Coal pile, side view looking west, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5901-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383164

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Description

The image shows a large pile of coal behind a wooden structure, viewed from the side looking west in West Springfield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a building with a chimney and open windows visible. Snow covers the ground, and power lines extend overhead, running parallel to the coal structure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coal
storage facilities
exterior views
snow (precipitation)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011884
B-Series negative 5901-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

PC015.002.590.5901-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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