Engine room of machine shop, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5977-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383240

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Description

The image shows an engine room in a machine shop located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. It features a large flywheel connected to mechanical components, including belts and pulleys. A person is standing in the background near the machinery. The room has visible beams and a partially brick wall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

machine shops
interior views
engines (power producing equipment)
men (male humans)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011960
B-Series negative 5977-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

PC015.002.590.5977-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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