State Line Tunnel, between New York and Massachusetts, Canaan, New York, 8926-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384660

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Description

The image shows the entrance to the State Line Tunnel located between New York and Massachusetts in Canaan, New York. Railroad tracks lead into the tunnel, with rocky and snow-covered terrain surrounding the entrance. Leafless trees are visible on the ground above the tunnel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
tunnels
snow (precipitation)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013566
B-Series negative 8926-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

PC015.002.790.8926-B

Places

Canaan (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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