Cool's Crossing, view looking south from center of crossing, Adams, Massachusetts, 8597-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1906-12-21

GUSN

GUSN-384330

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Description

The image shows a snowy railroad crossing in Adams, Massachusetts, viewed from the center, looking south. On the left, there are railroad cars and a large building. On the right, smaller buildings and utility poles line the tracks. A sign reads "Railroad Crossing, Look Out for the Cars." Bare trees are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
freight cars
industrial buildings
exterior views
snow (precipitation)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013237
B-Series negative 8597-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.010.8597-B

Places

Adams (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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