"Better Farming Special" train, lecture by Gardner, Palmer, Massachusetts, 6453-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383708

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Description

The image shows a group of people gathered at a train station platform, possibly listening to a lecture by Gardner, as indicated by the title. A horse-drawn carriage is visible on the left, and in the background, train cars labeled "New York Central Lines" are parked alongside the platform.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
trains (vehicle groupings)
rolling stock
spectators (event observers)
horse-drawn vehicles
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012609
B-Series negative 6453-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

PC015.002.700.6453-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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