Roof trusses of freight house under construction, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5945-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1902

GUSN

GUSN-383208

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Description

The image shows the roof trusses of a freight house under construction in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The trusses are supported by tall wooden poles and numerous cables. In the background, there is a water tower visible. The structure is built over a railway track, with the trusses forming the upper framework of the building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight houses
interior views
construction (assembling)
trussed rafter roofs
water towers
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011928
B-Series negative 5945-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

PC015.002.590.5945-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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