Demolished wagon struck by train at grade crossing in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, 6024-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383287

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.
Demolished wagon struck by train at grade crossing in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, 6024-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.

Description

The image shows a demolished wagon that was struck by a train at a grade crossing. The wagon is severely damaged and appears to be made of wood, with its wheels and frame broken and scattered. The scene is set in the Berkshires against the backdrop of a brick building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wagons (cargo vehicles)
destruction
grade crossings
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012007
B-Series negative 6024-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

PC015.002.720.6024-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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