Railroad crossing, Gilbertville, Hardwick, Massachusetts, 5631-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382916

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
H - Miscellaneous locations
Railroad crossing, Gilbertville, Hardwick, Massachusetts, 5631-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - H - Miscellaneous locations

Description

The image shows a railroad crossing in Gilbertville, Hardwick, Massachusetts. A dirt road leads through the area, with several people walking and a horse-drawn wagon present. In the background, there are residential buildings and trees, and a wooden fence runs alongside the sidewalk.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
railroads
grade crossings
houses
residential structures
exterior views
horse-drawn vehicles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011635
B-Series negative 5631-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.330.5631-B

Places

Gilbertville (Worcester 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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