South crossing near Lanesborough, looking east, Pittsfield & North Adams Branch, Lanesborough, Massachusetts, 8327-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908

GUSN

GUSN-384061

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Description

The image depicts a rural scene near Lanesborough, Massachusetts, showing a south crossing looking east along the Pittsfield & North Adams Branch. In the foreground, a dirt road leads to a railroad crossing marked by wooden signs reading "RAIL ROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE CARS." The area is surrounded by trees and foliage, with a few utility poles visible near the crossing. In the background, there are open fields and rolling hills.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012967
B-Series negative 8327-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.340.8327-B

Date Notes

Created month: 10

Places

Lanesborough (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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