Historic New England

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

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

Lumber Yard, Baldwinville, Templeton, Massachusetts, 6145-B

The image depicts a lumber yard in Baldwinville, Templeton, Massachusetts. It shows large stacks of cut lumber neatly piled alongside dirt pathways. Some fencing and sparse vegetation are visible.

Date: 1910-11-11

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

GUSN: 383407

Ref. Code: PC015.002.520.6145-B

Map of Binney Street Yard (proposed site of NASA center - 1966), East Cambridge, Cambridge, 6146-B

The image depicts a map of the Binney Street Yard in East Cambridge, Cambridge. The map includes streets such as Binney Street, Portland Street, and York Street. It outlines areas designated for future tracks and driveways, a stone block freight house, and a platform. Existing features like "Boston ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383408

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.6146-B

Unidentified house near grade crossing, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6147-B

The image shows an unidentified wooden house near a grade crossing in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. In front of the house, there are piles of rocks and lumber, and a young boy wearing a hat and striped shirt is walking by. Trees and additional structures are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383409

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6147-B

4-point Hall Signal Co. "E.G." Lightning Arrester, used by B&A RR Signal Department, 6148-B

The image shows a 4-point Hall Signal Co. "E.G." Lightning Arrester used by the B&A RR Signal Department. It features multiple labeled wires including "LINE 1", "RELAY 1", "RELAY 2", "TRACK", and "LINE 2". There is also a tag marked "EARTH". The device is designed to protect a 2-point relay.

Date: 1903-04-07

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

GUSN: 383410

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6148-B

View of unidentified buildings opposite river and dam, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 6149-B

The image shows a view of several buildings situated along the opposite bank of a river, which is partially frozen or covered with snow. A dam is visible in the foreground to the right and a snow-covered hillside appears in the background. A row of buildings, including a large two-story structure wi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383411

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.6149-B

View of unidentified buildings opposite river and dam, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 6150-B

The image depicts a snowy landscape with several unidentified buildings situated across a river and dam in Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. In the foreground, the river is partially frozen, with water cascading over the dam. Trees without leaves are visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383412

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.6150-B

View of unidentified street, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 6151-B

The image shows a snow-covered street in Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. On the left side, there is a large building with a bell tower, and further in the background, smaller structures are visible. The right side is lined with tall trees and a wooden fence flanking a sidewalk. Power lines and a ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383413

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.6151-B

View of unidentified buildings opposite river, bridge, and dam in the background, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 6152-B

The image shows a view of unidentified buildings located opposite a river in Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. A wooden fence runs alongside a snow-covered path, leading to a bridge and dam visible in the background. A utility pole and leafless trees are present.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383414

Ref. Code: PC015.002.010.6152-B

Unidentified buildings north of tracks, between Schermerhorn & Smith crossings, Schodack, New York, 6153-B

The image shows several unidentified wooden buildings in a rural setting, located north of tracks between Schermerhorn and Smith crossings in Schodack, New York. The structures are surrounded by wooden fences and sparse trees, with an unpaved path running through the foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383415

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.6153-B

Unidentified houses along street, Chester, Massachusetts, 6154-B

The image depicts a row of houses along a dirt road in Chester, Massachusetts. The houses are situated near utility poles and surrounded by leafless trees and open fields. Rolling hills can be seen in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383416

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6154-B

An excavator at Chapel Street, in connection with construction of Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6155-B

The image shows an excavator at work on a construction site at Chapel Street, associated with the building of Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The machinery is centered on a platform made of stacked wooden beams. In the background, there are train cars and a brick building visible...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383417

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.6154-B

Unidentified house on Concord Street, Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts, 6156-B

The image depicts an unidentified house on Concord Street in Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts. The house is set behind a picket fence, surrounded by leafless trees. A stone wall runs parallel to a dirt road in the foreground and there is a utility pole visible near the edge of the property.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383418

Ref. Code: PC015.002.410.6156-B

Concord Street, Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts, 6157-B

The image depicts a dirt road on Concord Street in Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts. The road curves through an area lined with large, leafless trees and grass-covered ground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383419

Ref. Code: PC015.002.410.6157-B

Unidentified houses on Concord Street, Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts, 6158-B

The image depicts two houses on Concord Street in Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts. A sidewalk lines the street with trees and utility poles along its edge. In the foreground, there is a pile of cut logs on the grassy area. The background features more trees and a visible structure with chi...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383420

Ref. Code: PC015.002.410.6158-B

View of South Street, looking north from gas house, West Warren, Warren, Massachusetts, 6159-B

The image shows a view of South Street in West Warren, Warren, Massachusetts, looking north from a gas house. In the foreground, there is snow-covered ground and trees. Across the street, several multi-story buildings are visible, along with other structures.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383421

Ref. Code: PC015.002.540.6159-B

South Street, near raceway, West Warren, Warren, Massachusetts, 6160-B

The image features a snow-covered scene in West Warren, Massachusetts, near a raceway on South Street. In the foreground, there is a narrow stream with snow-laden banks. To the right, a large wooden building is visible, partially lined with stones at the base. In the background, additional buildings...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383422

Ref. Code: PC015.002.540.6160-B

Church Street, south of Boston & Albany tracks, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6161-B

The image depicts a view of Church Street, located south of the Boston & Albany tracks in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. The scene features a row of trees along the dirt road, with several houses visible in the background, partially obscured by the foliage.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383423

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6161-B

View of the Westfield River, east bank looking east, Chester, Massachusetts, 6162-B

The image shows a view of the Westfield River from the east bank, looking east in Chester, Massachusetts. In the foreground, the river flows over rocks and is surrounded by lush vegetation. In the background, there are two buildings partially visible beyond the river, and a tall, pointed structure, ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383424

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.6162-B

Boston & Albany railroad officer, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6163-B

The image depicts a man identified as a Boston & Albany railroad officer standing outside a brick building in Springfield, Massachusetts. The building features arched windows with striped awnings and is partially covered in ivy.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383425

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.6163-B

Boston & Albany railroad officer, 6164-B

The image shows a man, who is a Boston & Albany railroad officer, seated at a roll-top desk in Springfield, Massachusetts. The desk is cluttered with papers, books, and framed photographs. A hat is visible on the desk and there is a wall cabinet in the background.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383426

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6164-B

Advertising in connection with a large lemon shipment, 6165-B

The image is an advertisement for a lemon shipment. It features three musicians: one playing a banjo, one playing an accordion, and one playing a drum. The text at the top reads "A Nightingale Triplet," and the bottom text states "Cuccio Brothers Palermo."

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383427

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6165-B

Advertising in connection with a large lemon shipment, 6166-B

The image depicts an advertisement related to a lemon shipment. The poster features an illustration of a man in formal attire, wearing a top hat, and holding a guitar while bending slightly. There is a small dog jumping beside him. The surrounding text reads, "If you want a nice song make you a drin...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383428

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6166-B

Advertising in connection with a large lemon shipment, 6167-B

The image is an advertisement for a lemon shipment by G.D. Cuccio & Co. from Palermo. It features two baseball players, with one holding a bat labeled "N.O." and another in a ready pose. The text "Really Fancy Fruit" and "Equal All Through" is prominently displayed.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383429

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6167-B

Advertising in connection with a large lemon shipment, 6168-B

The image is an advertisement for "The Piccadilly Brand," featuring a central illustration of a woman in a fashionable dress holding a bouquet. The text around her reads "The Honeysuckle and the Bees" and "They stoop to conquer." Below, it states "The Finest Selection of Sicilian Fruit Packed By F. ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383430

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6168-B

Lemon shipment in market, in connection with advertising, 6169-B

The image shows an indoor market area with stacks of crates and boxes filled with lemons. Several people are present, some appearing to be working among the boxes. The market space features a high, open-beam ceiling, and lemon crates are placed in rows on both sides.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383431

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6169-B

Lemon shipment in market, in connection with advertising, 6170-B

The image shows a large market space filled with numerous crates of lemons. The crates are arranged in rows under a wooden roof structure, and some are covered with cloths. A few people are visible in the distance within the market area.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383432

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6170-B

Lemon shipment in market, in connection with advertising, 6171-B

The image depicts a market area filled with a large shipment of lemons. Numerous crates and barrels are stacked and arranged throughout the space, with lemons visible in open boxes. Various papers and labels are attached to the boxes.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383433

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6171-B

Advertising in connection with a large lemon shipment, 6172-B

The image is an advertisement for "The Alphonse & Gaston Brand" featuring a cartoon depiction of two characters exchanging pleasantries. One character offers a branch of lemons, with speech bubbles indicating a polite interaction. The text highlights "extra large box with beautiful chromo" and "extr...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383434

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6172-B

North end of unidentified street, west side of railroad, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6173-B

The image depicts the north end of an unidentified street on the west side of the railroad in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. The street is covered in snow, with a line of telephone poles visible along the right side. Houses and trees line the left side of the street, and there are clear tracks in the snow...

Date: 1898-02-17

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

GUSN: 383435

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6173-B

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