Rear of sluiceways after dam collapse, Middlefield, Mass., 10471-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382239

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Description

The image depicts the rear view of wooden sluiceways following a dam collapse in Middlefield, Massachusetts. The structure is composed of wooden beams and planks, and there is a person in the background standing on the top of the structure. Rocks and debris can be seen on the ground in front of the sluiceways.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rivers
floods (natural events)
dams
sluice gates
damage
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003386
B-Series negative 10471-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.360.10471-B

Places

Middlefield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Sluice gates
Floods

Description Level

Item

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