Unidentified railroad crossing, Niverville, Kinderhook, New York, 8228-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383963

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
New York
Unidentified railroad crossing, Niverville, Kinderhook, New York, 8228-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - New York

Description

The image depicts an unidentified railroad crossing in Niverville, Kinderhook, New York. In the foreground, multiple sets of train tracks are visible. A small wooden building, possibly a watchman's hut, is located to the left, with a person seated outside. A crossbuck sign with the words "RAILROAD CROSSING" is mounted nearby. The surrounding area includes trees and utility poles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
streets
watchmen
fences
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012868
B-Series negative 8228-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.790.8228-B

Places

Niverville (Columbia 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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