New engine house, built in 1903, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5814-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383077

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Description

The image depicts a large, rectangular engine house built in 1903, located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The structure features multiple windows along its length and is accompanied by a tall smokestack in the background. The building is surrounded by open land with sparse vegetation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

smokestacks
fields (land)
roundhouses
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011797
B-Series negative 5814-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

PC015.002.590.5814-B

Places

West Springfield (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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