Gantry crane with magnet at scrap yard, West Springfield, Mass., 10679-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914

GUSN

GUSN-382444

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Description

The image shows a gantry crane equipped with a magnet, positioned at a scrap yard in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The crane is labeled "5 Ton Niles Crane" and is lifting metal scrap. In the foreground, there are large wooden containers filled with various metal pieces. A railcar labeled "Boston & Albany" is visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

gantry cranes
freight cars
scrap metal
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003594
B-Series negative 10679-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.590.10679-B

Date Notes

Created Month: 05

Places

West Springfield (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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