Unidentified grade crossing, looking north, Huntington, Massachusetts, 8263-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1910-11-16

GUSN

GUSN-383998

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
H - Miscellaneous locations
Unidentified grade crossing, looking north, Huntington, Massachusetts, 8263-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 railroad grade crossing in Huntington, Massachusetts, viewed from a dirt road looking north. The crossing features a tall sign labeled "RAIL ROAD CROSSING" with additional text "LOOK OUT FOR THE CARS," positioned near raised crossing gates. A few trees are visible along the road and there is a building nearby with a backdrop of hilly terrain.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
hills
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012903
B-Series negative 8263-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.330.8263-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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