Results of flooding of Westfield River in Berkshire Mountains, Middlefield, Mass., 10460-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1907

GUSN

GUSN-382229

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Description

The image depicts the aftermath of the Westfield River flooding in Middlefield, Massachusetts, within the Berkshire Mountains. Visible are scattered rocks and debris along the riverbanks, a small bridge spanning the water, and several buildings in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rivers
floods (natural events)
damage
bridges (built works)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003376
B-Series negative 10460-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.360.10460-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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