Hibbard's crossing, looking east, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8220-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383955

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Description

The image depicts a snowy railway scene at Hibbard's Crossing, looking east in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The tracks extend into the distance, flanked by wooden fences and telegraph poles. Trees and snow-covered fields are visible alongside the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
roads
fences
fields (land)
snow (precipitation)
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012860
B-Series negative 8220-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.470.8220-B

Places

Pittsfield (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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