Interior of coal pocket from the side, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5900-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383163

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Description

The image depicts the interior of a coal pocket from the side. It features wooden structural elements, including beams and a ladder leaning against a vertical support. There is a piece of cloth hanging on the ladder, and the surroundings show some scattered materials on the ground. Light is visible through gaps in the structure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011883
B-Series negative 5900-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

PC015.002.590.5900-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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