Crossing of Boston and Albany railroad looking west, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, 5650-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1899

GUSN

GUSN-382935

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Description

The image depicts the crossing of the Boston and Albany railroad looking west in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. It shows a snow-covered landscape with several houses on the left side among trees. A wooden fence runs alongside a road and the tracks of the railroad are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
grade crossings
houses
residential structures
exterior views
snow (precipitation)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011654
B-Series negative 5650-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

PC015.002.330.5650-B

Date Notes

Created month: 01

Places

Hinsdale (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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