Exposed after flooding of Westfield River in Berkshire Mountains, Middlefield, Mass., 10449-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1907

GUSN

GUSN-382218

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Description

The image shows a landscape in Middlefield, Massachusetts, in the Berkshire Mountains, following the flooding of the Westfield River. In the foreground, a large expanse of exposed rocky terrain is visible. In the background, there are several buildings, likely houses, surrounded by sparse trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

floods (natural events)
rock
woods (plant communities)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003365
B-Series negative 10449-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.360.10449-B

Places

Middlefield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Floods
Dwellings

Description Level

Item

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