Willow crossing, south of tracks, Schodack, New York, 8205-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383940

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
New York
Willow crossing, south of tracks, Schodack, New York, 8205-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - New York

Description

The image shows a railroad crossing at Willow Crossing, south of tracks in Schodack, New York. A wooden sign is visible, displaying "RAILROAD CROSSING" with instructions to "LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE." The area has tracks crossing a path with wheel ruts, surrounded by grass and leafless trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
roads
fences
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012845
B-Series negative 8205-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.790.8205-B

Places

South Schodack (Rensselaer county, New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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