The image is a black and white photograph depicting an industrial scene. In the foreground, there is a railroad track with a single train car visible on the right side. The train car appears to be a boxcar, which is commonly used for transporting goods.
The background features a series of buildings that resemble large, rectangular structures with sloped roofs. These buildings are likely used for storage or processing of agricultural products, as suggested by the metadata. The architecture of the buildings and the presence of the train car suggest that this location may be involved in the transportation and storage of goods, possibly related to agriculture, such as apples, as indicated by the metadata.
The sky is overcast, and the lighting in the photograph is even, without harsh shadows, which is typical for black and white photography. The photograph has a vintage quality, which may suggest that it was taken some time ago, possibly during the early to mid-20th century, given the style of the buildings and the train car.
The metadata provides additional context about the image. It is labeled "South Box Lot CPC 1," which could indicate that this is a specific location or section within a larger facility. The reference to "Del Monte Company" suggests that the image may be associated with this company, which is known for its involvement in the agricultural industry, particularly in the production and packaging of fruits and vegetables.
The image is described as a "View of the south box lot," which implies that it is a photograph taken to document the location and its features. The photograph is also described as being taken for "Del Monte Company," which suggests that it may have been used for business or promotional purposes.
The metadata also includes information about the format of the photograph, which is a black and white photograph with a resolution of 6.6 x 9.5 inches. The image is stored in a TIFF format, which is a high-resolution image format commonly used for digital archiving.
Overall, the image provides a glimpse into an industrial setting that is likely related to the agricultural industry, specifically the storage and processing of goods. The presence of the train car and the style of the buildings suggest that this location may have been in operation during the early to mid-20th century. The photograph serves as a visual record of this location and its features.
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filename: 2001800038.jpg
metadata: {'dc.identifier.other': 'N# 4147; P# 97-0-104', 'dc.subject': 'Agriculture--Crops--Apples--Packing;', 'dc.title': 'Box Storage', 'dc.creator': '', 'dc.description.abstract': 'View of the south box lot. A storage of apple boxes in large "house" shape. Photographed for Del Monte Company.', 'dc.date.created': '3/25/2003', 'dc.coverage.spatial': 'Yakima', 'dc.format.medium': 'Photograph,B&W,', 'dc.date.accessioned': '', 'dc.contributor': '', 'dc.format.extent': '6.6 x 9.5 in.', 'dc.contributor.other': '', 'dc.subject.other': 'Apples; Packaging', 'dcterms.hasFormat': 'Volume1\\2001800038.tif'}
status: Success