Main Street, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27282-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373417

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Description

The image depicts a snowy scene on Main Street in Enfield, Massachusetts. A person stands near a horse-drawn sleigh, reading a newspaper, accompanied by a dog. Buildings line the street, and signs are visible, including one for "Ice Cream" and "Cold Soda." Snow covers the ground and rooftops, while trees fill the background.

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Descriptive Terms

main streets
commercial buildings
horse-drawn vehicles
sleighs
snow (precipitation)
utility poles
trees
panoramas
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001758
A-Series negative 27282-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.004.27282-A

Places

Enfield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts) [deserted settlement]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Streets
Panoramas

Description Level

Item

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