Historic New England

Roof trusses of freight house under construction, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5945-B

The image shows the roof trusses of a freight house under construction in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The trusses are supported by tall wooden poles and numerous cables. In the background, there is a water tower visible. The structure is built over a railway track, with the trusses forming the ...

Date: 1902

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

GUSN: 383208

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5945-B

Whole length of coaling station, looking northwest, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5946-B

The image shows the whole length of a coaling station in West Springfield, Massachusetts, looking northwest. The structure consists of large wooden panels and open framework. There are tracks in the foreground, along with piles of timber and several people standing near a train engine.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383209

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5946-B

North end of coaling station, looking northwest, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5947-B

The image depicts the north end of a coaling station in West Springfield, Massachusetts, looking northwest. In the foreground, there is a large pile of coal, and in the background, a structure with a conveyor system elevated by a framework is visible. Trees can be seen on the right side of the image...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383210

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5947-B

Interior view of new engine house, J. B. Russell shown near support beam, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5948-B

The image shows the interior of a new engine house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The space features large windows on the far wall, several support beams, and an overhead structure with pipes. A man named J. B. Russell is standing near one of the support beams.

Date: 1904-06-29

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

GUSN: 383211

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5948-B

Construction of engine house, concrete mixer in foreground, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5949-B

The image shows a construction site of an engine house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Prominently in the foreground is a concrete mixer. There are industrial structures, including a rail car labeled "980" and two water towers in the background. A man stands near the equipment, surrounded by var...

Date: 1903-10-30

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

GUSN: 383212

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5949-B

Construction of engine house, Boston Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5950-B

The image shows the construction of an engine house at Boston Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a partially built structure with visible steel framework and brick walls. Railroad tracks run across the ground, surrounded by construction debris and materials. A few men can be seen stan...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383213

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5950-B

Construction of engine house, Boston Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5951-B

The image depicts the construction of an engine house at Boston Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are the skeletal framework of the building, several large circular objects lying on the ground, and construction materials scattered throughout. Railroad tracks are present in the foreground and a ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383214

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5951-B

Construction of engine house, view of roof from Broadway Bridge, Boston Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5952-B

The image shows the construction of an engine house at the Boston Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The view is from the Broadway Bridge, highlighting the roof of the engine house. Visible are the large, sloped roofing structure and a section of a brick building with architectural detailing. There is a...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383215

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5952-B

Warehouse in Boston Yard, near Kneeland Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5953-B

The image depicts the Boston Yard near Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are railway tracks leading to and from a large warehouse marked "B & A R Freight House." A streetlamp and a small wooden structure stand nearby. A horse-drawn cart and a flat railway car are also present, with i...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383216

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5953-B

Coal pocket in Boston Yard, near Kneeland Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5954-B

The image depicts a coal pocket at the Boston Yard, near Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Multiple railroad tracks converge in the foreground, leading towards a large industrial building with open doors. A freight car and several telegraph poles are visible, with a bridge in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383217

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5954-B

Yard master's office, Beacon Park Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5955-B

The image depicts a two-story brick building, identified as the yard master's office at Beacon Park Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features multiple windows, each with awnings. There are staircases visible in the background and a utility pole in front of the building. The ground around...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383218

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5955-B

Yard master's office, Beacon Park Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 5956-B

The image shows a two-story brick building identified as the Yard Master's Office at Beacon Park Yard, Boston, Massachusetts. The building features striped awnings over its windows and has a gabled roof. A dirt path and railroad tracks are visible in the foreground, and there is a wooden utility pol...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383219

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5956-B

Battery house for railroad signal tower, Huntington Avenue Yard, Boylston Street and bridge in the background, Boston, Massachusetts, 5957-B

The image depicts a battery house for a railroad signal tower at Huntington Avenue Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is elevated on supports next to railway tracks. In the background, Boylston Street and a bridge are visible, as well as nearby buildings.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383220

Ref. Code: PC015.002.070.5956-B

North end of freight house, Winchendon, Massachusetts, 5958-B

The image depicts the north end of a freight house in Winchendon, Massachusetts. It shows a wooden building with two windows, a small chimney protruding from the roof, and a utility pole in front. To the right of the building is a platform with several large sacks. A barrel is positioned near the bu...

Date: 1910-06-15

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

GUSN: 383221

Ref. Code: PC015.002.610.5958-B

Private grade crossing, looking west, Natick, Massachusetts, 5959-B

The image depicts a private grade crossing in Natick, Massachusetts, looking west. There are railroad tracks crossing a dirt path in the foreground. A freight car marked "N.Y.C & H.R" is parked on the tracks. In the background, several people are walking near a brick building with large windows. A t...

Date: 1911-02-01

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

GUSN: 383222

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.5959-B

North Package & Provision Co., East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5960-B

The image depicts an industrial area associated with the North Package & Provision Co. in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Visible are a large cylindrical tank, several sets of train tracks, and adjacent industrial buildings. Various materials are stacked near the tracks and a person stands...

Date: 1907-11-08

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

GUSN: 383223

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5960-B

Engine house (Sand house), Worcester, Massachusetts, 5961-B

The image depicts the exterior of an engine house, also referred to as a sand house, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are train tracks running alongside the building, with industrial structures and equipment present in the background. Several individuals are standing near the building and there ...

Date: 1907-10-05

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

GUSN: 383224

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5961-B

Exterior view of tower #9, east end of Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5962-B

The image shows the exterior view of Tower #9, located at the east end of Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a wooden building with a pitched roof, featuring large windows on the upper level and an external staircase. Multiple railway tracks run in the foreground, and...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383225

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5962-B

Coal trestle, South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5963-B

The image depicts a coal trestle in South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts. A set of railway tracks leads up to an elevated structure with a covered entrance at the end of the trestle. To the left, there is a small building beside the tracks, likely a signal box or control room.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383226

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5963-B

Engine house, South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5964-B

The image shows a partially constructed engine house in South Framingham, Massachusetts. The structure has an incomplete roof and open sides. Visible are wooden beams and framework, with some debris scattered on the ground. To the right, another building with a gabled roof and a set of railroad trac...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383227

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.5964-B

Engine house, South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5965-B

The image shows an engine house in South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts. It features a wooden structure with shingled siding and an open, roofless section in the foreground. Several wooden planks are laid on the ground, and to the left, part of another building with vertical siding and window...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383228

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.5965-B

Engine house, South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5966-B

The image depicts an engine house in South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts. It shows a long, rectangular brick building with several windows and a dark entrance area. Behind the engine house, there's a taller structure and a tower with a peaked roof visible in the background. The foreground in...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383229

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.5966-B

Engine house, South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5967-B

The image shows part of an engine house in South Framingham, Massachusetts. It features a section of the building with shingled siding and a boarded area connected to a structure with paneled walls. An open framework lies on the ground in front of the building. Debris is scattered around the vicinit...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383230

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.5967-B

Engine house, South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5968-B

The image shows the interior of an engine house in South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are wooden planks and debris on the ground. Through the open doorway, railroad tracks are visible, leading to a large building in the background with a clock tower.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383231

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.5968-B

Platform in freight yard, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5969-B

The image depicts a platform in a freight yard located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The platform is made of wood and is situated alongside a set of train tracks. Visible on the platform are a few barrels, a cart, and a wicker basket. A man in a suit and hat stands on the right side of the platform, ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383232

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5969-B

Freight yard, looking east, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5970-B

The image captures a freight yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. On the right, a freight train car marked "M.O.T.CO. 14512" is situated on railway tracks. On the left, a brick building with arched windows and a door is visible, with barrels and items stacked near its entrance. Behind the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383233

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5970-B

Freight yard, looking northwest, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5971-B

The image depicts a freight yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, as seen from a northwest perspective. A railroad track runs through the yard, with a freight car visible on the rails. To the right, there is a brick building with a loading dock, where wooden barrels and crates are positioned. An open do...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383234

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5971-B

Engine house, view from rear before extension, Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts, 5972-B

The image shows the rear view of an engine house in Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts, before an extension was added. The building is made of brick and features several large windows. A set of train tracks runs along the base of the structure and a chimney is visible on the roof.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383235

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.5972-B

Freight house, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5973-B

The image depicts a freight house located in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The building is made of brick and features multiple windows and a gabled roof. There is a platform with steps leading up to the loading area.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383236

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5973-B

Coaling plant, north end, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5974-B

The image depicts a coaling plant at the north end of West Springfield, Massachusetts. The structure is made up of large wooden frameworks with a raised platform. A ladder is visible on one side, and workers are present on and around the structure. Train tracks are visible on the ground.

Date: 1899-07-26

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

GUSN: 383237

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5974-B

Coaling plant, south end from the west, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5975-B

The image shows the south end of a coaling plant in West Springfield, Massachusetts, viewed from the west. The structure is composed of large beams and partially constructed roofs. There are visible piles of materials and railway tracks in the foreground. A person is seen standing near the edge of t...

Date: 1899-07-26

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

GUSN: 383238

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5975-B

Interior of erecting shop, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5976-B

The image shows the interior of an erecting shop in West Springfield, Massachusetts. It features a large space with high ceilings supported by structural beams. On the lower level, several locomotives are visible alongside various industrial machinery and equipment. A second floor is partially visib...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383239

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5976-B

Engine room of machine shop, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5977-B

The image shows an engine room in a machine shop located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. It features a large flywheel connected to mechanical components, including belts and pulleys. A person is standing in the background near the machinery. The room has visible beams and a partially brick wall.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383240

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5977-B

Floor of machine shop, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5978-B

The image depicts the interior of a machine shop in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The shop floor is filled with various machinery, including gears, pulleys, and belts mounted overhead and along the workbenches.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383241

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5978-B

Exterior view of engine house, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5979-B

The image shows the exterior of an engine house in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building is constructed of brick and features multiple windows. Three locomotives are visible inside the open bays. Several individuals are standing near one of the locomotives, and tracks lead into the building, which ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383242

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5979-B

Coal shed, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5980-B

The image depicts a large coal shed structure in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The shed features a long, steeply sloped roof and a framework with numerous supports. A horse is visible on the left side of the shed, pulling a cart.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383243

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5980-B

Gasworks, showing railroad trestle, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5981-B

The image shows a railroad trestle curving towards a gas works facility in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Prominent in the scene is a large gas storage tank and an adjacent brick building with multiple windows. The trestle runs alongside a body of water and additional industrial buildings are visib...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383244

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5981-B

Unidentified house, Concord Street, Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts, 5982-B

The image shows a two-story house located on Concord Street in Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts. The house features several windows with shutters, a prominent gable roof, and a porch with supporting columns. In the foreground, there is a stone wall bordering the property, and a utility pole...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383245

Ref. Code: PC015.002.410.5982-B

Grade crossing elimination project along the Highland Branch, 5983-B

The image shows a railway line along the Highland Branch with tracks leading under a metal bridge structure. There are several industrial buildings alongside the tracks, with visible signage including "Uneeda Biscuit" and "Omega Oil." Utility poles and wires are also running alongside the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383246

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5983-B

Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6135-B

The image depicts a Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler seated in a room with patterned wallpaper. Mrs. Wheeler is wearing a dark, high-collared dress, and Mr. Wheeler is dressed in a three-piece suit. They are positioned in front of a curtained doorway, and on the right, there are framed photographs on the wall a...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383397

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6135-B

Bacon Street, 6136-B

The image depicts a dirt road flanked by wooden fences, identified as Bacon Street. The road is lined with trees on both sides. In the background, the road inclines slightly, with more trees visible in the distance.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383398

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.6136-B

Interior view of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6137-B

The image depicts the interior of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler's home. It features a dining area with a table and chairs, a sideboard adorned with various dishes and glassware, and potted plants, including a large fern on a stand. Two lace-curtained windows are visible, allowing light into the room, and a d...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383399

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6137-B

Interior view of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6138-B

The image depicts an interior view of a Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler's home. A piano is visible on the right side, with a rocking chair in the foreground. On the left, there are framed portraits, one large and one small, displayed near a velvet chair. In the background, a mantelpiece is decorated with small...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383400

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6138-B

Interior view of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6139-B

The interior view depicts a room in the home of a Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler. Visible within the room is a piano with sheet music displayed on its stand, and various decorative items placed on top. A rocking chair and another chair are placed nearby. A framed painting or photograph hangs on the patterned ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383401

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6139-B

Interior view of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6140-B

The image shows an interior view of a Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler's home. A dining area features a wooden table with chairs, alongside a decorative radiator and potted ferns. The room is adorned with patterned wallpaper and a framed picture. Through an open doorway, more furniture, including a rocking chai...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383402

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6140-B

Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6141-B

The image depicts a man and a woman, identified as Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, seated inside a room. They are positioned beside a piano, upon which various decorative items and books are placed. In the background, there is a framed painting on the wall and a chair with a plant placed on a small table. Nea...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383403

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6141-B

Pastoral scene on the Boston and Albany railroad, showing two women sitting in a field, 6142-B

The image shows a pastoral scene with two women sitting in an open field. In the background, there are rolling hills, trees, and what appears to be railroad infrastructure associated with the Boston and Albany railroad. The landscape is expansive and the women are positioned in the right foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383404

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.6142-B

Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6143-B

The image shows a man and a woman, identified as Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, sitting together at a table. They are indoors, with a backdrop of decorative wallpaper. Next to them is a wooden cabinet topped with various glassware and a large fern on a stand. A stained glass window is visible above the cabin...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383405

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6143-B

Two portraits of unidentified girl (personal business of the photographer), 6144-B

The image features two circular portraits of an unidentified girl. She is shown from the shoulders up, wearing a light, frilly dress. Her long hair is styled in loose curls. Both portraits are framed with decorative borders and include the photographer's information, "H.E. Bosworth, 380 Main St., Sp...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383406

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6144-B

Lumber Yard, Baldwinville, Templeton, Massachusetts, 6145-B

The image depicts a lumber yard in Baldwinville, Templeton, Massachusetts. It shows large stacks of cut lumber neatly piled alongside dirt pathways. Some fencing and sparse vegetation are visible.

Date: 1910-11-11

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

GUSN: 383407

Ref. Code: PC015.002.520.6145-B

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