Water towers, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5514-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382799

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Description

The image shows two elevated water towers supported by metal structures in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Next to the towers is a tall brick chimney. In the background, brick buildings are visible. A person is standing on the ground near the base of the structures.

Details

Descriptive Terms

water towers
industrial buildings
exterior views
chimneys (architectural elements)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011518
B-Series negative 5514-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

PC015.002.590.5514-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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