Construction of new engine house, forms for engine pits, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 6243-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1903-10-30

GUSN

GUSN-383505

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Description

The image shows a construction site in West Springfield, Massachusetts, where a new engine house is being built. Visible are forms being prepared for engine pits, with various wooden structures and earthworks. In the background, there is an existing brick industrial building with multiple windows.

Details

Descriptive Terms

construction (assembling)
pits (earthworks)
roundhouses
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012225
B-Series negative 6243-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

PC015.002.590.6243-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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