View of railroad looking east, Bridge #140 in lower right of the image, Middlefield, Massachusetts, 5431-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382715

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Description

The image shows a view looking east over a railroad surrounded by dense forest and hills in Middlefield, Massachusetts. In the lower right corner, Bridge #140 is visible, crossing over the railroad. Rocky terrain and trees are prominent in the foreground on the left side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
bridges (built works)
mountains
forests
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011435
B-Series negative 5431-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.350.5431-B

Places

Middlefield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken into three pieces. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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