Unidentified railroadroad crossing, Chester, Mass., 10713-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382478

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Description

The image depicts a rural scene in Chester, Massachusetts, showing an unidentified railroad crossing. A dirt road curves towards the left, leading to the crossing marked by utility poles. Trees and bushes line the road, and there is a wooden fence with fields and a few structures visible in the background. Hills can be seen in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
roads
houses
residential structures
exterior views
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003628
B-Series negative 10713-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.190.10713-B

Places

Chester (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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