General view of work on elimination of grade crossing, North Adams Branch, Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts, 8595-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-07-29

GUSN

GUSN-384328

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Description

The image depicts construction work in progress for the elimination of a grade crossing on the North Adams Branch in Maple Grove, Adams, Massachusetts. The scene features railroad tracks running along a dirt road, flanked by trees and utility poles. There are visible construction materials and a structure in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
construction (assembling)
bridges (built works)
fences
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013235
B-Series negative 8595-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.010.8595-B

Places

Adams (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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