Historic New England

Coal pocket at Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5788-B

The image shows a coal pocket at Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The coal pocket is the central structure, featuring a sloped track leading up to an elevated building. Surrounding the main structure are multiple railway tracks, some with boxcars visible in the background. Utility...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383052

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5788-B

Coal pocket at Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5789-B

The image depicts a coal pocket facility at Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The main focus is a large structure over railway tracks, presumably used for loading or unloading coal. Several train tracks run parallel to each other, with boxcars visible on the left side. Utility pole...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383053

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5789-B

Side view of freight house, Russell, Massachusetts, 5790-B

The image shows a side view of a freight house in Russell, Massachusetts. The structure is a rectangular, wooden building with a pitched roof. There are a couple of large doors and a smaller entrance door on the visible side. Several barrels are placed on the platform adjacent to the building and mu...

Date: 1910-08-12

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

GUSN: 383054

Ref. Code: PC015.002.510.5790-B

Side view of freight house, Russell, Massachusetts, 5791-B

The image shows a side view of a freight house in Russell, Massachusetts. A ramp leads up to the building, which has several doors visible along its side. A train car is on the left. There are telegraph poles running parallel to the building and the train tracks.

Date: 1910-08-12

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

GUSN: 383055

Ref. Code: PC015.002.510.5791-B

Side view of freight house, Russell, Massachusetts, 5792-B

The image shows a side view of a freight house located in Russell, Massachusetts. The building is long with several large door openings along its side. A train is partially visible on the left of the image. There is a ramp leading up to the building and utility poles with wires run along the edge of...

Date: 1910-08-12

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

GUSN: 383056

Ref. Code: PC015.002.510.5792-B

Unidentified freight house, 5793-B

The image shows a brick freight house with a gabled roof and several door and window openings along its length. There is a raised platform in front of the building's entrances, which is adjacent to a set of railroad tracks. A utility pole is positioned near one corner of the structure.

Date: 1915

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

GUSN: 383057

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.5793-B

Exterior view of Binney Street freight house, East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5794-B

The image depicts the exterior view of the Binney Street freight house in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The building is a long, brick structure with multiple window openings and a covered platform area. A protruding section with an additional row of windows and decorative roof elements i...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383058

Ref. Code: PC015.002.180.5794-B

Lathe inside Allston repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5795-B

The image shows a large lathe machine inside the Allston repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The lathe includes large, circular, perforated components and is surrounded by various gears and belts. Numerous pulley systems are visible on the ceiling.

Date: 1910-12-09

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

GUSN: 383059

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5795-B

Lathe inside Allston repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5796-B

The image shows a large industrial lathe inside the Allston repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The lathe is positioned in front of a brick wall, with a window partially visible in the background. The machinery is prominently featured, showcasing its mechanical components and structure.

Date: 1910-12-19

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

GUSN: 383060

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5796-B

Interior view of Kneeland Street Yard freight house, Boston, Massachusetts, 5797-B

The image shows an interior view of the Kneeland Street Yard freight house in Boston, Massachusetts. The space features a high ceiling with visible wooden trusses and skylights. On one side, there are large doors with sliding mechanisms. In the foreground, there is a scale with the word "Fairbanks" ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383061

Ref. Code: PC015.002.100.5797-B

View of hotel, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5798-B

The image shows a view of a multi-story brick hotel building in Worcester, Massachusetts. The hotel has numerous windows and external fire escapes on its side. To the left, a partially visible rooftop structure and a sign can be seen, while another building with windows is on the right.

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 383062

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5798-B

View of hotel, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5799-B

The image depicts a multi-story brick hotel in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building features numerous windows and fire escape staircases visible along its facade. Several vehicles, including horse-drawn carriages, are parked on the street adjacent to the hotel. Nearby buildings are also visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383063

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.5799-B

View of hotel, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5800-B

The image shows a view of a large, multi-story brick hotel in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several cars are parked along the street beside the hotel. The building has a series of windows aligned in a grid pattern. There is a sidewalk with a person walking nearby, and a lamppost partially obscures part ...

Date: 1913

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

GUSN: 383064

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5800-B

Allston car repair shops, interior of paint shop, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5801-B

The image depicts the interior of a paint shop at Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. Several train cars are aligned within an industrial building featuring metal support beams and overhead structures. Ladders and wooden planks are positioned alongside the train cars. The sp...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383065

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5801-B

Allston car repair shops, interior of paint shop, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5802-B

The image shows the interior of a paint shop at Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. Several train cars are lined up inside the shop, positioned on tracks that run through the building. The building features a high ceiling supported by metal beams and numerous girders, along ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383066

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5802-B

Exterior view of unidentified warehouse, 5803-B

The image depicts the exterior of an unidentified warehouse with a multi-level structure. The building has a pitched roof with several windows on each level and a small porch area supported by posts. Various objects, possibly barrels or crates, are visible on the porch. The warehouse is situated nea...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383067

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.5803-B

East side of seven story warehouse, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5804-B

The image depicts the east side of a seven-story warehouse located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The building features multiple windows and external fire escapes visible along its facade. In the foreground, there are stacks of lumber and construction materials.

Date: 1902-01-18

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

GUSN: 383068

Ref. Code: PC015.002.620.5804-B

Bricks for construction of West Springfield buildings, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5805-B

The image depicts large piles of bricks intended for construction in West Springfield, Massachusetts. These bricks are stacked near railway tracks. Wooden beams and supports are visible in the foreground.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383069

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5805-B

Gallery of machine shop, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5806-B

The image depicts the interior of a machine shop in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible are various pieces of industrial machinery, gears, and belts suspended from the ceiling. A person stands among the equipment and tools are laid out on workbenches alongside large windows. The shop has a high...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383070

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5806-B

Mountain brook in the Berkshire Mountains, Becket, Massachusetts, 5636-B

The image features a mountain brook flowing through the Berkshire Mountains in Becket, Massachusetts. A series of small cascades are visible as the water tumbles over rocks, surrounded by dense forest vegetation on both sides.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382921

Ref. Code: PC015.002.060.5636-B

Crossing on Milford Branch, Rock Hill, Milford, Massachusetts, 5637-B

The image depicts a dirt road leading to a railroad crossing on the Milford Branch in Rock Hill, Milford, Massachusetts. There are leafless trees on both sides of the track and a few buildings in the distance. The scene is rural, with open fields surrounding the area.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382922

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.5637-B

Horse carriages parked under tree, area now a part of the Quabbin Reservoir, New Salem, Massachusetts, 5638-B

The image depicts horse carriages parked under a group of trees. Two horses are visible, with one wearing a sheet, and a carriage is attached to each horse. The setting is a location that is now part of the Quabbin Reservoir in New Salem, Massachusetts.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382923

Ref. Code: PC015.002.370.5638-B

Crossing on North Adams branch in the Berkshire Mountains, looking east, 5639-B

The image depicts a rural dirt road in the Berkshire Mountains, looking east. On the left side are a row of wooden houses with pitched roofs, adjacent to a grassy area with a fence. Utility poles line the road, leading towards a distant crossing that is marked by a sign. Trees and hills are visible ...

Date: 1910-08-03

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

GUSN: 382924

Ref. Code: PC015.002.740.5639-B

Crossing on North Adams branch in the Berkshire Mountains, looking east, 5640-B

The image shows a dirt road in the Berkshire Mountains, looking east, with a railroad crossing marked by "RAIL ROAD CROSSING" signs. The scene includes a two-story wooden house on the left, a small shed on the right, and a utility pole running alongside the road. A person is standing on the right ne...

Date: 1910-08-03

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

GUSN: 382925

Ref. Code: PC015.002.740.5640-B

Concrete gravel bank, Natick, Massachusetts, 5641-B

The image depicts a concrete gravel bank in Natick, Massachusetts. Several men are standing and working in a rocky excavation area. In the background, there are trees and buildings, including a house and what appears to be an industrial chimney.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382926

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.5641-B

Hyde Street, Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts, 5642-B

The image depicts a residential scene on Hyde Street in Newton Highlands, Newton, Massachusetts. There is a corner lot with a house featuring a prominent covered porch, set among well-maintained grassy areas. The yard is bordered by a pathway, and there are several small trees and bushes in the vici...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382927

Ref. Code: PC015.002.400.5642-B

Near book bindery crossing on Milford Branch, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5643-B

The image shows a dirt road near book bindery crossing on the Milford Branch in Framingham, Massachusetts. On the left, there is a wooden fence and a house with a porch. In the background, a building with a distinct circular window is visible among bare trees.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382928

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5643-B

Book bindery crossing on Milford Branch, Framingham, Massachusetts, 5644-B

The image shows a man standing near a railroad track at the Book Bindery crossing on the Milford Branch in Framingham, Massachusetts. The setting features open fields with a fence along the track, and a building with chimneys is visible in the distance.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382929

Ref. Code: PC015.002.310.5644-B

Unidentified railroad crossing, 5645-B

The image depicts a dirt road leading to an unidentified railroad crossing. On the left side, there is vegetation, including a large bush or tree. On the right side, there are several buildings, one of which appears to be a small brick structure. A utility pole is visible near the road.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382930

Ref. Code: PC015.002.740.5645-B

Milford and Uxbridge Street railroad crossing of the Milford Branch, Rocky Hill, Milford, Massachusetts, 5646-B

The image depicts the Milford and Uxbridge Street railroad crossing of the Milford Branch in Rocky Hill, Milford, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are several bare trees and a small wooden structure. In the background, a railroad bridge is visible, spanning across the scene.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382931

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.5646-B

Looking west at crossing of the Ware River railroad, Baldwinville, Templeton, Massachusetts, 5647-B

The image shows a snow-covered landscape with trees and a house in the background. A telephone pole is visible in the foreground. The scene captures the area near the crossing of the Ware River railroad in Baldwinville, Templeton, Massachusetts, looking westward.

Date: 1910-12-23

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

GUSN: 382932

Ref. Code: PC015.002.520.5647-B

Looking west at crossing of the Ware River railroad, Baldwinville, Templeton, Massachusetts, 5648-B

The image depicts a snowy landscape looking west at the crossing of the Ware River railroad in Baldwinville, Templeton, Massachusetts. A horse-drawn sleigh is visible on a snow-covered road lined with trees. In the background, there are several houses and other buildings. A set of railroad crossing ...

Date: 1910-12-23

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

GUSN: 382933

Ref. Code: PC015.002.520.5648-B

Looking east at crossing of the Ware River railroad, Baldwinville, Templeton, Massachusetts, 5649-B

The image shows a snow-covered railroad crossing at the Ware River railroad in Baldwinville, Templeton, Massachusetts. There are wooden utility poles with signs reading "RAIL ROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." Bare trees and a few small buildings are visible in the background.

Date: 1910-12-23

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

GUSN: 382934

Ref. Code: PC015.002.520.5649-B

Crossing of Boston and Albany railroad looking west, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 5650-B

The image depicts the crossing of the Boston and Albany railroad looking west in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. It shows a snow-covered landscape with several houses on the left side among trees. A wooden fence runs alongside a road and the tracks of the railroad are visible in the background.

Date: 1899

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

GUSN: 382935

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.5650-B

View of river from bridge #409, North Dana, Dana, Massachusetts, 5651-B

The image shows a view of a river surrounded by dense foliage as seen from bridge #409 in North Dana, Dana, Massachusetts. The landscape includes low shrubs along the riverbank and a backdrop of wooded hills.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382936

Ref. Code: PC015.002.370.5651-B

View along the Westfield River, near mile post #125, Russell, Massachusetts, 5652-B

The image shows a view along the Westfield River near mile post #125 in Russell, Massachusetts. A bridge extends across the river, with a snow-covered landscape surrounding it. A small building is visible near the bridge, with bare trees and rocks lining the riverbank. A hill rises in the background...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382937

Ref. Code: PC015.002.510.5652-B

View along the Westfield River, near mile post #125, Russell, Massachusetts, 5653-B

The image depicts a winter view along the Westfield River near mile post #125 in Russell, Massachusetts. Snow covers the ground and a set of railroad tracks run parallel to the river. Several utility poles are visible alongside the tracks. The river is partially frozen, with mountains in the backgro...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382938

Ref. Code: PC015.002.510.5653-B

Scene in Berkshire Mountains, Huntington, Massachusetts, 5654-B

The image depicts a waterfall scene in the Berkshire Mountains, located in Huntington, Massachusetts. The water cascades down a rocky cliff surrounded by dense vegetation.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382939

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.5654-B

View of area affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907, Chester, Massachusetts, 5655-B

The image shows a landscape in Chester, Massachusetts, affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907. There is a snow-covered valley with a river and a few structures, possibly buildings, near the water. The background features a tree-lined mountain. A fence runs across the lower portion of the imag...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382940

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5655-B

View of area affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907, Chester, Massachusetts, 5656-B

The image shows an area in Chester, Massachusetts, affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907. Visible are two stone bridge piers, with snow covering the surrounding landscape. In the background, a small building and several utility poles are set against a hillside that is also covered in snow.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382941

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5656-B

View of area affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907, Chester, Massachusetts, 5657-B

The image shows a view of an area in Chester, Massachusetts that was affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks with ice formations visible around them. In the background, several buildings and a mountain covered in snow are visible.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382942

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5657-B

View of area affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907, Chester, Massachusetts, 5658-B

The image shows an area in Chester, Massachusetts that was affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907. There are stone structures and remnants of a bridge visible, with snow covering much of the foreground and surrounding area. In the background, residential buildings and leafless trees are visib...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382943

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5658-B

View of area affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907, Chester, Massachusetts, 5659-B

The image shows an area in Chester, Massachusetts, affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907. It features a snow-covered landscape with a large building, roads, and scattered structures. The view includes a mountain in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382944

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5659-B

View of area affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907, Chester, Massachusetts, 5660-B

The image shows an area in Chester, Massachusetts, affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907. The landscape features a river with visible ice and debris, surrounding mountains, and several structures, including what appears to be buildings and retaining walls. The area is marked by snow and fros...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382945

Ref. Code: PC015.002.190.5660-B

Grade crossing elimination at South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5661-B

The image shows a snow-covered area in South Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, associated with a grade crossing elimination project. Two large brick industrial buildings with many windows are visible in the background, along with a tall smokestack. There are also several smaller wooden structures...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382946

Ref. Code: PC015.002.650.5661-B

Tank and refrigerator car at Allston Car Repair Shops (present sight of the Massachusetts Turnpike), Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5662-B

The image shows a tank car and a refrigerator car at the Allston Car Repair Shops, currently the site of the Massachusetts Turnpike, in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The tank car on the left has the markings "5748 GALLONS. AIR BRAKE," and the refrigerator car in the center is labeled "M.D.T.CO 48...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382947

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5662-B

Box cars awaiting repairs at Allston Car Repair Shops (present sight of the Massachusetts Turnpike), Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 5663-B

The image depicts several box cars located at the Allston Car Repair Shops, now the site of the Massachusetts Turnpike, in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The box cars are on railway tracks, and there are multiple tracks diverging and converging in the area. In the background, a row of buildings an...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382948

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.5663-B

Swift's livestock express cattle car #60565, 5664-B

The image depicts Swift's livestock express cattle car #60565. The car is positioned on railroad tracks with the identification "EXPRESS. 60565" visible on its side. The image captures the end section of the cattle car. "S.L.S.E 60565" is marked on the side of the car.

Date: 1901

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

GUSN: 382949

Ref. Code: PC015.002.780.5664-B

Accident of Boston and Albany gondola car #1979 on a bumping post at Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Massachusetts, 5665-B

The image depicts a Boston and Albany gondola car, #1979, involved in an accident at a bumping post in Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Massachusetts. The gondola car is tilted upward, positioned against a bumping post at the end of the railway track. Several inscriptions including "B&A" and "Air Brake" a...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382950

Ref. Code: PC015.002.050.5665-B

Accident of Boston and Albany gondola car #1979 on a bumping post at Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Massachusetts, 5666-B

The image shows a Boston and Albany gondola car, numbered 1979, involved in an accident at a bumping post at Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Massachusetts. The car is seen derailed, lifted onto several supports, with the wheels misaligned. Additional rail cars can be observed in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 382951

Ref. Code: PC015.002.050.5666-B

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