Side view of freight house, Russell, Massachusetts, 5792-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-08-12

GUSN

GUSN-383056

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Description

The image shows a side view of a freight house located in Russell, Massachusetts. The building is long with several large door openings along its side. A train is partially visible on the left of the image. There is a ramp leading up to the building and utility poles with wires run along the edge of the freight house. The ground appears to be unpaved.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
exterior views
railroads
freight trains
barrels (aerophone components)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011776
B-Series negative 5792-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

PC015.002.510.5792-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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