade. A fence and laundry hanging on a line are visible in the foreground.

Date: 1909-05-03

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

GUSN: 383383

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6121-B

Boston Journal from Tuesday, November 24th, 1907, 6122-B

The image shows a page from the Boston Journal dated Tuesday, November 24th, 1907. The page includes various headlines and articles, such as "Widow Robbed, Set on Fire by Thugs in Her Store" and "Oldest Woman in New England Dead." There are several columns of text, smaller headlines, and advertiseme...

Date: 1907-11-24

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

GUSN: 383384

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6122-B

Beacon Park Yard, looking east, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6123-B

The image depicts Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, looking east. Several sets of railroad tracks extend into the distance. A building and utility poles are visible on the left, and there is a locomotive on the tracks in the middle ground. Vegetation and signal structures can be se...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383385

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.6123-B

Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6124-B

The image depicts Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Multiple railway tracks are visible converging towards the center of the frame, with several train cars and a station building in the background. Signal lamps are positioned alongside the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383386

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.6124-B

Allston repair shop yard, looking east, Everett Street bridge in the background, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6125-B

The image depicts the Allston repair shop yard in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. Boxcars, some labeled "Boston & Albany," are lined up alongside multiple railroad tracks. In the background, the Everett Street bridge is visible, spanning across the tracks. Utility poles and distant buildings are al...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383387

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6125-B

View of Federal Street, taken from roof of South Station, Boston, Massachusetts, 6126-B

The image shows a view of Federal Street in Boston, Massachusetts, taken from the rooftop of South Station. The street is lined with multi-story brick buildings, with various ads and signs visible, including one that reads "Schlitz." People, horse-drawn carriages, and vehicles are visible along the ...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383388

Ref. Code: PC015.002.140.6126-B

Retaining wall looking south, Milford, Massachusetts, 6127-B

The image depicts a stone retaining wall in Milford, Massachusetts, with a view looking south. On the left, a dirt path runs parallel to the wall, with trees lining the edge. On the right, houses and vegetation are visible beyond the wall.

Date: 1910-06-24

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

GUSN: 383389

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.6127-B

Boylston Street bridge, now replaced by new bridge over tracks and Massachusetts Turnpike, Police and Fire Station in foreground, Boston, Massachusetts, 6128-B

The image depicts Boylston Street Bridge, which has since been replaced by a new bridge over train tracks and the Massachusetts Turnpike. In the foreground, there is a large brick building identified as a Police and Fire Station. The building features arched windows and doorways. The street is empty...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383390

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.6128-B

Apple farmer with oldshoulder yoke and baskets, 6129-B

The image shows an apple farmer standing outdoors, wearing a suit and a hat. He is using an old shoulder yoke to carry two baskets. Each basket contains apples, and the landscape in the background is sparse with bare trees and rocky terrain.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383391

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6129-B

Chart showing branch line profiles, 6130-B

The image displays a detailed chart illustrating branch line profiles of a railway. It features multiple graphs that represent different branch lines, including labels such as "Grand Junction Br.," "Highland Circuit Br.," "Milford Br.," and "Ware River Br." The chart is part of the "B.B. & A.R.R." c...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383392

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6130-B

Utley Lumber Co., Ware, Massachusetts, 6131-B

The image shows the Utley Lumber Co. located in Ware, Massachusetts. The building has signage reading "UTLEY COAL & LUMBER CO." and "COAL & LUMBER CO." A horse-drawn carriage is visible in front of the building. Various stacks of materials, likely lumber, are also present, along with an open-sided s...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383393

Ref. Code: PC015.002.550.6131-B

Maple street, from corner of Moss Avenue, Ware, Massachusetts, 6132-B

The image depicts a view of Maple Street from the corner of Moss Avenue in Ware, Massachusetts. A large tree stands prominently in the foreground, with more trees lining the left side of the street. A few utility poles and a building are visible in the background. A person is sitting on a stone wall...

Date: ca. 1895

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

GUSN: 383394

Ref. Code: PC015.002.550.6132-B

Main Street crossing, from the south, Natick, Massachusetts, 6133-B

The image depicts the Main Street crossing from the south in Natick, Massachusetts. A primary feature is the large building in the background with signage reading "H. Harwood & Sons, Base Balls." The scene shows a dirt road intersection with crossing gates. There is also a prominent street lamp with...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383395

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.6133-B

View of piers, Quincy Market Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. in background, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6134-B

The image shows a view of piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. A large sailing ship is docked alongside a pier in the foreground. In the background is the Quincy Market Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. building, identifiable by its signage. The pier on the left is supported by wooden pilings.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383396

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.6134-B

Main Street Crossing, new bridge in background for depressed tracks, Natick, Massachusetts, 6185-B

The image depicts Main Street Crossing in Natick, Massachusetts, featuring a group of people standing near a wooden barrier. In the background, a new bridge for depressed tracks is visible. Behind the bridge is a building with the sign "H. Harwood & Sons. Base Balls."

Date: 1895

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

GUSN: 383447

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.6185-B

Spruhan Houses (new location), Natick, Massachusetts, 6186-B

The image depicts two wooden houses with pitched roofs, situated in Natick, Massachusetts. The house on the left is smaller with a single-story design, while the house on the right has two stories and features a porch with decorative trim. A dirt road runs in front of the houses and a wooden fence s...

Date: 1895-05-24

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

GUSN: 383448

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.6186-B

Russell Street, looking northwest from Main Street, Huntington, Massachusetts, 6187-B

The image shows Russell Street in Huntington, Massachusetts, looking northwest from Main Street. The scene features a tree-lined street with residential houses visible on both sides. There is a dirt road in the center, and some houses have fenced yards and porches.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383449

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6187-B

Unidentified house on Concord Street, Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts, 6188-B

The image shows a two-story wooden house on Concord Street in Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts. The house features a porch with columns and a second-story balcony. There is an attached structure to the left with a small cupola. The yard in front has various objects scattered around.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383450

Ref. Code: PC015.002.410.6188-B

Coal yard, Greenport, New York, 6189-B

The image depicts a coal yard in Greenport, New York. In the scene, railroad tracks lead to two freight cars labeled "NYC & HR" standing alongside a large wooden coal chute. There are piles of coal on the ground and in the chute, and a small building with a chimney is visible in the background.

Date: 1910-09-19

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

GUSN: 383451

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.6189-B

Grade crossing accident, looking east, East Brookfield, Brookfield, Massachusetts, 6190-B

The image depicts a grade crossing accident in East Brookfield, Brookfield, Massachusetts. The view is looking east down a dirt road. On the left side of the image, several people are gathered near a damaged vehicle with parts scattered around. There are trees lining the road and a house is visible ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383452

Ref. Code: PC015.002.300.6190-B

Bridge #173, looking up bank, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 6191-B

The image shows Bridge #173 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, from a vantage point looking up the bank. In the foreground, several trees are visible beside a body of water. The bridge structure includes stonework and wooden beams, with part of the bridge extending across the water. A person appears to b...

Date: 1910-08-03

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

GUSN: 383453

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.6191-B

Bridge #214 A, Niverville, Kinderhook, New York, 6192-B

The image shows a wooden bridge under construction labeled as Bridge #214 A in Niverville, Kinderhook, New York. Several men are visible working beneath the bridge, with wheelbarrows filled with materials nearby. A house and some trees can be seen in the background, along with utility poles.

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 383454

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.6192-B

Bridge #215, Niverville, Kinderhook, New York, 6193-B

The image depicts Bridge #215 in Niverville, Kinderhook, New York. It shows a stone arch bridge crossing over a body of water. The bridge is surrounded by vegetation and there are several utility poles visible in the background.

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 383455

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.6193-B

Bridge #215, Niverville, Kinderhook, New York, 6194-B

The image depicts Bridge #215 in Niverville, Kinderhook, New York. It is a stone arch bridge with visible stone steps leading towards a small body of water. The bridge is surrounded by grass and trees, and there is a utility pole in the background.

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 383456

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.6194-B

Construction of the Triple Arch over muddy water in the fenway, demolished after construction of the Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston, Massachusetts, 6195-B

The image depicts the construction of the Triple Arch over muddy water in the Fenway area of Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are workers on top of the partially built stone arches. The site shows construction materials and scaffolding with water passing beneath the structure. This arch was later demo...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383457

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.6195-B

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