Turnpike near William H. Chamberlain's house, looking east towards Lake Street, 29654-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1922

GUSN

GUSN-389166

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Landscapes
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Turnpike near William H. Chamberlain's house, looking east towards Lake Street, 29654-A
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Landscapes
    - Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Description

The image shows a turnpike extending into the distance with utility poles lining each side. In the background, a car is visible traveling along the road towards Lake Street. On the left are open fields, and a small structure is situated near the road.

Details

Descriptive Terms

turnpikes
railroads
grade crossings
automobiles
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011054
A-Series negative 29654-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.009.004.29654-A

Places

Shrewsbury (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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