View down tracks, East Greenbush, New York, 8703-B

Description

The image depicts a view down a set of railroad tracks in East Greenbush, New York. The tracks run parallel to a hillside covered with leafless trees. Telephone poles with multiple cross-arms are positioned alongside the tracks. A small signal structure is visible near the center of the image.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
hills
trees
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013343
B-Series negative 8703-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.790.8703-B

Places

East Greenbush (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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View down tracks, East Greenbush, New York, 8703-B

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