Gallery of machine shop, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5806-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383070

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Description

The image depicts the interior of a machine shop in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible are various pieces of industrial machinery, gears, and belts suspended from the ceiling. A person stands among the equipment and tools are laid out on workbenches alongside large windows. The shop has a high ceiling with exposed beams.

Details

Descriptive Terms

machine shops
interior views
machinery
men (male humans)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011790
B-Series negative 5806-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

PC015.002.590.5806-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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