Historic New England

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5822-B

The image shows the construction of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, focusing on the south wall. A steel framework is visible above the partially constructed brick wall, and there is a pile of bricks or construction material with a tarp covering part of it. Several buildings and utility...

Date: 1913-09-19

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

GUSN: 383085

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5822-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5823-B

The image shows the construction of the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. A partially built brick structure is visible, with construction materials such as bricks and barrels scattered around the site. Workers can be seen on the scaffolding, engaged in building activities. ...

Date: 1913-10-03

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

GUSN: 383086

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5823-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5824-B

The image shows the construction site of a freight house, focusing on the south wall, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure is largely made of brick, with visible scaffolding and ladders. In the foreground, a horse-drawn wagon loaded with goods is present. Piles of bricks and construction mate...

Date: 1913-10-17

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

GUSN: 383087

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5824-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5825-B

The image shows the construction of the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. There are stacks of materials such as bricks and wooden boards around the building site. A horse-drawn cart is parked nearby, and the partially constructed building features multiple windows and a slo...

Date: 1913-10-24

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

GUSN: 383088

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5825-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5826-B

The image depicts the construction of the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. A partially constructed brick building is visible, with scaffolding and construction materials scattered in the foreground. There is a horse-drawn wagon and an early motor vehicle parked nearby. The...

Date: 1913-10-31

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

GUSN: 383089

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5826-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5827-B

The image depicts the construction of the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The structure is made of brick, featuring multiple rectangular windows. Several stacks of boxes and barrels are visible along the platform, and there are construction materials and equipment, includ...

Date: 1913-11-07

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

GUSN: 383090

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5827-B

Freight house construction, south wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5828-B

The image shows the construction of the south wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The building is made of brick, with multiple large windows on the second floor. A ladder leans against the faÃ§ade and construction materials are scattered in the foreground. Several people and horses...

Date: 1913-11-14

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

GUSN: 383091

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5828-B

Freight house construction, northeast wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5829-B

The image depicts a construction site for the northeast wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Visible are several workers amidst a framework of metal beams and stacks of bricks. In the background, buildings with visible signage, such as "American House," are present.

Date: 1913-09-26

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

GUSN: 383092

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5829-B

Freight house construction, northeast wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5830-B

The image shows the construction of the northeast wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The brick structure has a partially completed facade with large windows. A sign on the building reads "B. & A. R.R. FREIGHT HOUSE." Construction materials and workers are visible around the site.

Date: 1913-10-17

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

GUSN: 383093

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5830-B

Freight house construction, northeast wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5831-B

The image depicts the northeast wall of a freight house under construction in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The building is made of brick and has several window openings, some of which are incomplete. A sign on the building reads "B. & A. R. R. FREIGHT HOUSE." Scaffolding and construction materials are...

Date: 1913-10-31

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

GUSN: 383094

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5831-B

Freight house construction, northeast wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5832-B

The image shows the construction site of the northeast wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The wall is supported by wooden scaffolding, and a sign on the building reads "B. & A. R.R. Freight House". The structure is made of brick, with several windows visible. There is an extended ...

Date: 1913-11-07

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

GUSN: 383095

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5832-B

Freight house construction, northeast wall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5833-B

The image depicts the construction of the northeast wall of a freight house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. A man stands on the roof near a protruding window structure. Wooden scaffolding is visible along the brick wall, with a sign marked "A.R.R Freight House" partially visible.

Date: 1913-11-07

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

GUSN: 383096

Ref. Code: PC015.002.470.5833-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

North end of freight house, Winchendon, Massachusetts, 5958-B

The image depicts the north end of a freight house in Winchendon, Massachusetts. It shows a wooden building with two windows, a small chimney protruding from the roof, and a utility pole in front. To the right of the building is a platform with several large sacks. A barrel is positioned near the bu...

Date: 1910-06-15

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

GUSN: 383221

Ref. Code: PC015.002.610.5958-B

Private grade crossing, looking west, Natick, Massachusetts, 5959-B

The image depicts a private grade crossing in Natick, Massachusetts, looking west. There are railroad tracks crossing a dirt path in the foreground. A freight car marked "N.Y.C & H.R" is parked on the tracks. In the background, several people are walking near a brick building with large windows. A t...

Date: 1911-02-01

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

GUSN: 383222

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.5959-B

North Package & Provision Co., East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5960-B

The image depicts an industrial area associated with the North Package & Provision Co. in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Visible are a large cylindrical tank, several sets of train tracks, and adjacent industrial buildings. Various materials are stacked near the tracks and a person stands...

Date: 1907-11-08

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

GUSN: 383223

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5960-B

Engine house (Sand house), Worcester, Massachusetts, 5961-B

The image depicts the exterior of an engine house, also referred to as a sand house, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Visible are train tracks running alongside the building, with industrial structures and equipment present in the background. Several individuals are standing near the building and there ...

Date: 1907-10-05

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

GUSN: 383224

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5961-B

Exterior view of tower #9, east end of Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5962-B

The image shows the exterior view of Tower #9, located at the east end of Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a wooden building with a pitched roof, featuring large windows on the upper level and an external staircase. Multiple railway tracks run in the foreground, and...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383225

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5962-B

Coal trestle, South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5963-B

The image depicts a coal trestle in South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts. A set of railway tracks leads up to an elevated structure with a covered entrance at the end of the trestle. To the left, there is a small building beside the tracks, likely a signal box or control room.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383226

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5963-B

Engine house, South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5964-B

The image shows a partially constructed engine house in South Framingham, Massachusetts. The structure has an incomplete roof and open sides. Visible are wooden beams and framework, with some debris scattered on the ground. To the right, another building with a gabled roof and a set of railroad trac...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383227

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.5964-B

Engine house, South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5965-B

The image shows an engine house in South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts. It features a wooden structure with shingled siding and an open, roofless section in the foreground. Several wooden planks are laid on the ground, and to the left, part of another building with vertical siding and window...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383228

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.5965-B

Engine house, South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5966-B

The image depicts an engine house in South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts. It shows a long, rectangular brick building with several windows and a dark entrance area. Behind the engine house, there's a taller structure and a tower with a peaked roof visible in the background. The foreground in...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383229

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.5966-B

Engine house, South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5967-B

The image shows part of an engine house in South Framingham, Massachusetts. It features a section of the building with shingled siding and a boarded area connected to a structure with paneled walls. An open framework lies on the ground in front of the building. Debris is scattered around the vicinit...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383230

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.5967-B

Engine house, South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5968-B

The image shows the interior of an engine house in South Framingham, Framingham, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are wooden planks and debris on the ground. Through the open doorway, railroad tracks are visible, leading to a large building in the background with a clock tower.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383231

Ref. Code: PC015.002.320.5968-B

Platform in freight yard, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5969-B

The image depicts a platform in a freight yard located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The platform is made of wood and is situated alongside a set of train tracks. Visible on the platform are a few barrels, a cart, and a wicker basket. A man in a suit and hat stands on the right side of the platform, ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383232

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5969-B

Freight yard, looking east, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5970-B

The image captures a freight yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, looking east. On the right, a freight train car marked "M.O.T.CO. 14512" is situated on railway tracks. On the left, a brick building with arched windows and a door is visible, with barrels and items stacked near its entrance. Behind the...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383233

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5970-B

Freight yard, looking northwest, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5971-B

The image depicts a freight yard in Worcester, Massachusetts, as seen from a northwest perspective. A railroad track runs through the yard, with a freight car visible on the rails. To the right, there is a brick building with a loading dock, where wooden barrels and crates are positioned. An open do...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383234

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5971-B

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