Construction of freight house, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5903-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1902

GUSN

GUSN-383166

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Description

The image shows the construction of a freight house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. A large wooden framework is visible, supported by trusses and beams. In the background, there are two tall water towers, and various building materials are scattered on the ground below the structure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
construction (assembling)
exterior views
water towers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011886
B-Series negative 5903-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

PC015.002.590.5903-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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