Coal pile, looking from west end, near engine house in yard, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5902-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383165

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Description

The image shows a snowy rail yard in West Springfield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a small building next to a pile of coal and various railcar components. Several train cars are visible on the tracks, including a car labeled "Boston & Albany." In the background, a set of power lines runs parallel to the tracks and the engine house can be seen further along the yard.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coal
storage facilities
exterior views
railroad yards
railroads
freight trains
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011885
B-Series negative 5902-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

PC015.002.590.5902-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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