View along the Westfield River, near mile post #125, Russell, Massachusetts, 5653-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382938

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Description

The image depicts a winter view along the Westfield River near mile post #125 in Russell, Massachusetts. Snow covers the ground and a set of railroad tracks run parallel to the river. Several utility poles are visible alongside the tracks. The river is partially frozen, with mountains in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
rivers
mountains
forests
snow (precipitation)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011657
B-Series negative 5653-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

PC015.002.510.5653-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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