New Engine House, built 1903, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5773-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383037

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Description

The image depicts the New Engine House built in 1903, located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The structure is a sizable brick building with multiple windows and a tall smokestack. Several railroad tracks run in the foreground, leading toward the building, and there appears to be industrial equipment on the roof.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trains (vehicle groupings)
railroads
roundhouses
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011757
B-Series negative 5773-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

PC015.002.590.5773-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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