Rock cut in Chester and Becket Railroad, near Emery Mine, Chester, Massachusetts, 8697-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384431

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Description

The image shows a section of the Chester and Becket Railroad near Emery Mine in Chester, Massachusetts. The railroad tracks curve around a rock cut, with rugged rock formations visible to the left. In the background, wooded hills and a small building can be seen. A person is walking along the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
cuts (earthworks)
men (male humans)
buildings (structures)
exterior views
hills
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013337
B-Series negative 8697-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

PC015.002.190.8697-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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