View of Enfield from railroad tracks, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27261-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373396

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Description

The image shows a view of the town of Enfield, Massachusetts, from railroad tracks. In the foreground, there are several wooden buildings, some with gabled roofs and chimneys. A dirt path runs parallel to the tracks, bordered by a wooden fence. In the background, a wooded hillside rises behind the town, with more buildings scattered along its base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

towns
industrial buildings
woods (plant communities)
fences
railroads
panoramas
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001737
A-Series negative 27261-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.004.27261-A

Places

Enfield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts) [deserted settlement]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Cities and towns
Panoramas

Description Level

Item

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