Coaling plant, north end, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5974-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1899-07-26

GUSN

GUSN-383237

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Description

The image depicts a coaling plant at the north end of West Springfield, Massachusetts. The structure is made up of large wooden frameworks with a raised platform. A ladder is visible on one side, and workers are present on and around the structure. Train tracks are visible on the ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coaling stations
exterior views
railroads
freight cars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011957
B-Series negative 5974-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

PC015.002.590.5974-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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