Construction of engine house, concrete mixer in foreground, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5949-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1903-10-30

GUSN

GUSN-383212

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Description

The image shows a construction site of an engine house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Prominently in the foreground is a concrete mixer. There are industrial structures, including a rail car labeled "980" and two water towers in the background. A man stands near the equipment, surrounded by various construction materials.

Details

Descriptive Terms

construction (assembling)
railroads
freight cars
concrete mixers
water towers
men (male humans)
roundhouses
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011932
B-Series negative 5949-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

PC015.002.590.5949-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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