Broken dam as a result of flooding of the Westfield River in Berkshire Mountains, Middlefield, Mass., 10447-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382216

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Description

The image depicts a broken dam along the Westfield River in Middlefield, Massachusetts, caused by flooding. Visible elements include a structure made of large, piled stones with part of it missing, and water at the base indicating the flood’s impact. In the background, there are buildings that appear to be residential.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dams
damage
rubblework
rivers
roads
houses
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003363
B-Series negative 10447-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

PC015.002.360.10447-B

Places

Middlefield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Floods

Description Level

Item

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