View of area affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907, Chester, Massachusetts, 5658-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382943

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Description

The image shows an area in Chester, Massachusetts that was affected by the Westfield River flood of 1907. There are stone structures and remnants of a bridge visible, with snow covering much of the foreground and surrounding area. In the background, residential buildings and leafless trees are visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rivers
floods (natural events)
destruction
piers (supporting elements)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
snow (precipitation)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011662
B-Series negative 5658-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

PC015.002.190.5658-B

Places

Chester (Hampden 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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