Railroad station, C. V. railroad at left, B&A railroad at right, Palmer, Mass., 9701-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381473

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Description

The image shows a railroad station in Palmer, Massachusetts. The Central Vermont (C.V.) railroad is positioned on the left, and the Boston & Albany (B&A) railroad is on the right. The station features a long, covered platform and is surrounded by open grassy areas with several trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
railroads
exterior views
rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
horse-drawn vehicles
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002620
B-Series negative 9701-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

PC015.002.370.9701-B

Places

Palmer (Hampden County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads

Description Level

Item

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