Group awaiting arrival of the Better Farming Special Train (an agricultural exhibition train), Cheshire Station on the North Adams Branch, Cheshire, Massachusetts, 6293-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383555

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Description

A group of men is gathered on the platform at Cheshire Station on the North Adams Branch in Cheshire, Massachusetts. They are waiting for the arrival of the Better Farming Special Train, an agricultural exhibition train. The station building is visible in the background, with the name "Cheshire" prominently displayed. Some men are seated, while others are standing or walking around the platform area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
group portraits
railroads
railroad stations
utility poles
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012275
B-Series negative 6293-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

PC015.002.700.6293-B

Places

Cheshire (Berkshire 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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