Destruction after flood in Berkshire Mountains, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 5629-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382914

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Description

The image shows a wooden structure that appears damaged due to flooding in Middlefield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a scattered arrangement of rocks and debris. Sparse trees are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

floods (natural events)
destruction
buildings (structures)
exterior views
rock
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011633
B-Series negative 5629-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.360.5629-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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