Elimination of grade crossing, new bridge over Westfield River and view of station, Russell, Massachusetts, 6272-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-01-18

GUSN

GUSN-383534

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Description

The image depicts a landscape in Russell, Massachusetts, where a new bridge spans the Westfield River. A train station is visible in the foreground, with tracks leading towards the bridge. Snow covers the ground and surrounding areas, with a backdrop of hills and scattered buildings in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
railroad stations
bridges (built works)
hills
woods (plant communities)
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012254
B-Series negative 6272-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

PC015.002.510.6272-B

Places

Russell (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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