Interior view of new engine house, J. B. Russell shown near support beam, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 5948-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1904-06-29

GUSN

GUSN-383211

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Description

The image shows the interior of a new engine house in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The space features large windows on the far wall, several support beams, and an overhead structure with pipes. A man named J. B. Russell is standing near one of the support beams.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
men (male humans)
beams (structural elements)
roundhouses
interior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011931
B-Series negative 5948-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

PC015.002.590.5948-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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