Coaling plant from engine house, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5515-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382800

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Description

The image shows a coaling plant from the engine house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible elements include railroad tracks leading to a large structure used for coaling as well as a water tower on the right. A person is seen walking along the tracks and several utility poles are present in the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coaling stations
exterior views
railroads
rolling stock
freight trains
water towers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011519
B-Series negative 5515-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

PC015.002.590.5515-B

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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