Hubbard's crossing, looking south, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8318-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384053

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Description

The image shows a snowy landscape at Hubbard's crossing in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, looking south. In the foreground, railroad tracks are visible along with a "RAILROAD CROSSING" sign that instructs to "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." A snowy path flanked by wooden fences and bare trees stretches into the distance. A house is visible on the left side of the street.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
houses
residential structures
exterior views
fences
snow (precipitation)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012959
B-Series negative 8318-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.470.8318-B

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire 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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