Icehouse in railroad yard, north side, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5940-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1903

GUSN

GUSN-383203

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Description

The image shows the north side of an icehouse in West Springfield. The large wooden structure features multiple levels with small square windows and is elevated on a series of wooden supports. There is a covered platform area with a ladder and steps leading up to it on the side of the building. The surrounding area in the foreground is open grass.

Details

Descriptive Terms

icehouses
exterior views
railroads
railroad yards
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011923
B-Series negative 5940-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

PC015.002.590.5940-B

Places

West Springfield (Hampden County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken into multiple pieces. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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