Historic New England

Tank car #7 at Allston car repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6110-B

The image depicts tank car #7 at the Allston car repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The tank car is labeled "Tide Water Oil Co." and has an indication of a 5748-gallon capacity, along with the use of air brakes. It is situated on railway tracks with a building and telegraph poles visib...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383373

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6110-B

View of old freight cars, 6111-B

The image shows a side view of old freight cars on a railway track. The cars are marked with "New York Central Lines" and "Merchants Despatch Transportation Company" along with "Refrigerator 14599 Dairy Line and Express." A building is visible in the background. Snow is present on the ground and tra...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383374

Ref. Code: PC015.002.730.6111-B

Mrs. E. L. Plummer's house and L. A. Frizzell Store, south of Main Street, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6112-B

The image shows two wooden, two-story buildings with shutters on their windows, each separated by a pathway. A white picket fence borders the path, which leads to an area between the two structures. Trees are visible in front and lining the path. This location is south of Main Street in Hinsdale, Ma...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383375

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6112-B

Church Street, south of tracks, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6113-B

The image depicts Church Street, located south of the tracks in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. The scene features a tree-lined dirt road with houses on either side, partially obscured by the trees.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383376

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6113-B

Ballou House on Main Street, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 6114-B

The image depicts the Ballou House on Main Street in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. It shows a large two-story building with multiple windows and a porch on both levels. There are several trees visible in front of the house, and it is surrounded by snow. A smaller structure can be seen to the left, partia...

Date: 1898-02-17

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

GUSN: 383377

Ref. Code: PC015.002.330.6114-B

Brick block of B&A railroad, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6115-B

The image depicts a brick block building associated with the B&A railroad, located in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is adjacent to a large, multi-story house with a turret. A snowy landscape surrounds the structures and a wooden fence runs in front of them. Utility poles and wires ar...

Date: 1904-01-25

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

GUSN: 383378

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6115-B

West end of Huntington Avenue yard, Boston, Massachusetts, 6116-B

The image shows the west end of Huntington Avenue yard in Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a dirt area with debris and scattered logs. A wooden fence encloses the area, and a sign on the fence reads, "PERSONS ARE HEREBY WARNED NOT TO WALK ON THE RAILROAD." Behind the fence, a brick...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383379

Ref. Code: PC015.002.070.6116-B

Damage after 1907 flood, Russell, Massachusetts, 6117-B

The image shows a snowy landscape in Russell, Massachusetts, after the 1907 flood. Damaged structures and debris are visible, with partially frozen water and large rocks scattered throughout the scene. Several houses are seen in the background behind a row of bare trees.

Date: 1907

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

GUSN: 383380

Ref. Code: PC015.002.510.6117-B

Diagram showing availability of seats during rush hour on commuter trains, 6118-B

The diagram illustrates the availability of seats on commuter trains during rush hour, specifically on the Boston & Albany Railroad lines from Boston to Framingham, including Newton Highlands Circuit, Newton Lower Falls, Saxonville, and Milford Branches. The map notes that the line widths represent ...

Date: 1910

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

GUSN: 383381

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6118-B

Unidentified dilapidated houses, taken from track, 6120-B

The image depicts a row of dilapidated houses viewed from a track. The buildings show signs of wear, with boarded up and broken windows. A fence made of mismatched wood panels is visible in front of one building. In the foreground, a cobblestone street and a couple of individuals standing near the e...

Date: 1909-04-17

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

GUSN: 383382

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6120-B

Unidentified houses with circular bays and dormers, taken from track, 6121-B

The image shows several unidentified houses featuring circular bay windows and dormers. They are captured from a track, with one building having a distinct circular bay on its facade. A fence and laundry hanging on a line are visible in the foreground.

Date: 1909-05-03

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

GUSN: 383383

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.6121-B

Boston Journal from Tuesday, November 24th, 1907, 6122-B

The image shows a page from the Boston Journal dated Tuesday, November 24th, 1907. The page includes various headlines and articles, such as "Widow Robbed, Set on Fire by Thugs in Her Store" and "Oldest Woman in New England Dead." There are several columns of text, smaller headlines, and advertiseme...

Date: 1907-11-24

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

GUSN: 383384

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6122-B

Beacon Park Yard, looking east, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6123-B

The image depicts Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, looking east. Several sets of railroad tracks extend into the distance. A building and utility poles are visible on the left, and there is a locomotive on the tracks in the middle ground. Vegetation and signal structures can be se...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383385

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.6123-B

Beacon Park Yard, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6124-B

The image depicts Beacon Park Yard in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. Multiple railway tracks are visible converging towards the center of the frame, with several train cars and a station building in the background. Signal lamps are positioned alongside the tracks.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383386

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.6124-B

Allston repair shop yard, looking east, Everett Street bridge in the background, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6125-B

The image depicts the Allston repair shop yard in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. Boxcars, some labeled "Boston & Albany," are lined up alongside multiple railroad tracks. In the background, the Everett Street bridge is visible, spanning across the tracks. Utility poles and distant buildings are al...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383387

Ref. Code: PC015.002.150.6125-B

View of Federal Street, taken from roof of South Station, Boston, Massachusetts, 6126-B

The image shows a view of Federal Street in Boston, Massachusetts, taken from the rooftop of South Station. The street is lined with multi-story brick buildings, with various ads and signs visible, including one that reads "Schlitz." People, horse-drawn carriages, and vehicles are visible along the ...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383388

Ref. Code: PC015.002.140.6126-B

Retaining wall looking south, Milford, Massachusetts, 6127-B

The image depicts a stone retaining wall in Milford, Massachusetts, with a view looking south. On the left, a dirt path runs parallel to the wall, with trees lining the edge. On the right, houses and vegetation are visible beyond the wall.

Date: 1910-06-24

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

GUSN: 383389

Ref. Code: PC015.002.340.6127-B

Boylston Street bridge, now replaced by new bridge over tracks and Massachusetts Turnpike, Police and Fire Station in foreground, Boston, Massachusetts, 6128-B

The image depicts Boylston Street Bridge, which has since been replaced by a new bridge over train tracks and the Massachusetts Turnpike. In the foreground, there is a large brick building identified as a Police and Fire Station. The building features arched windows and doorways. The street is empty...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383390

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.6128-B

Apple farmer with oldshoulder yoke and baskets, 6129-B

The image shows an apple farmer standing outdoors, wearing a suit and a hat. He is using an old shoulder yoke to carry two baskets. Each basket contains apples, and the landscape in the background is sparse with bare trees and rocky terrain.

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383391

Ref. Code: PC015.002.770.6129-B

Chart showing branch line profiles, 6130-B

The image displays a detailed chart illustrating branch line profiles of a railway. It features multiple graphs that represent different branch lines, including labels such as "Grand Junction Br.," "Highland Circuit Br.," "Milford Br.," and "Ware River Br." The chart is part of the "B.B. & A.R.R." c...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383392

Ref. Code: PC015.002.750.6130-B

Utley Lumber Co., Ware, Massachusetts, 6131-B

The image shows the Utley Lumber Co. located in Ware, Massachusetts. The building has signage reading "UTLEY COAL & LUMBER CO." and "COAL & LUMBER CO." A horse-drawn carriage is visible in front of the building. Various stacks of materials, likely lumber, are also present, along with an open-sided s...

Date: ca. 1900

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

GUSN: 383393

Ref. Code: PC015.002.550.6131-B

Maple street, from corner of Moss Avenue, Ware, Massachusetts, 6132-B

The image depicts a view of Maple Street from the corner of Moss Avenue in Ware, Massachusetts. A large tree stands prominently in the foreground, with more trees lining the left side of the street. A few utility poles and a building are visible in the background. A person is sitting on a stone wall...

Date: ca. 1895

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

GUSN: 383394

Ref. Code: PC015.002.550.6132-B

Main Street crossing, from the south, Natick, Massachusetts, 6133-B

The image depicts the Main Street crossing from the south in Natick, Massachusetts. A primary feature is the large building in the background with signage reading "H. Harwood & Sons, Base Balls." The scene shows a dirt road intersection with crossing gates. There is also a prominent street lamp with...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383395

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.6133-B

View of piers, Quincy Market Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. in background, East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 6134-B

The image shows a view of piers in East Boston, Massachusetts. A large sailing ship is docked alongside a pier in the foreground. In the background is the Quincy Market Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. building, identifiable by its signage. The pier on the left is supported by wooden pilings.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383396

Ref. Code: PC015.002.270.6134-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

Coaling plant, side view from the southeast, North Greenbush, New York, 5897-B

The image shows a coaling plant viewed from the southeast in North Greenbush, New York. The structure is elevated on a series of supports, with a visible pile of coal and nearby river in the foreground. Leafless trees and other industrial elements can be seen around the plant.

Date: 1899

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

GUSN: 383160

Ref. Code: PC015.002.790.5897-B

Unidentified building construction, engine house in background, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5898-B

The image depicts an unidentified building under construction, with a brick structure framing several large openings for windows or doors. Wooden braces are supporting the walls. In the background, there is an engine house visible, along with a railroad track running through the site. The location i...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383161

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5898-B

Huntington Avenue storehouse and chimney, Boston, Massachusetts, 5899-B

The image shows a tall, industrial chimney next to a brick storehouse on Huntington Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. Surrounding the storehouse is a construction site with various materials scattered around. In the background, there are utility poles and a large, multi-story building with mansard ro...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383162

Ref. Code: PC015.002.070.5899-B

Interior of coal pocket from the side, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5900-B

The image depicts the interior of a coal pocket from the side. It features wooden structural elements, including beams and a ladder leaning against a vertical support. There is a piece of cloth hanging on the ladder, and the surroundings show some scattered materials on the ground. Light is visible ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383163

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5900-B

Coal pile, side view looking west, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5901-B

The image shows a large pile of coal behind a wooden structure, viewed from the side looking west in West Springfield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a building with a chimney and open windows visible. Snow covers the ground, and power lines extend overhead, running parallel to the coal ...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383164

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5901-B

Coal pile, looking from west end, near engine house in yard, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5902-B

The image shows a snowy rail yard in West Springfield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a small building next to a pile of coal and various railcar components. Several train cars are visible on the tracks, including a car labeled "Boston & Albany." In the background, a set of power lines r...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383165

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5902-B

Construction of freight house, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5903-B

The image shows the construction of a freight house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. A large wooden framework is visible, supported by trusses and beams. In the background, there are two tall water towers, and various building materials are scattered on the ground below the structure.

Date: 1902

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

GUSN: 383166

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5903-B

Railroad trestle of gas works, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, 5904-B

The image depicts a wooden railroad trestle at the gas works in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features a series of support beams extending over a body of water. A brick building and industrial equipment are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383167

Ref. Code: PC015.002.020.5904-B

Unidentified warehouse, south end, 5905-B

The image displays the south end of an unidentified warehouse. The structure features a tall brick facade with several windows and two large vertical sections that appear to be service shafts or elevator housings. In the foreground, there is a wooden platform with stacks of timber.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383168

Ref. Code: PC015.002.720.5905-B

General view of Walcott's mill wall, Natick, Massachusetts, 5906-B

The image shows a view of Walcott's mill wall in Natick, Massachusetts. In the background, a large multi-story building with numerous windows is visible. Workers are seen in the foreground, engaged in construction activities near loaded railcars filled with rocks and debris. A brick structure is als...

Date: 1896

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

GUSN: 383169

Ref. Code: PC015.002.380.5906-B

Repair shop roof trusses, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5907-B

The image depicts the construction of roof trusses for a repair shop in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Several workers can be seen positioned on and around the framework. A railway track runs through the center, with equipment and materials scattered around the site. The structure features brick w...

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383170

Ref. Code: PC015.002.590.5907-B

Machine shop, Worcester, Massachusetts, 5908-B

The image features a machine shop in Worcester, Massachusetts. It shows two large brick buildings with multiple windows, adjacent to railroad tracks. A steam locomotive is visible on the right, next to the building on the far right.

Date: 1903

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

GUSN: 383171

Ref. Code: PC015.002.640.5908-B

Interior view of South Street freight house, Boston, Massachusetts, 5909-B

The image shows the interior of the South Street freight house in Boston, Massachusetts. It features stacks of barrels, crates, and sacks neatly arranged in the space. The building's ceiling has visible wooden beams and there is a partial view of several large doors along the walls.

Date: 1890-1925

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

GUSN: 383172

Ref. Code: PC015.002.090.5909-B

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