Hoosac Tunnel, Western Portal, 941-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392103

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Locations
Massachusetts
North Adams
Hoosac Tunnel, Western Portal, 941-B
(current record)

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Locations
    - Massachusetts
      - North Adams
        Hoosac Valley, 939-B
        Hoosac Tunnel, Western Portal, 942-B
        North Adams Depot, 940-B
        Hoosac Tunnel, Western Portal, 941-B (current record)

Description

The image shows the western portal of the Hoosac Tunnel. The entrance is built with stone and has a visible inscription with the name "Hoosac" on it. Railroad tracks lead into the tunnel, and there is natural vegetation surrounding the portal along with hills in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
tunnels
railroads
landscapes (environments)
stone (rock)
People
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

1344

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024853
B-Series negative 941-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.034.941-B

Places

North Adams (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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