View at railroad crossing, Chester, Massachusetts, 8693-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384427

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Description

The image depicts a railroad crossing in Chester, Massachusetts. A dirt road leads up a slight hill, while a wooden house is visible on the right side amidst trees. There are signs at the crossing, one reading "RAILROAD CROSSING" and another saying "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." A fence and bare trees are visible in the landscape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
roads
houses
residential structures
exterior views
snow (precipitation)
hills
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013333
B-Series negative 8693-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.190.8693-B

Places

Chester (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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