Elimination of grade crossing, view of masonry taken from track 2 looking west across the river, Russell, Massachusetts, 6274-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-11-06

GUSN

GUSN-383536

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Description

The image depicts a construction site for the elimination of a grade crossing, viewed from track 2 looking west across a river in Russell, Massachusetts. In the foreground, masonry work is visible, with rocks and construction materials scattered around. In the background, a few houses and trees are dispersed across the landscape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
construction (assembling)
masonry
houses
residential structures
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012256
B-Series negative 6274-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

PC015.002.510.6274-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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