Unidentified grade crossing, looking west, Huntington, Massachusetts, 8403-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-11-16

GUSN

GUSN-384171

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Description

The image depicts a railroad grade crossing in Huntington, Massachusetts, viewed from the east looking west. Visible are railway tracks flanked by crossing gates and signs that read "RAILROAD CROSSING" and "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." In the background, there are small buildings and leafless trees, with hills visible in the distance. The scene is set in a rural area with utility poles lining the tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013044
B-Series negative 8403-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.330.8403-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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