General view, Chester, Massachusetts, 8685-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384419

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Description

The image shows a rural scene in Chester, Massachusetts, featuring a man standing on a dirt path that winds through a grassy area. There are several trees without leaves and utility poles positioned along the path. In the background, there is a rail track with a hill behind it, and a small house partially visible on the left side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
roads
houses
residential structures
exterior views
men (male humans)
hills
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013325
B-Series negative 8685-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

PC015.002.190.8685-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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