Palmer railroad station, junction of main Boston & Albany Line and Ware River Branch, also crossing of Central Vermont railroad, Palmer, Massachusetts, 6360-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383622

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Description

The image depicts the Palmer railroad station in Palmer, Massachusetts, where the main Boston & Albany Line intersects with the Ware River Branch and the Central Vermont railroad. The station building is visible in the center with a covered platform and individuals are present on the platform area. Tracks run alongside the station with a train visible in the background. To the left, trees line a dirt road leading towards the station.

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 NP012342
B-Series negative 6360-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

PC015.002.370.6360-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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