Early town meeting, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27254-A

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373389

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Description

The image depicts an early town meeting in Enfield, Massachusetts. A large group of men is seated inside a spacious room with wooden benches, facing forward. The room features high arched windows, a central light fixture, and a wooden panel bordering the upper walls.

Details

Descriptive Terms

town halls
town meetings
institutional buildings
interior views
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001730
A-Series negative 27254-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

PC031.001.004.27254-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

City halls
Meetings

Description Level

Item

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