"North Station, Boston, Massachusetts," circa 1905

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THF204946 / "North Station, Boston, Massachusetts," circa 1905
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Artifact Overview

Boston's North Station, opened in 1893, served commuter and long-distance trains entering the city from the north and west. The building is a hub of activity in this photo with electric streetcars, horse-drawn wagons and people all moving near it. The station was replaced with a new structure in 1927.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1905

Creators

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Detroit Publishing Company Collection

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.DPC.034096

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7 in
Width: 8.938 in

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