Westfield River flood damage, Middlefield, Mass., 10453-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382222

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Description

The image shows damage caused by flooding along the Westfield River in Middlefield, Massachusetts. The river is visible with a swollen waterbody and rocks scattered along its banks. On one side of the river, there is a steep incline with bare trees and a disrupted path or road.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rivers
floods (natural events)
damage
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003369
B-Series negative 10453-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.360.10453-B

Places

Middlefield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Floods

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken in half. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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