New engine house, built in 1903, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5813-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383076

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Description

The image depicts a new engine house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are multiple train tracks with a steam locomotive and railcars visible. A notable structure, possibly a water tower, is situated near the tracks. The engine house itself is shown in the background with two chimney stacks emitting smoke, and a partially visible industrial building is adjacent to the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
freight trains
rolling stock
utility poles
roundhouses
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011796
B-Series negative 5813-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

PC015.002.590.5813-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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