Grade crossing, Chester, Massachusetts, 8683-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384417

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Description

The image depicts a grade crossing in Chester, Massachusetts. Visible are railroad tracks crossing a dirt road, with a "Rail Road Crossing" sign. To the right, there is a two-story wooden building and bare trees are scattered across the landscape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
buildings (structures)
exterior views
trees
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013323
B-Series negative 8683-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.190.8683-B

Places

Chester (Hampden 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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