Palmer railroad station, junction of main Boston & Albany Line and Ware River Branch, also crossing of Central Vermont railroad, Palmer, Massachusetts, 6359-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383621

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Description

The image depicts the Palmer railroad station located at the junction of the main Boston & Albany Line and Ware River Branch, and where it intersects with the Central Vermont railroad in Palmer, Massachusetts. The station building is visible in the center with tracks running alongside it. A horse-drawn carriage can be seen near the station with trees and a grass area in the foreground. There are railway cars and industrial buildings off to the right, including a structure labeled "FLOUR & GRAIN."

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
exterior views
railroad cars
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012341
B-Series negative 6359-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

PC015.002.370.6359-B

Places

Palmer (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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