Cinder viaduct, West Springfield yard, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 8110-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383845

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Description

The image depicts the Cinder Viaduct located in West Springfield yard, West Springfield, Massachusetts. The viaduct is supported by several pillars with piles of cinder beneath it. The surrounding landscape is covered in snow and a person is visible near the viaduct. In the background, there are trees and buildings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

viaducts
railroads
railroad yards
snow (precipitation)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012749
B-Series negative 8110-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.590.8110-B

Places

West Springfield (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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