Freight cars at railroad station, looking south, Canaan, New York, 5735-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383000

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Description

The image depicts freight cars at a railroad station in Canaan, New York, with the view facing south. Multiple railroad tracks are visible in the foreground, and a "Railroad Crossing" sign is positioned near the tracks. In the background, there are leafless trees and several buildings, including a large house and other structures. The scene is set in a wintry landscape with patches of snow visible on the ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
grade crossings
freight trains
rolling stock
trees
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011719
B-Series negative 5735-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.5735-B

Places

Canaan (Columbia county, New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom left corner of this negative is broken. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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