Unidentified building construction, engine house in background, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5898-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383161

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Description

The image depicts an unidentified building under construction, with a brick structure framing several large openings for windows or doors. Wooden braces are supporting the walls. In the background, there is an engine house visible, along with a railroad track running through the site. The location is West Springfield, Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
construction (assembling)
exterior views
railroads
boxcars
lumber
roundhouses
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011881
B-Series negative 5898-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

PC015.002.590.5898-B

Places

West Springfield (Hampden 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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