Historic New England

Sheet piling showing pest damage, 6019-B

The image shows a piece of sheet piling displaying signs of pest damage. It is propped against a brick wall and positioned on a stool.

Date: 1909-01-01

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

GUSN: 383282

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6019-B

Storage warehouse, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 6020-B

The image shows a storage warehouse in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The building has a pitched roof and is covered with various posters. In the foreground, there are piles of bricks, barrels, and debris scattered around the area.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383283

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.6020-B

Allston car repair shops, lumber used in car repairs, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6021-B

The image shows stacks of lumber used for car repairs at repair shops in Allston, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The lumber is piled neatly, with snow visible on and around the stacks.

Date: 1904-01-25

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

GUSN: 383284

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6021-B

Detail of turntable, old hand car in background, Wayland, Massachusetts, 6022-B

The image shows a detail of a wooden turntable with railway tracks in Wayland, Massachusetts. In the background, an old hand car is visible on the grassy area, alongside a lamp post. Behind the hand car is a landscape with trees and a house on a hill.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383285

Ref. Code: PC015.002.560.6022-B

Hoist and equipment used in filling in dump at Faneuil Station, Boston, Massachusetts, 6023-B

The image shows a piece of hoist equipment used in filling in a dump at Faneuil Station, Boston, Massachusetts. It features a rail-mounted metal frame with visible wheels and a winch mechanism, situated on tracks. The background includes power lines and trees.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383286

Ref. Code: PC015.002.120.6023-B

Demolished wagon struck by train at grade crossing in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, 6024-B

The image shows a demolished wagon that was struck by a train at a grade crossing. The wagon is severely damaged and appears to be made of wood, with its wheels and frame broken and scattered. The scene is set in the Berkshires against the backdrop of a brick building.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383287

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6024-B

Demolished wagon struck by train at grade crossing in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, 6025-B

The image depicts a demolished wagon that has been struck by a train at a grade crossing in the Berkshires, Massachusetts. The wagon is severely damaged, with its wheels detached and parts of the structure collapsed or broken. Behind the wreckage, a building and a dirt road are visible.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383288

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6025-B

Gravel bank along railroad, Wilbraham, Massachusetts, 6026-B

The image depicts a gravel bank alongside a railroad track in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. The landscape shows a cut bank with loose gravel and soil, and there is a tree visible on the right side. The railroad track curves through the center and a small structure or piece of equipment is visible in the...

Date: 1911-10-20

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

GUSN: 383289

Ref. Code: PC015.002.600.6025-B

Diagram of large girder for Southbridge Street bridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6027-B

The image is a detailed engineering diagram of a large girder intended for the Southbridge Street bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts. The drawing includes labeled dimensions and specifications, arranged in a grid-like pattern with two main sections, each showing detailed internal structural componen...

Date: ca. 1909

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

GUSN: 383290

Ref. Code: PC015.002.630.6027-B

Gantry Crane and Scrap Yard, control end, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 6028-B

The image features a gantry crane situated at a scrap yard in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The crane is positioned above several railroad cars marked with "Boston & Albany." A man can be seen working with the crane apparatus, which is elevated, and some equipment is visible on the platform.

Date: 1914-05-08

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

GUSN: 383291

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.6028-B

Gantry Crane and Scrap Yard, magnet with load, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 6029-B

The image depicts a gantry crane equipped with a magnet lifting a load of scrap in a scrapyard located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Various piles of metal debris and scrap materials are visible beneath the crane.

Date: 1914-05-08

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

GUSN: 383292

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.6029-B

Gantry Crane and Scrap Yard, view of transformers, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 6030-B

The image depicts a gantry crane and a scrap yard in West Springfield, Massachusetts, as seen in May 1914. Visible are transformers mounted on a wooden pole with signage warning "Dangerous High Tension." To the right, there is a railway car with the letters "B&A" and "L&BA" on its side, partially be...

Date: 1914-05-08

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

GUSN: 383293

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.6030-B

Gantry Crane and Scrap Yard, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 6031-B

The image depicts a gantry crane operating in a scrap yard in West Springfield, Massachusetts, dated May 1914. The crane, labeled as a "5 Ton Miles Crane," is in the process of moving scrap metal. The foreground is filled with piles of metal debris and railroad cars can be seen in the background.

Date: 1914-05-08

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

GUSN: 383294

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.6031-B

Railroad by gravel pit, Millbury, Massachusetts, 6032-B

The image shows a railroad track running by a gravel pit in Millbury, Massachusetts. A locomotive is visible on the track, pulling a series of cars. In the background, a structure resembling a storage building is seen amidst sparse vegetation.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383295

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.6032-B

Design for a timetable cover, 6033-B

The image depicts a design for a timetable cover of the Boston & Albany Railroad. The design features elaborate scrollwork surrounding the text "Boston & Albany Railroad." Below the text is a silhouette of a city skyline. At the bottom, the text reads "A.S. Hanson General Passenger Agent, Boston," w...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383296

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6033-B

Old handcar, Framingham, Massachusetts, 6034-B

The image shows an old handcar located in Framingham, Massachusetts. The handcar is situated on a set of tracks, with large, spoked wheels and a central mechanism for manual operation. A wooden structure and snow are visible in the background.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383297

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.6034-B

Handcar at Allston Car Repair Shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6035-B

The image shows a handcar at the Allston Car Repair Shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The handcar, featuring large spoked wheels, is situated on rail tracks near the repair shops. In the background, there are additional railroad components and several workers are visible near the tracks.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383298

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6035-B

West end of Huntington Avenue Yard, Mechanics Hall in the background, present site of the Sheraton Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts, 6036-B

The image shows the west end of Huntington Avenue Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. A wooden fence lines the area, with a sign warning people not to walk on the railroad. In the background, the former Mechanics Hall is visible. There are scattered pieces of debris and metal rails on the ground near the...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383299

Ref. Code: PC015.002.070.6036-B

Fence outside cottage at North Street bridge, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 6037-B

The image shows a wooden fence outside a cottage near the North Street bridge in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The fence is covered with a thin layer of snow and is supported by a stone wall. A utility pole and stairs are visible adjacent to the fence.

Date: ca. 1902

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

GUSN: 383300

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.6037-B

Freight Derrick at Kneeland Street Yards, Boston, Massachusetts, 6038-B

The image shows a detailed view of a freight derrick at the Kneeland Street Yards in Boston, Massachusetts. Prominent in the scene are the large interlocking gears and chains that form part of the mechanical structure of the derrick.

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383301

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6038-B

Freight Derrick at Kneeland Street Yards, Boston, Massachusetts, 6039-B

The image displays a close-up view of the base of a freight derrick at Kneeland Street Yards in Boston, Massachusetts. There is text engraved on the structure, mentioning usage and liability information, along with the name W.H. Barnes and the date November 1st, 1892. To the right of the structure, ...

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383302

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6039-B

Freight Derrick at Kneeland Street Yards, Boston, Massachusetts, 6040-B

The image features a mechanical component of a freight derrick, specifically a large geared wheel and hoisting mechanism with a chain wrapped around it. This equipment is located at the Kneeland Street Yards in Boston, Massachusetts. Other structural details of the derrick and surrounding yard eleme...

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383303

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6040-B

Freight Derrick at Kneeland Street Yards, Boston, Massachusetts, 6041-B

The image depicts a freight derrick at the Kneeland Street Yards in Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a large mechanical arm supported by gears is visible, with chains and a hook hanging from it. A horse-drawn cart carrying a load is nearby, with a person seated on the cart. Several individu...

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383304

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6041-B

Freight Derrick at Kneeland Street Yards, showing chain drum, Boston, Massachusetts, 6042-B

The image shows a close-up view of a chain drum, part of a freight derrick, located at the Kneeland Street Yards in Boston, Massachusetts. The drum is heavily wrapped with a metal chain.

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383305

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6042-B

Freight Derrick at Kneeland Street Yards, pulley block, Boston, Massachusetts, 6043-B

The image depicts a pulley block with a large hook suspended from chains, located at the Kneeland Street Yards in Boston, Massachusetts. The background features industrial structures.

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383306

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6043-B

Boston & Albany Flat Car #2495 at Allston car repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6094-B

The image shows Boston & Albany Flat Car #2495 located at the Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The flat car is situated on railroad tracks, with a boxcar visible behind it. The scene is outdoors, and there is a wooden fence and a brick building in the background. Resident...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383357

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6094-B

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

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