Repair shop roof trusses, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5907-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383170

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Description

The image depicts the construction of roof trusses for a repair shop in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Several workers can be seen positioned on and around the framework. A railway track runs through the center, with equipment and materials scattered around the site. The structure features brick walls with multiple arched windows on both sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

repair shops
construction (assembling)
trusses (structural elements)
railroads
lumber
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011890
B-Series negative 5907-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

PC015.002.590.5907-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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