Russell Street crossing, looking north, Huntington, Massachusetts, 8191-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383926

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Description

The image depicts the Russell Street railroad crossing in Huntington, Massachusetts, looking north. In the foreground, railroad tracks run diagonally from left to right across the image. A "Railroad Crossing" sign is mounted on a pole, accompanied by a smaller sign that reads "Look Out for Engine." On the right, a tree-lined street is visible, with buildings adjacent to the tracks. Hills are visible in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
hills
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012831
B-Series negative 8191-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.330.8191-B

Places

Huntington (Hampshire 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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