Historic New England

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

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

Unidentified freight house, 5793-B

The image shows a brick freight house with a gabled roof and several door and window openings along its length. There is a raised platform in front of the building's entrances, which is adjacent to a set of railroad tracks. A utility pole is positioned near one corner of the structure.

Date: 1915

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

GUSN: 383057

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.5793-B

Exterior view of Binney Street freight house, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5794-B

The image depicts the exterior view of the Binney Street freight house in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The building is a long, brick structure with multiple window openings and a covered platform area. A protruding section with an additional row of windows and decorative roof elements i...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383058

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5794-B

Lathe inside Allston repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5795-B

The image shows a large lathe machine inside the Allston repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The lathe includes large, circular, perforated components and is surrounded by various gears and belts. Numerous pulley systems are visible on the ceiling.

Date: 1910-12-09

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

GUSN: 383059

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5795-B

Lathe inside Allston repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5796-B

The image shows a large industrial lathe inside the Allston repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The lathe is positioned in front of a brick wall, with a window partially visible in the background. The machinery is prominently featured, showcasing its mechanical components and structure.

Date: 1910-12-19

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

GUSN: 383060

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5796-B

Interior view of Kneeland Street Yard freight house, Boston, Massachusetts, 5797-B

The image shows an interior view of the Kneeland Street Yard freight house in Boston, Massachusetts. The space features a high ceiling with visible wooden trusses and skylights. On one side, there are large doors with sliding mechanisms. In the foreground, there is a scale with the word "Fairbanks" ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383061

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5797-B

View of hotel, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5798-B

The image shows a view of a multi-story brick hotel building in Worcester, Massachusetts. The hotel has numerous windows and external fire escapes on its side. To the left, a partially visible rooftop structure and a sign can be seen, while another building with windows is on the right.

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 383062

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5798-B

View of hotel, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5799-B

The image depicts a multi-story brick hotel in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building features numerous windows and fire escape staircases visible along its facade. Several vehicles, including horse-drawn carriages, are parked on the street adjacent to the hotel. Nearby buildings are also visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383063

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.5799-B

View of hotel, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5800-B

The image shows a view of a large, multi-story brick hotel in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several cars are parked along the street beside the hotel. The building has a series of windows aligned in a grid pattern. There is a sidewalk with a person walking nearby, and a lamppost partially obscures part ...

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 383064

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5800-B

Allston car repair shops, interior of paint shop, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5801-B

The image depicts the interior of a paint shop at Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. Several train cars are aligned within an industrial building featuring metal support beams and overhead structures. Ladders and wooden planks are positioned alongside the train cars. The sp...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383065

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5801-B

Allston car repair shops, interior of paint shop, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5802-B

The image shows the interior of a paint shop at Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. Several train cars are lined up inside the shop, positioned on tracks that run through the building. The building features a high ceiling supported by metal beams and numerous girders, along ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383066

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5802-B

Exterior view of unidentified warehouse, 5803-B

The image depicts the exterior of an unidentified warehouse with a multi-level structure. The building has a pitched roof with several windows on each level and a small porch area supported by posts. Various objects, possibly barrels or crates, are visible on the porch. The warehouse is situated nea...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383067

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.5803-B

East side of seven story warehouse, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5804-B

The image depicts the east side of a seven-story warehouse located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building features multiple windows and external fire escapes visible along its facade. In the foreground, there are stacks of lumber and construction materials.

Date: 1902-01-18

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

GUSN: 383068

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5804-B

Bricks for construction of West Springfield buildings, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5805-B

The image depicts large piles of bricks intended for construction in West Springfield, Massachusetts. These bricks are stacked near railway tracks. Wooden beams and supports are visible in the foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383069

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5805-B

Gallery of machine shop, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5806-B

The image depicts the interior of a machine shop in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible are various pieces of industrial machinery, gears, and belts suspended from the ceiling. A person stands among the equipment and tools are laid out on workbenches alongside large windows. The shop has a high...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383070

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5806-B

Construction of buildings, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5807-B

The image shows a construction site in West Springfield, Massachusetts. There is a partially built brick structure with steel supports visible. In the background, piles of wooden planks are stacked, and a set of train tracks runs through the area.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383071

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5807-B

Construction of Cottage Farm engine house (later known as Beacon Park Yard), now site of the Massachusetts Turnpike interchange, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5808-B

The image depicts the construction of the Cottage Farm engine house, later known as Beacon Park Yard, in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are partially constructed brick structures with scaffolding, workers, and construction materials. Utility poles and wires can be seen in the background.

Date: 1891-03-31

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

GUSN: 383072

Ref. Code: PC015.002.040.5808-B

Construction of new engine house (Akron air pipes in engine pits), West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5810-B

The image shows a construction site for a new engine house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible are Akron air pipes laid in engine pits, surrounded by wooden beams and a partially built brick structure with window openings.

Date: 1903-10-30

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

GUSN: 383073

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5810-B

The air compressor and Corcoran heater in shops and engine house, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5811-B

The image shows an interior view of a mechanical shop or engine house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible are large industrial machines, including an air compressor with a visible label "Rand Drill Co. New York" and a Corcoran heater. Pipes, gauges, and ladders are also present in the enviro...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383074

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5811-B

Coal pocket, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5812-B

The image depicts a coal pocket in West Springfield, Massachusetts, associated with the New York Central Lines. The structure is elevated on stilts and features the label "B. & A. R.R" on its side. A pile of coal is visible below the building, along with adjacent smaller buildings. Railway tracks ru...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383075

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5812-B

New engine house, built in 1903, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5813-B

The image depicts a new engine house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are multiple train tracks with a steam locomotive and railcars visible. A notable structure, possibly a water tower, is situated near the tracks. The engine house itself is shown in the background with ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383076

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5813-B

New engine house, built in 1903, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5814-B

The image depicts a large, rectangular engine house built in 1903, located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The structure features multiple windows along its length and is accompanied by a tall smokestack in the background. The building is surrounded by open land with sparse vegetation.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383077

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5814-B

View taken from top of coal pocket, showing engine house and machine shops, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5815-B

The image shows an elevated view from the top of a coal pocket, overlooking an industrial area in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible are an engine house, machine shops, multiple railroad tracks, and trains producing steam. A water tower and utility poles are also present in the scene. The land...

Date: 1911-01-30

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

GUSN: 383078

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5815-B

Interior of freight house general office (second floor looking east), Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5816-B

The image shows the interior of the general office on the second floor of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The office is populated with numerous desks, each occupied by individuals working, with men and women visible. The room has large windows allowing natural light to fill the space, ...

Date: ca. 1913

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

GUSN: 383079

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5816-B

Freight house, first floor, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5817-B

The image depicts the first floor of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Several men and a woman are standing in the background near a wall with two closed doors. The room features wooden flooring, overhead lighting fixtures, and two large barrels along with other equipment on the left sid...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383080

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5817-B

Interior of freight house general office (second floor looking west), Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5818-B

The image shows the interior of a general office on the second floor of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Several individuals are seated and standing among rows of desks, with papers and documents visible on the surfaces. The room features hanging light fixtures and lockers along the wal...

Date: ca. 1913

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

GUSN: 383081

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5818-B

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