Historic New England

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

Old handcar, Framingham, Massachusetts, 6034-B

The image shows an old handcar located in Framingham, Massachusetts. The handcar is situated on a set of tracks, with large, spoked wheels and a central mechanism for manual operation. A wooden structure and snow are visible in the background.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383297

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.6034-B

Handcar at Allston Car Repair Shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6035-B

The image shows a handcar at the Allston Car Repair Shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The handcar, featuring large spoked wheels, is situated on rail tracks near the repair shops. In the background, there are additional railroad components and several workers are visible near the tracks.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383298

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6035-B

West end of Huntington Avenue Yard, Mechanics Hall in the background, present site of the Sheraton Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts, 6036-B

The image shows the west end of Huntington Avenue Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. A wooden fence lines the area, with a sign warning people not to walk on the railroad. In the background, the former Mechanics Hall is visible. There are scattered pieces of debris and metal rails on the ground near the...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383299

Ref. Code: PC015.002.070.6036-B

Fence outside cottage at North Street bridge, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 6037-B

The image shows a wooden fence outside a cottage near the North Street bridge in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The fence is covered with a thin layer of snow and is supported by a stone wall. A utility pole and stairs are visible adjacent to the fence.

Date: ca. 1902

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

GUSN: 383300

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.6037-B

Freight Derrick at Kneeland Street Yards, Boston, Massachusetts, 6038-B

The image shows a detailed view of a freight derrick at the Kneeland Street Yards in Boston, Massachusetts. Prominent in the scene are the large interlocking gears and chains that form part of the mechanical structure of the derrick.

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383301

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6038-B

Freight Derrick at Kneeland Street Yards, Boston, Massachusetts, 6039-B

The image displays a close-up view of the base of a freight derrick at Kneeland Street Yards in Boston, Massachusetts. There is text engraved on the structure, mentioning usage and liability information, along with the name W.H. Barnes and the date November 1st, 1892. To the right of the structure, ...

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383302

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6039-B

Freight Derrick at Kneeland Street Yards, Boston, Massachusetts, 6040-B

The image features a mechanical component of a freight derrick, specifically a large geared wheel and hoisting mechanism with a chain wrapped around it. This equipment is located at the Kneeland Street Yards in Boston, Massachusetts. Other structural details of the derrick and surrounding yard eleme...

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383303

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6040-B

Freight Derrick at Kneeland Street Yards, Boston, Massachusetts, 6041-B

The image depicts a freight derrick at the Kneeland Street Yards in Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, a large mechanical arm supported by gears is visible, with chains and a hook hanging from it. A horse-drawn cart carrying a load is nearby, with a person seated on the cart. Several individu...

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383304

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6041-B

Freight Derrick at Kneeland Street Yards, showing chain drum, Boston, Massachusetts, 6042-B

The image shows a close-up view of a chain drum, part of a freight derrick, located at the Kneeland Street Yards in Boston, Massachusetts. The drum is heavily wrapped with a metal chain.

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383305

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6042-B

Freight Derrick at Kneeland Street Yards, pulley block, Boston, Massachusetts, 6043-B

The image depicts a pulley block with a large hook suspended from chains, located at the Kneeland Street Yards in Boston, Massachusetts. The background features industrial structures.

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383306

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6043-B

Stairs leading to ditch, Natick, Massachusetts, 6044-B

The image depicts a set of stone stairs leading down to a ditch in Natick, Massachusetts. The stairs are flanked by stone walls, and the ground surrounding the area appears to be earthen with sparse grass and vegetation.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383307

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.6044-B

Barn of Ehrlich Estate, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6045-B

The image depicts a barn on the Ehrlich Estate in Springfield, Massachusetts. The wooden structure has a gabled roof with visible shingles. Several windows and a door are present on the side of the barn, and it is surrounded by overgrown vegetation. Nearby, there are additional buildings, including ...

Date: 1908-09-09

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

GUSN: 383308

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.6045-B

Barn of Ehrlich Estate, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6046-B

The image depicts a barn on the Ehrlich Estate in Springfield, Massachusetts. The barn features wooden siding, a pitched roof, and a small window on its side. In the foreground, there is a fence and some vegetation.

Date: 1908-09-09

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

GUSN: 383309

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.6046-B

Barn of Ehrlich Estate, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6047-B

The image shows a barn from the Ehrlich Estate in Springfield, Massachusetts. The barn is constructed with wooden siding and features a large, central double door and a smaller window. The surrounding area has dense vegetation and foliage.

Date: 1908-09-09

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

GUSN: 383310

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.6047-B

Barn of Ehrlich Estate, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6048-B

The image shows the underside of the barn at the Ehrlich Estate in Springfield, Massachusetts. The structure features wooden beams supported by stone piers or foundations. There is a sandy or gravelly area in the foreground and some vegetation is visible to the side.

Date: 1908-09-09

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

GUSN: 383311

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.6048-B

Tower #8 at junction of Main Line and Highland Branch, known as Brookline Junction, Boston, Massachusetts, 6050-B

The image depicts Tower #8 at the junction of the Main Line and Highland Branch, known as Brookline Junction, in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are several railway tracks converging, a small building alongside the tracks, two individuals crossing, and a bridge in the background. There are utility po...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383312

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.6050-B

Interior of railroad car, 6051-B

The image depicts the interior of a railroad car featuring a narrow corridor. The corridor is lined with wooden walls and a ceiling with visible boards. A window with bars is present on the right side, allowing light to filter in.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383313

Ref. Code: PC015.002.730.6051-B

Coal pile, Newton, Massachusetts, 6052-B

The image shows a large pile of coal adjacent to a railroad car labeled "Boston & Albany." A person stands on top of the coal pile. In the background, there are trees and a small building visible. The scene includes some railroad tracks in the foreground.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383314

Ref. Code: PC015.002.430.6052-B

Looking east from Summer Street, site of new station, line formerly ran through centerof town, Westborough, Massachusetts, 6053-B

The image depicts a view looking east from Summer Street in Westborough, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is an open grassy area with patches of bare ground. Behind this, a row of houses is visible, interspersed with bare trees. The site is indicated as the location for a new station, with th...

Date: 1898-03-09

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

GUSN: 383315

Ref. Code: PC015.002.580.6053-B

Looking east from Summer Street, site of new station, line formerly ran through centerof town, Westborough, Massachusetts, 6054-B

The image shows a grassy area in the foreground with several houses and trees in the background. This is the site of a new station in Westborough, Massachusetts, as seen from Summer Street. The scene looks east, where the train line previously ran through the center of town.

Date: 1898-03-09

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

GUSN: 383316

Ref. Code: PC015.002.580.6054-B

House in connection with grade crossings, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6055-B

The image shows a two-story house in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, associated with grade crossings. The house has a gabled roof and shutters on the windows. In front of the house, various pieces of laundry are hanging on a clothesline. The foreground shows a patch of uneven, rocky ground.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383317

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6055-B

On river across from Damon Safe & Iron Co., East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 6056-B

The image shows an industrial area along a river in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. Visible across the water is the Damon Safe & Iron Co. building. The foreground includes wooden structures, potentially part of a dock or construction area, and industrial equipment. In the background, there are multip...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383318

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.6056-B

Elimination of grade crossing, looking east, South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6057-B

The image shows a construction site in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, during the elimination of a grade crossing. Looking east, the scenery includes dirt piles and structural support walls in progress. To the right are two buildings, one with an industrial chimney emitting smoke. A utili...

Date: 1908

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

GUSN: 383319

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.6057-B

Unidentified freight yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 6058-B

The image shows a freight yard in Boston, Massachusetts. In the background, two freight cars are visible, marked with "N.Y.C. & H.R." and labeled "New York Central Lines." The foreground contains a stack of long wooden beams and a large cylindrical object wrapped with a metal framework.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383320

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6058-B

Looking west from site of new station, line formerly ran through centerof town, Westborough, Massachusetts, 6049-B

The image shows an open field in the foreground, with construction activity where workers are gathered around building materials. A crane is visible in the background as well as rows of houses and leafless trees. This view is looking west from the site of a new station in Westborough, Massachusetts,...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383321

Ref. Code: PC015.002.580.6049-B

Capsized steam crane at Faneuil dump, now site of Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston, Massachusetts, 6059-B

The image shows a capsized steam crane at the Faneuil dump, which is now the site of the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston, Massachusetts. The crane appears overturned beside a railway track, surrounded by wooden debris. In the background, a small group of people and additional rail equipment are vis...

Date: 1896-11-20

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

GUSN: 383322

Ref. Code: PC015.002.120.6059-B

Kneeland Street freight yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 6060-B

The image shows a freight yard on Kneeland Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Several boxcars are visible on parallel tracks, with one prominently facing the viewer. In the background, there is a structure with multiple semaphore signals. A wooden fence runs along the right side of the yard.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383323

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.6060-B

Freight yard, detail of switch stand, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6061-B

The image shows a freight yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, focusing on a switch stand in the foreground. The tracks converge with multiple train cars visible in the background. On the right side, there is a building adjacent to the tracks.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383324

Ref. Code: PC015.002.680.6061-B

Details of stone bonding in bridge abutment, Cordaville, Southborough, Massachusetts, 6062-B

The image shows the detailed stone bonding in the abutment of a bridge located in Cordaville, Southborough, Massachusetts. The abutment is constructed using roughly rectangular stones of varying sizes, stacked in a staggered pattern. A metal rod and beams are visible at the top of the structure, pos...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383325

Ref. Code: PC015.002.520.6062-B

Dump cars filling in the Faneuil dump, Boston, Massachusetts, 6063-B

The image shows a train with multiple dump cars filled with debris at the Faneuil dump in Boston, Massachusetts. A person stands on one of the dump cars and another person is seen nearby on the ground. Houses are visible in the background on the hillside.

Date: ca. 1896

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

GUSN: 383326

Ref. Code: PC015.002.120.6063-B

Freight cars on Washington Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 6064-B

The image depicts freight cars on Washington Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The cars are situated beside industrial buildings, one of which has signage for the "Parker Wire Goods Co." The area around the freight cars is covered with snow and there are stacks of wood nearby.

Date: 1909-01-22

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

GUSN: 383327

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.6064-B

Concrete wall beside tracks, Wellesley Hills, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 6065-B

The image shows a concrete wall beside railway tracks in Wellesley Hills, Wellesley, Massachusetts. The wall is constructed with stone sections on either side of a smoother concrete section and is topped with a wooden fence. The foreground features railway tracks running parallel to the base of the ...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383328

Ref. Code: PC015.002.570.6065-B

Pipe laying scow on Charles River at or near the old Cottage Farm Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts, 6066-B

The image depicts a pipe-laying scow on the Charles River, situated at or near the old Cottage Farm Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. The scow is visible on the right side of the image with cranes and other equipment aboard. In the background, industrial buildings and storage tanks are present across...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383329

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.6066-B

Steam shovel #3 at 13 mile post, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 6067-B

The image shows a steam shovel marked â#3â positioned at the 13-mile post in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The steam shovel, belonging to the Boston & Albany Railroad Company, is adjacent to railway tracks and is actively engaged in excavation work, with several workers assisting with the operation....

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383330

Ref. Code: PC015.002.570.6067-B

Bridge and abutment, probably in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, 6068-B

The image shows a stone bridge and abutment, likely located in the Berkshires, Massachusetts. The structure is surrounded by dense vegetation, including trees and bushes. A sloped area with grass and scattered plants is visible in the foreground, along with a wooden post and wire fencing.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383331

Ref. Code: PC015.002.710.6068-B

Freight train wreck at tower #8, Brookline Junction, Boston, Massachusetts, 6069-B

The image shows a freight train wreck near a small signal tower at Brookline Junction, Boston, Massachusetts. The wrecked trains are overturned next to the tracks, with debris scattered around. Several people in coats and hats are present at the site, observing the wreckage. The tower is a wooden st...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383332

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.6069-B

Freight train wreck at tower #8, Brookline Junction, Boston, Massachusetts, 6070-B

The image depicts a freight train wreck at tower #8, located at Brookline Junction in Boston, Massachusetts. A large pile of twisted train debris is spread across multiple tracks, with parts of the train visibly damaged and scattered. The train tower stands in the background, and several individuals...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383333

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.6070-B

Freight train wreck at tower #8, Brookline Junction, Boston, Massachusetts, 6071-B

The image shows a freight train wreck at Tower #8 in Brookline Junction, Boston, Massachusetts. The train is overturned and heavily damaged near the rail tracks, with debris scattered around. Several people are on and near the wrecked train, inspecting the damage.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383334

Ref. Code: PC015.002.110.6071-B

Steam shovel working in cut on right-of-way, Charlton, Massachusetts, 6072-B

The image shows a steam shovel operating on a right-of-way in Charlton, Massachusetts. The machine is equipped with a large bucket for excavating material. A few workers are visible around the steam shovel and there are tracks laid near the excavation site. Telephone poles and a cut slope provide co...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383335

Ref. Code: PC015.002.170.6072-B

Beacon Park Yard, car pushed over bumper post, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6073-B

The image shows a scene at Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Several freight cars are seen lined up on the tracks, with one car having been pushed over a bumper post. There are multiple bumper posts along the railway tracks, and the surroundings include utility poles and additional...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383336

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.6073-B

Broad Canal, crossed by Grand Junction Branch, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 6074-B

The image depicts the Broad Canal in Cambridge, Massachusetts, crossed by the Grand Junction Branch. Industrial buildings with smokestacks surround the canal, reflecting in the calm water. There is a mix of wooden and brick structures visible on either side of the water. A small bridge or path is pa...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383337

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.6074-B

Broad Canal, crossed by Grand Junction Branch, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 6075-B

The image depicts the Broad Canal in Cambridge, Massachusetts, intersected by the Grand Junction Branch. Visible are several industrial buildings with numerous windows, a tall smokestack, and a body of water reflecting the structures. The scene includes a railway track in the foreground and wooden f...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383338

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.6075-B

Group of Boston and Albany Railroad roadmasters, Springfield, Massachusetts, 6076-B

The image shows a group of six men, identified as roadmasters of the Boston and Albany Railroad, posed outside in Springfield, Massachusetts. Four of the men are standing, and two are seated in front of a large tree. The background includes a brick building and utility poles.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383339

Ref. Code: PC015.002.530.6076-B

Freight car repair yard, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 6077-B

The image depicts a freight car repair yard in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible in the foreground are parts of freight cars, including wheels and frames, set on the ground. Behind them, there are multiple freight cars placed on tracks, with one marked "BALLAST" and various parts stacked arou...

Date: 1911-01-30

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

GUSN: 383340

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.6077-B

Harbor scene with village visible on distant shore, CH135-A

The image depicts a harbor scene with a calm body of water in the foreground. Several small boats are visible on the water. In the background, a village is seen along the distant shore with an array of buildings and a landscape of trees.

Date: 1888-1914

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 373166

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH135-A

Man and woman posed in outdoor setting, CH136-A

The image shows a man and a woman posing in an outdoor setting. The woman is seated to the left, wearing a hat and a long skirt, while the man stands to the right, holding a hat in his hand. They are surrounded by plants and small trees with a rustic fence in the background.

Date: 1888-1914

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 373167

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH136-A

Man and woman with several children in outdoor setting, CH137-A

The image depicts a man and woman seated outdoors with several children. The group is positioned in front of a tree surrounded by grassy terrain. The children appear to be of various ages and are dressed in early 20th-century attire, including hats.

Date: 1888-1914

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 373168

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH137-A

Search Collections

Displaying: 107551 - 107600 of 224,543