Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad Photograph Album, ca. 1900-1910

Summary

Creator:

Anonymous

Abstract:

The Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad photograph album consists of 43 photographs taken in various locations in Massachusetts most likely along the Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad line.

Extent:

43 photographs in 1 album.

Language:

English

Authors:

Finding aid created by Jakob Dopp, March 2020

Background

Scope and Content:

The Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad photograph album consists of 43 photographs taken in various locations in Massachusetts most likely along the Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad line. The album (39 x 29 cm) is hardbound with a green cover. Images include views of urban street scenes in several Massachusetts towns, including Lynn; railroad passenger stations; a trolley car; street car tracks; the Bay State House in Worcester, Massachusetts; various storefronts; a locomotive with a plow attachment; numerous horse-drawn carriages; a sign stating "Railroad crossing. Look out for the engine while the bell rings."; a woman identified by a handwritten caption as "Louise" posing outside of a carriage stable; and what appears to be either two horse cars or two electric automobiles parked on a street.

Acquisition Information:

Purchased from Resnick, November 1993. F-138 .

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Photographs shelf.
Carriages & coaches--Massachusetts--1900-1910.
Railroad stations--Massachusetts--1900-1910.
Railroad trains--Massachusetts--1900-1910.
Railroads--Massachusetts--1900-1910.
Street railroads--Massachusetts--1900-1910.
Streets--Massachusetts--1900-1910.

Formats:

Gelatin silver prints.
Photograph albums.

Names:

Bay State House (Worcester, Mass.)
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad Company.

Places:

Lynn (Mass.)
Massachusetts.