Historic New England

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

Portrait of Mr. A. H. Smith, general manager and later president of New York Central Railroad, 5984-B

The image is a portrait of a man identified in the title as Mr. A. H. Smith, who was the general manager and later president of the New York Central Railroad. He is seated in an office setting, wearing a suit with a tie and a straw hat. The office features wood-paneled walls, a clock, and a desk in ...

Date: 1909-06-25

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

GUSN: 383247

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.5984-B

Portrait of James H. Hustis, Vice President of Boston and Albany Railroad, 5985-B

The image shows a portrait of James H. Hustis, the Vice President of the B&A Railroad. He is wearing a suit and a straw boater hat, sitting with his hands clasped, in an office setting with wooden paneling and a desk in the background.

Date: 1909-06-25

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

GUSN: 383248

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.5985-B

Portrait of Mr. Ferry, position unknown, probably a chief clerk in the New York Central Railroad, 5986-B

The image depicts a man identified as Mr. Ferry, seated in an office environment. He is sitting at a roll-top desk with various papers and a lamp visible on it. The room features wood-paneled walls and has a calendar hanging on the wall behind him. To his side is a table with additional paperwork an...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383249

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.5986-B

Group of Boston and Albany Railroad roadmasters, Springfield, Massachusetts, 5987-B

The image shows a group of six men dressed in formal suits, standing in front of a large tree. These men are identified as officers of the Boston and Albany Railroad. In the background, there are buildings with visible windows and architectural details.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383250

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.5987-B

Group of Boston and Albany Railroad roadmasters, Springfield, Massachusetts, 5988-B

The image shows a group of six men, identified as Boston and Albany Railroad roadmasters, posed outdoors in Springfield, Massachusetts. Two men are seated in front on chairs, while four stand behind them. The background includes a large tree and some buildings.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383251

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.5988-B

Mr. William Bliss, last President of the Boston and Albany Railroad, 5989-B

The image shows a seated man in a formal suit, identified as Mr. William Bliss, the last President of the Boston and Albany Railroad. He is sitting in a chair with his legs crossed and his arm resting on the back of the chair. His gaze is directed off-camera.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383252

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.5989-B

Mr. William Bliss, last President of the Boston and Albany Railroad, 5990-B

The image shows a seated man in a formal suit, identified as Mr. William Bliss, the last President of the Boston and Albany Railroad. He is sitting in a chair with his legs crossed and his arm resting on the back of the chair. His gaze is directed off-camera.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383253

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.5990-B

Portrait of Mr. James H. Hustis, Vice President of Boston and Albany Railroad, 5991-B

The image is a portrait of Mr. James H. Hustis, who served as Vice President of the Boston and Albany Railroad. He is wearing a suit and tie, and the portrait captures him from the chest up with a neutral background.

Date: 1910-03-25

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

GUSN: 383254

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.5991-B

Portrait of Mr. James H. Hustis, Vice President of Boston and Albany Railroad, 5992-B

The image features Mr. James H. Hustis, Vice President of Boston and Albany Railroad, seated at a large wooden desk in an office setting. He is holding some documents and a vintage telephone, a lamp, and various papers are visible on the desk. The background includes wood-paneled walls, additional o...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383255

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.5992-B

Crossing accident with automobile, East Brookfield, Brookfield, Massachusetts, 5993-B

The image depicts the site of a crossing accident involving an automobile in East Brookfield, Brookfield, Massachusetts. The scene shows a severely damaged car near railroad tracks. Several people, including men, women, and children, are gathered around the wreckage, observing the aftermath of the a...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383256

Ref. Code: PC015.002.300.5993-B

Construction of freight house, East Cambridge, Cambridge, 5844-B

The image depicts the construction of a freight house in East Cambridge. It shows a long, brick wall with arches, partially built, and several workers on top. In the foreground, there are piles of wooden planks and construction materials scattered around.

Date: 1908-10-31

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

GUSN: 383107

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5844-B

Construction of freight house, steel roof truss on hoist, East Cambridge, Cambridge, 5845-B

The image depicts a construction site in East Cambridge, where a steel roof truss is being hoisted into position for a freight house. Several workers are visible managing the hoisting process, while a brick wall and a water tower can be seen in the background.

Date: 1908-10-31

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

GUSN: 383108

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5845-B

Construction of freight house, steel roof truss, East Cambridge, Cambridge, 5846-B

The image shows the construction of a freight house in East Cambridge, featuring a steel roof truss. The scene includes workers and building materials, as well as partially constructed brick walls. Scaffolding and ropes are visible.

Date: 1908-10-31

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

GUSN: 383109

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5846-B

Coal pocket, general view, East Cambridge, Cambridge, 5847-B

The image shows a coal pocket in East Cambridge, Cambridge. A man wearing a suit and hat stands near large cylindrical structures that line a wooden platform. The tall building structure has a series of supports and sheds, with various materials and tools visible along the ground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383110

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5847-B

Coal trestle, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5848-B

The image shows a coal trestle in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The trestle is a wooden structure with inclined supports and a railroad track running along its top. Surrounding the trestle are industrial buildings and chimneys, with smoke visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383111

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5848-B

10 ton crane, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5849-B

The image depicts a 10-ton crane located in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The crane features large wheels and chains, and it is positioned outdoors on a dirt surface. In the background, there are industrial buildings, including one with a tall chimney.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383112

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5849-B

Exterior view of Boston & Albany Railroad warehouse #14, 5850-B

The image shows the exterior of Boston & Albany Railroad warehouse #14, with its long, wooden structure and gabled roofs. In the foreground, there are multiple railroad tracks and boxcars positioned near the warehouse.

Date: 1909-05-03

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

GUSN: 383113

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.5850-B

Exterior view of Boston & Albany Railroad warehouse #14, 5851-B

The image shows the exterior view of the Boston & Albany Railroad warehouse marked as Store No. 14. The building is long with a series of small, evenly spaced windows and entrances along its side. It has a distinct roofline with multiple small structures jutting out along the top. The side of the wa...

Date: 1909-05-03

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

GUSN: 383114

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.5851-B

Sand screen, south view, 5852-B

The image depicts a sand screening structure viewed from the south. It shows wooden scaffolding supporting an inclined ramp, flanked by piles of sand and gravel. A cart is positioned on rails beneath the structure. A person is visible on top of the structure.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383115

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.5852-B

Metropolitan Storage Warehouse, from the south, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5853-B

The image depicts the Metropolitan Storage Warehouse located on Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is a large, multi-story brick building with small windows and the words "Metropolitan Storage Warehouse Fire Proof" prominently seen on the exterior. The building is situated in a mos...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383116

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5853-B

Metropolitan Storage Warehouse, from the north, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5854-B

The image shows the Metropolitan Storage Warehouse in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The building is viewed from the north along Massachusetts Avenue. It is a large, brick structure with signage that reads "Metropolitan Storage Warehouse" and "Fire Proof." The architecture features battlements and a prom...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383117

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5854-B

Rear view of engine house, from the south, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5855-B

The image shows the rear view of an engine house located in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from the south. The building is made of brick and features several tall, narrow windows, some of which are missing glass. There are multiple chimneys visible on the roof. A railroad track runs alongside the ...

Date: ca. 1903

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

GUSN: 383118

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5855-B

Kneeland Street freight yard, 40 ton crane in action, Boston, Massachusetts, 5856-B

The image shows a large industrial crane in action at the Kneeland Street freight yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The crane is labeled as a "40 ton Niles Crane" and is positioned over railway tracks. Several freight cars and a horse-drawn wagon loaded with crates are present, along with a few people ...

Date: 1910-08-17

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

GUSN: 383119

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5856-B

Kneeland Street freight yard, 40 ton crane in action, Boston, Massachusetts, 5857-B

The image depicts a scene at Kneeland Street freight yard in Boston, Massachusetts, featuring a 40-ton crane in action. The crane is suspended on tracks and is lifting a freight car. There are rail tracks, a small wooden building, and a horse-drawn wagon nearby, with several figures visible in the b...

Date: 1910-08-17

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

GUSN: 383120

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5857-B

Freight house, northeast wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5858-B

The image depicts the northeast wall of a freight house located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure features a brick facade with a large central window. In front of the wall, various items, including barrels and wooden crates, are scattered on the ground. A modest platform is positioned belo...

Date: 1913-08-15

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

GUSN: 383121

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5858-B

Freight house, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5859-B

The image shows the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure features brick and wood construction with multiple windows along the wall. In the foreground, there is a large pile of gravel or sand. A horse-drawn cart is partially visible at the bottom right corner.

Date: 1913-08-15

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

GUSN: 383122

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5859-B

Freight house, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5860-B

The image depicts the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure features a long, sloping roof with several open bays on the side. There are piles of materials, both uncovered and covered with tarps, along with a visible stack of lumber. A building in the background ha...

Date: 1913-08-15

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

GUSN: 383123

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5860-B

Freight house, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5861-B

The image shows the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure features a sloping roof with a covered platform area where barrels and stacked wooden planks are visible. There are several large door openings along the wall, and the surrounding area has dirt and some con...

Date: 1913-08-08

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

GUSN: 383124

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5861-B

Freight house, northeast wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5862-B

The image depicts the northeast wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The building has a stepped brick facade with a large opening in the center where several men are standing. In the foreground, there are barrels and various pieces of wood scattered around, while two children with a...

Date: 1913-08-08

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

GUSN: 383125

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5862-B

Freight house, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5863-B

The image depicts the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, with visible construction or renovation work underway. Several large openings are present along the brick wall, and a few workers are seen on the roof. Scaffolding and building materials are evident inside the structur...

Date: 1913-08-08

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

GUSN: 383126

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5863-B

Yard masters office, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5864-B

The image shows a two-story brick building identified as the yard master's office in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The building has multiple windows with awnings and a chimney on the roof. In the foreground, several railroad tracks run parallel to the building. To the right, a steam locomotive is...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383127

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5864-B

Water tank near mile post 114, Woronoco, Russell, Massachusetts, 5865-B

The image shows a stone water tank building located near a set of railroad tracks in Woronoco, Russell, Massachusetts. The structure is situated next to a wooded hill and features a pipe extending from its side. The area around the building is surrounded by trees and rocky terrain.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383128

Ref. Code: PC015.002.510.5865-B

Foundation for Beacon Park engine house, Cambridge Street in background, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5866-B

The image shows the foundation for the Beacon Park engine house in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. In the background, Cambridge Street is visible with several wooden houses and trees lining the street. There are construction materials and wooden supports on the ground in the foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383129

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5866-B

Depressing of tracks, J.W. Walcott shop in background, Natick, Massachusetts, 5867-B

The image shows a construction site with tracks being worked on in Natick, Massachusetts. In the background, there is a large building with the name "J.W. Walcott & Co." visible on the facade. The building appears to be an industrial or commercial structure, surrounded by snow and construction mater...

Date: 1906-03-14

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

GUSN: 383130

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.5867-B

Exterior of freight house, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5868-B

The image depicts the exterior of a freight house in Worcester, Massachusetts. The structure is a brick building with several tall windows and a visible side awning extending over the platform area. Adjacent to the freight house, a section of a railway freight car is seen on the left, and there is a...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383131

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5868-B

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