Unidentified grade crossing, looking east, Huntington, Massachusetts, 8404-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-11-16

GUSN

GUSN-384172

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Description

The image shows a railroad grade crossing located in Huntington, Massachusetts, looking east. Visible are train tracks running through the area, flanked by leafless trees and residential buildings. A sign marked "RAIL ROAD CROSSING LOOK OUT FOR LOCOMOTIVE" is on the left side, and a crossing gate is also present. In the background, a structure resembling a church tower can be seen amidst the hilly landscape.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
gatehouses
streets
hills
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013045
B-Series negative 8404-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.330.8404-B

Places

Huntington (Hampshire 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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