Berkshire Mountains, curve of the railroad between Middlefield and Chester, Middlefield, Mass., 10703-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382468

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Description

The image depicts a scenic view of the Berkshire Mountains, focusing on the curve of a railroad track located between Middlefield and Chester, Massachusetts. The landscape features rolling hills covered in dense forest, with the railroad track visible cutting through the valley.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mountains
railroads
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003618
B-Series negative 10703-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

PC015.002.360.10703-B

Places

Middlefield (Hampshire 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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