Coaling plant, south end from the west, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5975-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1899-07-26

GUSN

GUSN-383238

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Description

The image shows the south end of a coaling plant in West Springfield, Massachusetts, viewed from the west. The structure is composed of large beams and partially constructed roofs. There are visible piles of materials and railway tracks in the foreground. A person is seen standing near the edge of the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coaling stations
exterior views
railroads
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011958
B-Series negative 5975-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

PC015.002.590.5975-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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