Along right-of-way in Berkshire Mountains, Middlefield, Mass., 10693-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382458

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Description

The image depicts a railroad track area in the Berkshire Mountains of Middlefield, Massachusetts. Boxcars are positioned on the tracks to the left, and there is an open area to the right with wooden planks stacked on the ground. A hillside with trees is visible in the background, as well as a partially seen building on the right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
rolling stock
freight trains
right of way
horse-drawn vehicles
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003608
B-Series negative 10693-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

PC015.002.360.10693-B

Places

Middlefield (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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