Railroad crossing, 400 feet from crossing, looking north, Lanesborough, Massachusetts, 8608-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908

GUSN

GUSN-384341

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Description

The image depicts a railroad track extending into the distance, taken 400 feet from a railroad crossing and facing north in Lanesborough, Massachusetts. On both sides of the tracks are grassy areas with trees, and utility poles are visible along the track's right side. A railroad crossing sign can be seen on the right side of the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013248
B-Series negative 8608-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.340.8608-B

Date Notes

Created month: 10

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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