Historic New England

Locomotive #12, switch engine, 8568-B

The image shows Locomotive #12, which is a switch engine, positioned on a set of tracks. The front of the locomotive is visible, with the number "12" displayed prominently on the circular front plate.

Date: 1898-05-19

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

GUSN: 384182

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.8568-B

Locomotive at Boston Yard, engineer's view, Kneeland St. station, Boston, Massachusetts, 8569-B

The image shows an engineer's view from a locomotive at Boston Yard, near Kneeland Street station in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible elements include the front of the locomotive, train tracks curving into the distance, several railway cars, and signal posts. The scene captures part of the station are...

Date: 1898-05-13

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

GUSN: 384183

Ref. Code: PC015.002.080.8569-B

North Brookfield Branch, looking west, East Brookfield, Brookfield, Massachusetts, 8411-B

The image depicts a rural railroad crossing in North Brookfield Branch, looking west in East Brookfield, Massachusetts. Visible are railway tracks crossing a dirt road, utility poles with crossbuck railroad crossing signs, and several houses and trees in the background. The landscape includes open f...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384184

Ref. Code: PC015.002.060.8411-B

North Brookfield Branch, looking north, East Brookfield, Brookfield, Massachusetts, 8412-B

The image shows a view looking north along the North Brookfield Branch railway in East Brookfield, Brookfield, Massachusetts. A railroad crossing sign is prominently displayed near the tracks. Several wooden utility poles line the dirt road, and a house is visible on the left side of the image, with...

Date: 1906-08-25

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

GUSN: 384185

Ref. Code: PC015.002.060.8412-B

North Brookfield Branch, looking west, East Brookfield, Brookfield, Massachusetts, 8413-B

The image depicts a rural road with a railroad crossing in East Brookfield, Brookfield, Massachusetts, looking west. Visible are utility poles with railroad crossing signs reading "RAILROAD CROSSING LOOK OUT FOR THE CARS." There are houses on either side of the road and telegraph poles line the area...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384186

Ref. Code: PC015.002.060.8413-B

Unidentified crossing, looking east, East Brookfield, Brookfield, Massachusetts, 8414-B

The image shows an unidentified crossing in East Brookfield, Brookfield, Massachusetts, looking east. The scene depicts a dirt road lined with trees, utility poles, and residential buildings.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384187

Ref. Code: PC015.002.060.8414-B

Looking west, station in background, Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts, 8415-B

The image shows a set of train tracks converging in Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts, with a station in the background. The view is looking west, and there are power lines and foliage on either side of the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384188

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.8415-B

Between Charles River and Wellesley Farms, looking east, Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts, 8416-B

The image depicts multiple railroad tracks curving to the left, situated in Riverside, Newton, Massachusetts. The scene looks east towards Wellesley Farms, with a snowy landscape visible alongside the tracks. Trees without leaves line the right side and buildings can be seen in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384189

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.8416-B

Walls east of Gardner Street before elimination of grade crossing, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8417-B

The image shows railway tracks near Gardner Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, before the elimination of a grade crossing. To the right, there are walls and a transport vehicle on the tracks. In the distance, industrial buildings and utility poles are visible along with piles of logs and materials ...

Date: 1908-11-03

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

GUSN: 384190

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.8417-B

Washington Street, looking east, new station in center background, new relocated line on left, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8418-B

The image shows Washington Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. In the center background, a new station is visible, while the newly relocated rail line runs on the left side. On the right, there is a large building, and several other structures can be seen in the background along the st...

Date: 1911-01-04

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

GUSN: 384191

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.8418-B

Temple Street crossing, looking east, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8419-B

The image depicts a railway crossing at Temple Street, looking east in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several train tracks run through the area, with a few buildings on both sides. A group of people can be seen walking along the tracks, and a church steeple is visible in the background on the right. Util...

Date: 1911-01-20

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

GUSN: 384192

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.8419-B

Plymouth Street crossing, looking west, new relocated line on right, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8420-B

The image depicts Plymouth Street crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking west. The photograph shows two railway tracks with the newly relocated line on the right. Industrial buildings and utility poles are visible along the tracks, with snow covering the ground.

Date: 1910-12-16

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

GUSN: 384193

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.8420-B

Grand street crossing, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8421-B

The image shows a scene at Grand Street crossing in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are several people, including a young boy standing next to a gate mechanism near a small gatehouse. Behind them is a house with shuttered windows, and there is a dirt road leading away from the crossing, lined by t...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384194

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.8421-B

Gardner Street, north side looking west, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8422-B

The image shows the north side of Gardner Street looking west in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible elements include a set of railroad tracks running alongside utility poles. There is a large industrial building with multiple windows and a prominent smokestack. Trees and residential houses are also p...

Date: 1908-02-29

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

GUSN: 384195

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.8422-B

Gardner Street, north of tracks, looking south, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8423-B

The image depicts Gardner Street, north of the tracks, looking south in Worcester, Massachusetts. The street is covered with snow, and several utility poles line its path. On either side of the street, residential buildings and a wooden fence are visible. The background includes more structures and ...

Date: 1908-02-04

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

GUSN: 384196

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.8423-B

Looking east from Tower #28, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8424-B

The image shows railroad tracks in Worcester, Massachusetts, viewed from Tower #28. Snow covers the ground between the tracks, with multiple sets of tracks visible converging in the distance. The tower is positioned on the right, elevated on a platform, and there are industrial buildings with smokes...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384197

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.8424-B

View along railroad, either Worcester or Cambridge, 8425-B

The image shows a view along a railroad, possibly located in either Worcester or Cambridge. Visible are railway tracks with a signal tower on the left side. In the background, there are industrial buildings with advertisements, including one for "GUN PASTE." Utility poles and wires are also present ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384198

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.8425-B

Plymouth Street crossing, north side, looking east, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8426-B

The image shows a railroad crossing at Plymouth Street, north side, looking east in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are train tracks crossing the street, a crossing sign that reads "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE," and a small structure next to the crossing. Several people are nea...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384199

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.8426-B

Looking north at crossing, Lanesborough, Massachusetts, 8427-B

The image shows a railroad crossing in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, looking north. Visible are train tracks running through the center of the image, accompanied by a "Railroad Crossing" sign. There is a small building to the right with a fenced-in area and utility poles alongside the tracks. Childre...

Date: 1910-07-19

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

GUSN: 384200

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.8427-B

Looking east at crossing, Lanesborough, Massachusetts, 8428-B

The image shows a railroad crossing in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, viewed from the east. A dirt road intersects the train tracks, with a railroad crossing sign visible at the intersection. There are several houses lining the road on the right side, and a group of children are seated on the grass ne...

Date: 1910-07-19

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

GUSN: 384201

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.8428-B

Looking south at crossing, Lanesborough, Massachusetts, 8429-B

The image shows a railroad crossing in Lanesborough, Massachusetts. A railroad track extends into the distance, flanked by a small building on the left and a sign reading "RAILROAD CROSSING" on the right. Several people are sitting near the track, with a hilly landscape visible in the background.

Date: 1910-07-19

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

GUSN: 384202

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.8429-B

At Washington Street, looking west, new relocated line of tracks on embankment on right, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8430-B

The image depicts a view of Washington Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking west. In the foreground are multiple railroad tracks, with a new relocated line of tracks visible on an embankment to the right.

Date: 1911-01-04

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

GUSN: 384203

Ref. Code: PC015.002.690.8430-B

South Worcester grade crossing elimination, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8431-B

The image shows a construction scene focused on grade crossing elimination in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several workers are seen standing on a partially constructed elevated structure on the right side, while train tracks and a railcar are visible on the left. Construction materials are scattered ar...

Date: 1908-09-15

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

GUSN: 384204

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.8431-B

South Worcester grade crossing elimination, wood forms for wall at Gates Street extension, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8432-B

The image depicts a construction site focused on grade crossing elimination at the Gates Street extension in Worcester, Massachusetts. Wood forms for wall construction are prominently visible, supported by large wooden beams. Workers and construction materials, such as rocks and gravel, are scattere...

Date: 1908-06-14

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

GUSN: 384205

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.8432-B

South Worcester grade crossing elimination, workers by culvert, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8433-B

The image shows four workers standing in a trench next to a partially constructed culvert in South Worcester, Massachusetts. They are surrounded by earth and rock, with tools visible around the construction site. The workers are involved in the grade crossing elimination project.

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 384206

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.8433-B

Grand Junction Branch, near Somerville Avenue, 8574-B

The image depicts a railway junction with tracks extending through the center. A series of boxcars labeled "Syracuse, Binghamton and New York P.R.R." are situated on the left. In the background, there is a lattice bridge structure over the tracks. Buildings and telegraph poles line both sides of the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384307

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.8574-B

Construction of new Worcester Station, temporary platform, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8575-B

The image shows the construction of the new Worcester Station with a temporary platform in Worcester, Massachusetts. There is a train on the left side of the image, with several cars visible. A wooden platform runs alongside the tracks, and a building is on the right. A person stands near the struct...

Date: 1909

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

GUSN: 384308

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.8575-B

Freight cars on Grand Junction Branch near Somerville Avenue, 8576-B

The image shows freight cars on the Grand Junction Branch near Somerville Avenue. The tracks run down the center of the image, with freight cars lined up on both sides. Utility poles and a signal gantry are visible in the background. Residential buildings and a fence can be seen on the right side of...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384309

Ref. Code: PC015.002.760.8576-B

Cattle train in the Berkshires, Huntington, Massachusetts, 8577-B

The image depicts a cattle train traveling through the Berkshires in Huntington, Massachusetts. The train is seen moving across a grassy landscape with hills and trees in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384310

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.8577-B

Passenger train next to a bicycle factory, Springfield, Massachusetts, 8578-B

The image depicts a passenger train traveling on adjacent tracks next to a brick industrial building identified as a bicycle factory in Springfield, Massachusetts. A large model of a bicycle is mounted above the entrance of the factory.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384311

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.8578-B

Local train at Riverside, west of station, Newton, Massachusetts, 8579-B

The image shows a local train traveling at Riverside, west of the station in Newton, Massachusetts. The train emits smoke as it moves through a landscape with visible tracks in the foreground. There are trees and telegraph poles in the distance.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384312

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.8579-B

Main Line train at Riverside, west of station, Newton, Massachusetts, 8580-B

The image shows a Main Line train traveling through an open, grassy area in Riverside, west of the station in Newton, Massachusetts. The train is visible in the mid-ground, and the landscape features a few scattered trees and telegraph poles along the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384313

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.8580-B

Central Massachusetts Railroad (later Boston & Maine), train shown on bridge, Bondsville, Palmer, Massachusetts, 8581-B

The image shows a train traveling on a bridge, identified as part of the Central Massachusetts Railroad, later Boston & Maine, in Bondsville, Palmer, Massachusetts. Several people are visible on the bridge next to the train. The bridge is elevated on tall metal supports, with a river below and a few...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384314

Ref. Code: PC015.002.370.8581-B

Work train filling in area between Faneuil and Newton, present location of Massachusetts Turnpike and Main Line N.Y.C., Newton, Massachusetts, 8582-B

The image depicts a work train on a rail line amidst a partially cleared, vegetated area. The tracks are laid on a rocky, uneven surface surrounded by trees and dense foliage. Several workers are visible further along the track, working on the area between Faneuil and Newton, which is noted as the p...

Date: 1896-10-05

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

GUSN: 384315

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.8582-B

Train leaving shed, Dewey Square, South Station, Boston, Massachusetts, 8583-B

The image depicts a train leaving a shed at Dewey Square, South Station, Boston, Massachusetts. The train consists of a locomotive and a car labeled "NEW YORK, THE FAST MAIL, CHICAGO" and "N.Y.C.& H.R." in the foreground. The locomotive has the words "BOSTON & ALBANY" visible on the side of the tend...

Date: 1899

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

GUSN: 384316

Ref. Code: PC015.002.140.8583-B

"Better Farming Special" train at station, Templeton, Massachusetts, 8584-B

The image depicts a bustling scene at a train station in Templeton, Massachusetts, where the "Better Farming Special" train is stationed. A group of people, including men and women dressed in early 20th-century attire, are gathered around the train and station building. In the foreground, a horse-dr...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384317

Ref. Code: PC015.002.700.8584-B

"Better Farming Special" train, Mr. Harwood talking to crowd, Milford, Massachusetts, 8585-B

The image shows a large crowd gathered around a man, identified as Mr. Harwood, who is speaking to the group. He stands near or on a horse that is covered with a blanket. The setting is in front of a station and the train is visible in the background. Many spectators are wearing hats and formal clot...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384318

Ref. Code: PC015.002.700.8585-B

"Better Farming Special" train, showing crowd of people, 8586-B

The image depicts a crowd of people gathered around a man speaking, possibly associated with the "Better Farming Special" train. The group includes both men and women, most of whom are wearing hats and formal attire. The setting appears to be outdoors in a small town with buildings and bare trees vi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384319

Ref. Code: PC015.002.700.8586-B

"Better Farming Special" train, showing women on back of railroad car, 8587-B

The image shows a group of women standing on the back platform of a railroad car labeled as part of the "Better Farming Special" train. The women are dressed in early 20th-century fashion, with hats and long dresses. A sign held by one woman advertises a "Better Farming" event. Several men and child...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384320

Ref. Code: PC015.002.700.8587-B

Local freight train at grade crossing in the Berkshires, Chester, Massachusetts, 8588-B

The image depicts a local freight train approaching a grade crossing in Chester, Massachusetts, located in the Berkshires. The scene includes a "Rail Road Crossing" sign, and the train is visible on the tracks, with surrounding trees and a small structure nearby. The landscape has a light covering o...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384321

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.8588-B

Freight train in the Berkshires, Russell, Massachusetts, 8589-B

The image shows a freight train traveling through the Berkshires near Russell, Massachusetts. The train is moving along curved tracks beside a rocky embankment with a river running parallel. A line of trees can be seen behind the tracks in the background. Smoke can be seen coming from the locomotive...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384322

Ref. Code: PC015.002.510.8589-B

Flint's East Crossing, looking north, Canaan, New York, 8590-B

The image shows a rural landscape at Flint's East Crossing in Canaan, New York, facing north. A set of railroad tracks runs across the foreground. In the middle distance, a dirt path or road curves through bushy vegetation towards a distant, hilly horizon. A signpost is visible on the right side of ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 384323

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.8590-B

View looking north, showing electric railroad crossing on the right and railroad station in the left background, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 8591-B

The image shows a snowy scene looking north at an electric railroad crossing on the right, with tracks running through the frame. On the left side in the background, a railroad station is visible. There are several utility poles and a small shed on the right side of the tracks. The words "RAILROAD C...

Date: 1906-01-05

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

GUSN: 384324

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.8591-B

General view of work on elimination of grade crossing, North Adams Branch, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 8592-B

The image shows a view of infrastructure work related to the elimination of a grade crossing on the North Adams Branch in Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. A bridge or overpass spans across the scene, with a fenced-off area in the foreground. Utility poles and trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1907-07-29

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

GUSN: 384325

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.8592-B

General view of work on elimination of grade crossing, North Adams Branch, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 8593-B

The image provides a general view of the work being conducted to eliminate a grade crossing on the North Adams Branch in Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. It shows a rural landscape with rolling hills, some houses, a bridge over a body of water, and ongoing construction work in a wooded area.

Date: 1907-07-29

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

GUSN: 384326

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.8593-B

General view of work on elimination of grade crossing, North Adams Branch, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 8594-B

The image shows a general view of construction work aimed at eliminating a grade crossing in the North Adams Branch at Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. A wooden house is visible on the left, with railroad tracks curving in the foreground. Construction materials and work areas are seen with a bridg...

Date: 1907-07-29

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

GUSN: 384327

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.8594-B

General view of work on elimination of grade crossing, North Adams Branch, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 8595-B

The image depicts construction work in progress for the elimination of a grade crossing on the North Adams Branch in Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. The scene features railroad tracks running along a dirt road, flanked by trees and utility poles. There are visible construction materials and a str...

Date: 1907-07-29

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

GUSN: 384328

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.8595-B

Electric railroad crossing, looking north, North Adams Branch, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 8596-B

The image shows a view looking north along the North Adams Branch at an electric railroad crossing in Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. Visible in the foreground is a sign that reads "ROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." The scene is lined with trees and features buildings and utility pole...

Date: 1906-01-09

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

GUSN: 384329

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.8596-B

Cool's Crossing, view looking south from center of crossing, Adams, Massachusetts, 8597-B

The image shows a snowy railroad crossing in Adams, Massachusetts, viewed from the center, looking south. On the left, there are railroad cars and a large building. On the right, smaller buildings and utility poles line the tracks. A sign reads "Railroad Crossing, Look Out for the Cars." Bare trees ...

Date: 1906-12-21

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

GUSN: 384330

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.8597-B

Grade crossing looking north in the Berkshires, Lanesborough, Massachusetts, 8598-B

The image shows a rural grade crossing in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, facing north in the Berkshires. A dirt road intersects with a railway line, marked by a sign reading "Railroad Crossing." The surrounding landscape features utility poles, trees, and low vegetation on either side of the crossing.

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 384331

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.8598-B

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