View of Enfield from hill, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27255-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373390

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Enfield, Mass.
View of Enfield from hill, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27255-A
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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Enfield, Mass.

Description

The image depicts a view of Enfield, Massachusetts, taken from a hill. It shows a small town with numerous buildings, including a prominent church with a steeple, surrounded by a landscape of rolling hills and trees. There are various houses and other structures visible, along with a stone wall running through the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

towns
railroads
woods (plant communities)
panoramas
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001731
A-Series negative 27255-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.004.27255-A

Places

Enfield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts) [deserted settlement]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Cities and towns
Panoramas

Description Level

Item

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