View along tracks, probably the Chester and Becket Railroad, Chester, Massachusetts, 8695-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384429

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Description

The image shows a view along railroad tracks, likely part of the Chester and Becket Railroad in Chester, Massachusetts. On the left, a steep rocky cliff dominates the scene. The ground is covered with rocks and patches of snow, while the tracks run parallel to the cliff, disappearing into the distance. Bare trees are visible both on top of the cliff and in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
cliffs
rock
snow (precipitation)
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013335
B-Series negative 8695-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

PC015.002.190.8695-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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