View of man standing on railroad tracks in the Berkshire Mountains, looking west, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 5465-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382749

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Description

A man is standing on railroad tracks in a mountainous area of the Berkshire Mountains in Middlefield, Massachusetts, looking toward the west. The surrounding landscape includes sparsely wooded hills and rugged terrain. The tracks stretch into the distance, flanked by signaling equipment and a river or stream visible in the valley to the right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
mountains
forests
men (male humans)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011469
B-Series negative 5465-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

PC015.002.360.5465-B

Places

Middlefield (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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