Railroad Station, exterior, looking west, Dalton, Mass., 10123-B

Description

The image depicts an exterior view of a railroad station looking west in Dalton, Massachusetts. Multiple sets of train tracks run parallel and converge in the distance. A small boy is standing to the right of the tracks. The station structure, surrounded by trees, is visible on the right side of the tracks. Several buildings can be seen in the background beyond the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
boys
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003041
B-Series negative 10123-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

PC015.002.200.10123-B

Places

Dalton (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top left of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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