Westfield River, taken after flood of 1907, Russell, Massachusetts, 5623-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907

GUSN

GUSN-382908

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Description

The image depicts the Westfield River in Russell, Massachusetts, following the flood of 1907. The river is partially frozen, with large chunks of ice scattered along the banks. In the background, there are hills, trees, and several houses visible on the hillside.

Details

Descriptive Terms

floods (natural events)
rivers
houses
residential structures
exterior views
hills
forests
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011627
B-Series negative 5623-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

PC015.002.510.5623-B

Places

Russell (Hampden 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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