Historic New England

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

Signal tower #43, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5834-B

The image shows Signal Tower #43 located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The tower is a two-story structure with a staircase leading to the upper level. It is situated next to multiple railroad tracks in a wooded area with some buildings nearby. An electric pole is visible in the foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383097

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5834-B

Interior view of boiler room in connection with construction of new Union Station, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5835-B

The image depicts the interior view of a boiler room under construction at the new Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are large cylindrical boilers and supporting structural beams. A worker stands on top of one of the boilers, near a tall brick wall with window openings and a partial...

Date: ca. 1909

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

GUSN: 383098

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.5835-B

Worcester engine house, sand house, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5836-B

The image shows a railway scene outside the Worcester engine house and sand house in Worcester, Massachusetts. Two sets of train tracks run parallel into the distance, bordered by a brick building on the right and a series of wooden support structures on the left. A train can be seen in the backgrou...

Date: 1907-10-05

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

GUSN: 383099

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5836-B

Interior view of boiler room in connection with construction of new Union Station, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5837-B

The image shows an interior view of a boiler room under construction, part of the new Union Station project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible elements include a large boiler with connected pipes, a brick wall with an opening, and structural beams overhead. Construction materials and equipment suc...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383100

Ref. Code: PC015.002.660.5837-B

Allston car repair shops, interior view of paint shop, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5838-B

The image shows the interior of a paint shop located within Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The large industrial space features numerous support beams and pipes running along the ceiling. Wooden ladders and sawhorses are scattered throughout the area, and a rail car is v...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383101

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5838-B

Poultry platform, near Kneeland Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5839-B

The image depicts a railway platform used for poultry transport near Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible is a train car labeled "New York New Haven and Hartford," positioned next to the platform. The platform has a curved roof structure, and a bridge can be seen in the background. Ther...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383102

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5839-B

View of railroad signal tower #12, Newton, Massachusetts, 5840-B

The image shows a view of railroad signal tower #12 in Newton, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a dirt road runs parallel to a set of electric poles. In the background, various buildings, including a structure with a pointed roof, can be seen alongside tracks. The signal tower is visible near the t...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383103

Ref. Code: PC015.002.390.5840-B

Old Boston & Albany express building at Lincoln Street (corner of Kneeland Street), Boston, Massachusetts, 5841-B

The image shows the old Boston & Albany express building located at the corner of Lincoln Street and Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features a large arched entryway with the words "EXPRESS COMPANY" visible. The building has a series of windows and a rooftop with visible dama...

Date: 1907-11-08

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

GUSN: 383104

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.5841-B

East end of Allston Car Repair Shop, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5842-B

The image shows the east end of the Allston Car Repair Shop in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. Several railway tracks lead up to the shop with multiple train cars visible, including a boxcar and a tank car. The repair shop building features multiple arched doorways and is constructed from brick. Ra...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383105

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5842-B

Engine house at Boston Yard (near Kneeland Street), Boston, Massachusetts, 5843-B

The image depicts an engine house at Boston Yard near Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Several locomotives are visible inside the roundhouse bays. A man stands near the turntable in front of the locomotives, which facilitates the movement of engines to different tracks. The roof features mu...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383106

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5843-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

Exterior of freight house, south side, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5869-B

The image depicts the exterior of a freight house located on the south side in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building is constructed with brick, featuring several windows and a slanted roof. There is a small set of steps leading to a door on the right side, and there are signs attached to the buildi...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383132

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5869-B

Beacon Park machine shop, south half, west roof truss, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5870-B

The image depicts the south half of the machine shop at Beacon Park, located in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. It shows the construction of the west roof truss, with visible wooden beams and trusses. Workers can be seen on top of the structure and brick walls form part of the building's exterior.

Date: 1908-11-12

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

GUSN: 383133

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5870-B

Beacon Park machine shop, north half, west roof truss, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5871-B

The image shows the north half of the Beacon Park machine shop in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, focusing on the west roof truss. Wooden trusses are prominently visible, with some building materials scattered across the structure, and a view of brickwork on the building's edges. In the background, ...

Date: 1908-11-12

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

GUSN: 383134

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5871-B

Shed at Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5873-B

The image shows a snowy scene at Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. It features a shed with a slanted roof in the background. In front of the shed, there is a crane-like structure with cables, and several tarped objects and stacked materials are visible around the yard.

Date: 1909-02

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

GUSN: 383135

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5873-B

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