Looking north at crossing, Lanesborough, Massachusetts, 8427-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-07-19

GUSN

GUSN-384200

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Description

The image shows a railroad crossing in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, looking north. Visible are train tracks running through the center of the image, accompanied by a "Railroad Crossing" sign. There is a small building to the right with a fenced-in area and utility poles alongside the tracks. Children are sitting on the grass to the left and a few other people can be seen walking in the distance. The landscape includes trees and hills.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
roads
children (people by age group)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013067
B-Series negative 8427-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.340.8427-B

Places

Lanesborough (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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