Unidentified grade crossing, looking south, Huntington, Massachusetts, 8261-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1910-11-16

GUSN

GUSN-383996

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
H - Miscellaneous locations
Unidentified grade crossing, looking south, Huntington, Massachusetts, 8261-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - H - Miscellaneous locations

Description

The image shows a rural grade crossing in Huntington, Massachusetts, looking south. A railroad crossing sign is visible, with a warning that reads "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." The scene includes bare trees lining the road and several small buildings, as well as telegraph poles. A barrier or gate is positioned at the crossing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
houses
residential structures
exterior views
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012901
B-Series negative 8261-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.330.8261-B

Places

Huntington (Hampshire 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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