View of locomotive repair facilities at time of construction, looking west, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5385-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382669

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Description

The image shows the locomotive repair facilities in West Springfield, Massachusetts, during the time of their construction, with the view looking west. Visible are tracks, railcars, and several large industrial buildings, including two smokestacks emitting smoke. The area is under development with piles of dirt and construction materials scattered throughout.

Details

Descriptive Terms

repair shops
railroads
freight trains
rolling stock
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011389
B-Series negative 5385-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

PC015.002.590.5385-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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