Crossing accident with automobile, East Brookfield, Brookfield, Massachusetts, 5994-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383257

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Description

The image shows the aftermath of a crossing accident involving an automobile in East Brookfield, Brookfield, Massachusetts. The vehicle appears severely damaged, with visible distortion of the body and wheels. It is situated near a few large utility poles and trees, with a house visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
automobiles
accidents
houses
residential structures
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011977
B-Series negative 5994-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

PC015.002.300.5994-B

Places

East Brookfield (Worcester 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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