Railroad in the Berkshire Mountains, near the Fairfield Brook, Massachusetts, 5380-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382664

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Description

The image depicts a railroad track winding through the Berkshire Mountains near Fairfield Brook in Massachusetts. On the right side, a rocky cliff is visible, with railroad tracks running alongside it. The tracks are flanked by natural terrain featuring some trees and hills in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
mountains
forests
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011384
B-Series negative 5380-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

PC015.002.760.5380-B

Places

Fairfield Brook (Berkshire county, Massachusetts) [stream]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom right of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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