Looking east at crossing, Lanesborough, Massachusetts, 8428-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1910-07-19

GUSN

GUSN-384201

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
L-M - Miscellaneous locations
Looking east at crossing, Lanesborough, Massachusetts, 8428-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - L-M - Miscellaneous locations

Description

The image shows a railroad crossing in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, viewed from the east. A dirt road intersects the train tracks, with a railroad crossing sign visible at the intersection. There are several houses lining the road on the right side, and a group of children are seated on the grass near the road. Trees and utility poles are also present in the scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
roads
children (people by age group)
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013068
B-Series negative 8428-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.340.8428-B

Places

Lanesborough (Berkshire 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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