Dam washed out as a result of flooding of the Westfield River, Middlefield, Mass., 10464-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1907

GUSN

GUSN-382233

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Description

The image shows a dam that has been washed out, with visible damage to its stone structure, likely due to flooding. In the background, there is a small building near the affected area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003380
B-Series negative 10464-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.360.10464-B

Places

Middlefield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Dams
Floods

Description Level

Item

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