Electric railroad between Pittsfield and North Adams, crossing the North Adams tracks, 5601-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382886

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Description

The image shows a railroad crossing where the tracks of the electric railroad between Pittsfield and North Adams intersect with the North Adams tracks. There is snow on the ground and a small building or shelter stands beside the tracks. A sign indicating "RAILROAD CROSSING" is visible near the intersection, with trees and fencing lining the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
wagons (cargo vehicles)
snow (precipitation)
fences
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011605
B-Series negative 5601-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

PC015.002.740.5601-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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