Coaling plant, taken from the south, North Greenbush, New York, 5896-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1899

GUSN

GUSN-383159

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
New York
Coaling plant, taken from the south, North Greenbush, New York, 5896-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - New York

Description

The image shows a coaling plant in North Greenbush, New York, viewed from the south. In the foreground, there are multiple railroad tracks curving towards the plant. The structure is supported by a framework of large metal beams, and there are trees and buildings visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coaling stations
exterior views
railroads
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011879
B-Series negative 5896-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

PC015.002.790.5896-B

Date Notes

Created month: 10

Places

Rensselaer county (New York state) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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