Enfield Station, crowd on hand for the Better Farming Special Train (an agricultural exhibition train), Enfield, Massachusetts, 6295-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383557

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Description

The image shows Enfield Station in Massachusetts with a crowd gathered for the Better Farming Special Train, which served as an agricultural exhibition. Visible are several horse-drawn carriages parked near the station and a group of people gathered alongside a train that is stopped by the station. The station building is centrally located in the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
railroads
trains (vehicle groupings)
horse-drawn vehicles
trees
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012277
B-Series negative 6295-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

PC015.002.700.6295-B

Places

Enfield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts) [deserted settlement]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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