Jason's Crossing, looking west, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 5452-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382736

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Description

The image shows a snowy landscape at Jason's Crossing in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, looking west. Railroad tracks extend into the distance on the right side, and there is a small shelter or building near a railroad crossing sign on the left. Trees and hills are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
fences
woods (plant communities)
utility poles
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011456
B-Series negative 5452-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

PC015.002.470.5452-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire 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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