View on North Brookfield Branch, East Brookfield, Massachusetts, 5455-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382739

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Description

The image depicts a dirt road in East Brookfield, Massachusetts, with several utility poles lining the roadside. A sign reading "Railroad Crossing" is visible. To the left, there is a two-story house near the road, and further in the background, more houses and trees can be seen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
railroads
grade crossings
houses
residential structures
exterior views
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011459
B-Series negative 5455-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

PC015.002.300.5455-B

Places

East Brookfield (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A portion of the right side of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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