At railroad crossing looking east, early grade crossing accident, collision with automobile, East Brookfield, Brookfield, Mass., 10683-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382448

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Description

The image depicts a canal or waterway lined with stone blocks, flanked by large industrial buildings. A fence runs alongside the water, and a smokestack is visible in the background, suggesting an industrial setting. There is no visible railroad or accident scene present.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
accidents
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003598
B-Series negative 10683-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

PC015.002.060.10683-B

Places

East Brookfield (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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