Coal pocket, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5812-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383075

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Description

The image depicts a coal pocket in West Springfield, Massachusetts, associated with the New York Central Lines. The structure is elevated on stilts and features the label "B. & A. R.R" on its side. A pile of coal is visible below the building, along with adjacent smaller buildings. Railway tracks run in front of the facility.

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Descriptive Terms

coal
storage facilities
exterior views
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011795
B-Series negative 5812-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

PC015.002.590.5812-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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