Passenger train next to a bicycle factory, Springfield, Massachusetts, 8578-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384311

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Description

The image depicts a passenger train traveling on adjacent tracks next to a brick industrial building identified as a bicycle factory in Springfield, Massachusetts. A large model of a bicycle is mounted above the entrance of the factory.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
passenger trains
rolling stock
factories (structures)
industrial buildings
exterior views
bicycles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013218
B-Series negative 8578-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.530.8578-B

Places

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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