Coaling plant, side view from northeast, North Greenbush, New York, 5929-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1899

GUSN

GUSN-383192

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Description

The image shows the construction of a coaling plant in North Greenbush, New York, viewed from the northeast. It features a large structure with raised platforms supported by metal frameworks. There is a pile of coal near the building. The surrounding area appears to be a natural landscape with sparse trees and a partly snow-covered ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coaling stations
exterior views
coal
snow (precipitation)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011912
B-Series negative 5929-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

PC015.002.790.5929-B

Date Notes

Created month: 12

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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