Construction of new engine house (Akron air pipes in engine pits), West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5810-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1903-10-30

GUSN

GUSN-383073

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Description

The image shows a construction site for a new engine house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Visible are Akron air pipes laid in engine pits, surrounded by wooden beams and a partially built brick structure with window openings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

construction (assembling)
interior views
pipes (conduits)
roundhouses
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011793
B-Series negative 5810-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

PC015.002.590.5810-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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