In the Berkshire Mountains, between Chester and Middlefield, 5363-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382647

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
In the Berkshire Mountains, between Chester and Middlefield, 5363-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified scenery and views along tracks

Description

The image shows a railroad track running through a rocky landscape in the Berkshire Mountains, between Chester and Middlefield. Steep rock faces line both sides of the track and there is a bridge visible in the distance. Sparse vegetation can be seen on the right side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
mountains
forests
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011367
B-Series negative 5363-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

PC015.002.760.5363-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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